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

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$228 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$228
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,163 reviews)
"Great area and very friendly staff. Loved the breakfast each morning. Good location from lots of San Francisco sites. Parking area was a tight fit but was manageable to park."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Comfort Inn by the Bay
Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2190 Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,372 reviews)
"We loved our 3 nights stay here. Staff were loved, rooms very clean and comfortable. The only thing we found a but dangerous was that the lift doors continuously tried to close on people trying to get in with luggage. Even an elderly man trying to get in. Other then that it's wonderful. Close to ..."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites
Star Motel

Star Motel

2 out of 5
1727 lombard street, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$187 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$187
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Alcatraz Island are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (223 reviews)
"They did a nice job with the renovation. The room was clean and tidy. The location is great, with Chestnut Street and Union Street in easy walking distance. We were in one of the rooms that is the closest to Lombard Street, so we could hear street noise until almost midnight."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Star Motel
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$224 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$224
11 Nov - 12 Nov
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! (4,690 reviews)
"Price was high but had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$232 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$232
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,892 reviews)
"The staff were all helpful and accommodating to every request and question. The rooms are spacious, nice, and clean. The view from the windows was a complete bonus (especially at night)! Minutes walk from pretty much everything. Thanks for a nice stay - we will be back."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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$302 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$302
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,984 reviews)
"Breakfast was great for us with alot of choice . We found the location excellent. We actually walked to the cruise ship port rather than Uber because it was so close !"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 showing a park

Pacific Heights

4/5(8 area reviews)

Take time in Pacific Heights to visit attractions like Van Ness Avenue and Mrs. Doubtfire House. 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 featuring 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 which includes a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

4/5(59 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
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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 showing 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


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