Cole Valley Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Cole Valley
Activities
Golden Gate Bay Cruise - Sail Around Alcatraz! (1-hour)
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Our pick of the best Cole Valley Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Good cleaning and customer service!!"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Clean room and nice staff"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We absolutely loved our stay here! From the moment we arrived, the staff were 100% amazing—so friendly, welcoming and helpful. They really made us feel looked after. Our room was spotlessly clean, comfortable and really nicely done, and the breakfast in the morning was fantastic. It was such a great ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
"The towel smelled a lot, and even though it was past 3 PM, there were no rooms available, so I waited a long time."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Great Location; Friendly and Professional Staff… Super Clean and Neat Rooms, with the most Comfortable Beds. This is my third stay at Chancellor Hotel and I’ll keep coming back."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Cole Valley
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
Downtown San Francisco
Known for its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Francisco. Top attractions like Oracle Park and San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
