Cow Hollow Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cow Hollow
Cow Hollow
Cow Hollow
Cow Hollow
Cow Hollow

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

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$207 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$207
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,392 reviews)
The staff were friendly. We appreciated them holding our luggage. The room was clean but the shower does not have good water pressure. The breakfast was good but gets very busy. We would stay here again!

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

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$225 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$225
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,520 reviews)
Great location near the Regency Ballroom, where my event was taking place. In-and-out parking is appreciated, as is parking until 2pm day of check-out. The room was spotless and everything was in decent shape, except for the bathroom fan that rattled loudly. Loved having a coffee maker, but there ...

Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$255 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
AU$255
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,968 reviews)
My aunt enjoyed the pool time, the hotel location is very convenience easy to everywhere and everything. Clean is the most important to me tho.

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is AU$285 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
AU$285
26 Apr - 27 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,396 reviews)
Clean room, close to shopping and pier

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
YOTEL San Francisco

YOTEL San Francisco

3 out of 5
1095 Market St San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$163 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$163
8 Apr - 9 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)
Lowkey dust as heck but I understand because the building.

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

YOTEL San Francisco
Hotel Julian

Hotel Julian

3 out of 5
940 Sutter Street San Francisco CA
The price is AU$181 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
AU$181
20 Apr - 21 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (706 reviews)
Very Lovely Hotel, friendly staff & Cute room!

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Hotel Julian
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

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

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
Russian Hill

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 Van Ness Avenue.

Russian Hill
Nob Hill

Nob Hill

4/5(61 area reviews)

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

Nob Hill
Western Addition

Western Addition

4.5/5(21 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

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


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