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Downtown San Mateo Hotels, San Francisco

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
28.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7255)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is NZ$273
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3840)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
6.4 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2020)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
26.6 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2208)
"We loved our stay! "
United States
Christine
The price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
3.3 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2779)
"Breakfast was very good, many options to choose. "
United States
Hourn
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
26.5 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2838)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
6.5 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2228)
"Spotless — not fancy but clean open and comfortable !!! Great airport hotel!!!!"
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2342)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is NZ$314
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
Shoreview, 1.8 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1254)
"Good place to stay, clean and good breakfast."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
3.8 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1395)
"Great location and staff"
United States
Ernest Dean
The price is NZ$224
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2552)
"Clean, quiet, close to the airport."
United States
RICHARD
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Aura SFO

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
24.9 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (984)
"room was nice and clean front desk person was super nice. "
United States
susan
The price is NZ$107
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Palo Alto Inn

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
26.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3119)
"Clean room, helpful staff and great location to explore de city."
United States
Alan
The price is NZ$154
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
26.5 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5049)
"Nice stay. Hotel was clean, quiet and accessible. "
United States
Brandon
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
25.8 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2673)
"Great service, great location, great hotel. "
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$388
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
17.3 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1090)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is NZ$238
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
8.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2978)
"The food was great in the morning very pleasant atmosphere the room was clean I will use them again when I go to San Francisco"
United States
matt
The price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
23.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1654)
"A lovely spot in Palo Alto - good value and location. Will stay there again!"
United States
Martha
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Creekside Inn

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2623)
"Great price, clean rooms, and convenient shuttles "
United States
Zhenlin
Hotel Aluxor SFO

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront
4.0 star property
13.4 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1345)
"It was a comfortable stay there. "
United States
Asif
The price is NZ$175
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown San Mateo

Find the best Downtown San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Union Square

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

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.

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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown San Mateo?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San Mateo's Downtown San Mateo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown San Mateo travel tips? Make sure that you visit Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 and The San Mateo Japanese Garden while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels are there in Downtown San Mateo?
Book one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Mateo and start exploring everything San Mateo has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Mateo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown 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 Downtown San Mateo are Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 and The San Mateo Japanese Garden. While you're out sightseeing, Poplar Creek Golf Course and Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

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