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
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
City Sightseeing San Francisco Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Our pick of the best Cole Valley Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great 8 day stay The restaurant had great food and drinks right on premise. Fridge went bad and they were 20 minutes switching out. Thankful it made an awesome stay. Staff was exceptional. Stress free stay Thank You IHG"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The only thing I don’t really like is parking fee. That’s 75$ a night ( not valid ). Everything is more than ok except the parking fee. I know it’s expensive there in San Francisco but 75$ for 1 day parking is still too expensive"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"Great location , nice and big room , the bar is great , good stay !"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 2026
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"Parking was great! Cookies and coffee I lobby excellent"
Reviewed on 27 Aug 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 Chase Center – 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.
