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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Exterior

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1018)
"Very nice stay"
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC
House

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

2.0 star property
The price is NZ$847
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC
The Ameswell Hotel
Front of property

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1087)
"Great stay"
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
The Ameswell Hotel
Galleria Park Hotel
Lobby

Galleria Park Hotel

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1017)
"Great boutique style hotel. Staff was excellent!"
The price is NZ$373
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Galleria Park Hotel
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
Room, 1 King Bed | City view

citizenM San Francisco Union Square

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1384)
"Great stay"
The price is NZ$350
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
citizenM San Francisco Union Square
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1049)
"This is one of our favorite places to stay while traveling. Can’t wait to come and stay again."
The price is NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Lobby sitting area

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

3.5 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2952)
"Great hotel!"
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
Exterior

Hotel Emblem San Francisco

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"It was simply perfect, very close to everything and a variety of dining options that are always a plus."
The price is NZ$347
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Hotel Emblem San Francisco
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Room (Private Apartment)

The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1311)
"Amazing room and great location"
The price is NZ$427
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Restaurant

Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1768)
"Very nice hotel. "
The price is NZ$452
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Exterior

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1911)
"Hotel was beautiful! "
The price is NZ$458
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Inn At Union Square
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Inn At Union Square

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1021)
"Charming, super clean, good bed and linens. "
The price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Inn At Union Square
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1223)
"Great staff and breakfast was very good"
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1495)
"Great place to stay "
The price is NZ$652
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
White Swan Inn
Terrace/patio

White Swan Inn

3.5 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Great room and breakfast "
The price is NZ$367
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
White Swan Inn
The Dylan at SFO
Lobby sitting area

The Dylan at SFO

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1766)
"Sweet small hotel really close to the SFO Airport with lots of nice amenities for an inexpensive hotel!"
The Dylan at SFO
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Free daily buffet breakfast

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2172)
"Good place to stay!"
The price is NZ$328
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lobby sitting area

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6889)
"It was very close to tourist points, breakfast was superb!"
The price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Creekside Inn
Exterior

Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1576)
"Loved my stay here! "
The price is NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Creekside Inn
Stanford Court San Francisco
Skyline Studio, 2 Double Beds | City view

Stanford Court San Francisco

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1330)
"Love this Hotel!"
The price is NZ$399
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stanford Court San Francisco
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Our guide on where to stay in Central San Mateo

Find the best Central San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Union Square which includes a skyscraper and a city

Union Square

Fashion puts its best foot forward in one of America’s largest shopping plazas.

Fisherman\'s Wharf showing a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

Taste some of the city’s freshest sea food and catch some fabulous views in this waterfront neighbourhood dating back to the time of the gold rush.

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 Chase Center 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 which includes skyline, a city and a garden

South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Nob Hill which includes a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

Top Central San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room"
Scott 1-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

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Frequently asked questions

What is Central San Mateo like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Mateo's Central San Mateo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Central San Mateo travel tips? Make sure that you visit The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Central San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG is the highest ranked property in Central San Mateo. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.

How many hotels will I find in the Central San Mateo area?

Expedia has 40 hotels and other accommodation options in Central San Mateo to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Mateo area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Central San Mateo.

What is there to do in this San Mateo neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Central San Mateo are The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12. While you're out sightseeing, Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia and Poplar Creek Golf Course are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

How can I get around Central San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

If you want to venture out of town, San Mateo Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Hayward Park Station.