Cole Valley Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Cole Valley
Things to do
Alcatraz Visit with Night Option and SF Bay Cruise
San Francisco 1 Day Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour
San Francisco: One day Yosemite and Giant Sequoias Tour
Muir Redwoods Tour from San Francisco
San Francisco Pub Crawl & Clubbing Experience
Top hotels in Cole Valley
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean perfect olace"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Functional hotel, good location for sightseeing. Busy place, breakfast bit manic but well managed & good to have included for free. Gym small for size of hotel. House keeping staff very friendly."
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Lovely hotel and helpful staff. We stayed in the ‘Premier’ area of the hotel, and whilst the lift and corridors look a little tired on this side of the hotel, our room itself was lovely. Very spacious and comfortable. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Great little pool and gym area. There’s a ..."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"It location was great."
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
"If I could give the staff 10 stars, I would. They all did little things to make our stay special. The location was great and the room was a good value. We would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2026
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.
