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A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

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A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

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

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A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

South of Market

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

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A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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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Top Downtown San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown San Mateo

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

8/10 Good

"A simple, clea"

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

8/10 Good

"The hotel makes a lot of money, especially with how much they charge per day, as well as their $80 per day parking. *Most* of the staff was friendly, except for the host at check in who made me feel stupid for not knowing that the pool was across the street, and not even in our hotel, which I overlooked. Who knew that one of the hotel’s amenities wasn’t even in the hotel? What? When I come up really nice and sweet I don’t need a stuck up snob telling me what to do. Especially when I only asked a simple question. Cheers to him though. But yeah, I’m not about to be in swim attire crossing the street in San Fran to a different hotel. The rooms were clean but nothing fancy. They were out of conditioner :( my fault I should’ve just brought my own. But the rooms were clean at least. The nicest person was the Asian lady custodian on level 6. She was really friendly and curteous. And all she said was hello but I could tell by her tone that she meant respect with great customer service, unlike the guy downstairs. Anyway, probably won’t stay here again anytime soon, nothing really around the hotel except for old businesses and closed up shops. The surrounding areas are dirty and full of homeless people. Almost stepped in human waste. Tip: find parking elsewhere. Also I try not to be bitter and have been in customer service, but I spent so much money on this so I expected better in return. $16 for a breakfast sandwich. No thanks."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"The self-serve coffee machine in the lobby guaranteed that I would be able to get a cup of coffee, anytime I wanted it. While it wasn’t the best cup of coffee that I ever had, it did the trick when no coffee shops were open. There were other settings on the machine for espresso, cappuccino, etc. How many times have you stayed in an hotel where the in-room coffee maker wouldn’t work? This machine in the lobby was really a nice touch. There was a nice selection of tea and cookies, too. But give me the coffee."

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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 San Mateo County Event Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

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Miramar Inn

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

San Remo Hotel

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Aura SFO

The Dylan at SFO

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

The Ameswell Hotel

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Garrett

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

Hotel Aluxor SFO

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Soma House

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Our guide on where to stay in Downtown San Mateo

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Downtown San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Recent Reviews in Downtown San Mateo

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

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