Cow Hollow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cow Hollow showing signage and street scenes
Cow Hollow showing signage, a city and central business district
Cow Hollow featuring markets, food and street scenes
Cow Hollow featuring signage, street scenes and a city
Cow Hollow showing signage and street scenes

Located between Russian Hill and the Presidio, Cow Hollow is a relaxed neighbourhood known for its shopping and dining around Union Street. 

The neighbourhood is called Cow Hollow because when it was settled, a majority of it was used for cattle grazing. Happily, you don’t need to watch out for moving bovines during your visit. Now it’s all about grazing your way through all the trendy restaurants and cafes serving everything from raw snacks to Belgian waffles.


Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Cow Hollow Hotel Deals

Star Motel
Star Motel
2 out of 5
1727 lombard street, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$175 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$175
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Pier 39 are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (67 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

Star Motel
Comfort Inn by the Bay
Comfort Inn by the Bay
2.5 out of 5
2775 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$231 per night from 28 July to 29 July
AU$231
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,030 reviews)
"good location. good staff."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$239 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$239
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,239 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,518 reviews)
Great place!
"Great hotel, awesome location and good breakfast. Would definitely return. Very clean as well"

Reviewed on 6 Jul. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
4 out of 5
999 California Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$330 per night from 10 July to 11 July
AU$330
10 July - 11 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,026 reviews)
"It’s a very historical property that has a lot of charm"

Reviewed on 5 Jul. 2025

InterContinental Mark Hopkins by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is AU$168 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$168
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,871 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Cow Hollow

Pacific Heights featuring a garden

Pacific Heights

4/5(8 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Mrs. Doubtfire House and Van Ness Avenue. You might also appreciate the abundant dining options, and you can hop on the metro at California St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Pacific Heights
Marina District which includes heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Marina District

4/5(76 area reviews)

The beautiful waterfront views and popular shops are just a few highlights of Marina District. Make a stop by San Francisco Bay or Chestnut Street while you're exploring the area.

Marina District
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Russian Hill

4/5(1 area review)

Travellers choose Russian Hill for its pristine beaches. Hop aboard the metro at Hyde St & Filbert St Stop or Hyde St & Union St Stop and check out top sights like Macondray Lane.

Russian Hill
Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

4/5(59 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill
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Western Addition

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Alamo Square and Painted Ladies are top sights in Western Addition, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duboce Avenue & Noe Street Station or Duboce Ave & Church St Stop to see more sights in the area.

Western Addition
Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

4.5/5(7 area reviews)

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.

Fisherman's Wharf

Cow Hollow Travel Guide

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