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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, (1,496 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, clean, Starbucks onsite, and great breakfast choices."
United States
Fritz Lou
The price is NZ$221
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
18.9 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,375 reviews)
"The staff was excelent with us and good food."
United States
Walkiria
The price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
2 Apr - 3 Apr
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
28.5 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,228 reviews)
"Great place! "
United States
michael
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
The Ameswell Hotel

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
27.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,322 reviews)
"It was great very clean rooms"
United States
Joel
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7,395 reviews)
"Loved location, kind staff, parking, clean and comfy rooms plus a decent breakfast!"
United States
Debra
The price is NZ$358
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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, (3,844 reviews)
"Staff is really nice and rooms are always clean "
United States
Gina
The price is NZ$379
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn
2.5 star property
28.6 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"It was a good stay, loves the huge 1 bedrooms."
United States
Josue
The price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,594 reviews)
"The location, clean room and friendly staff would stay here again"
United States
Allyson
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
3 Apr - 4 Apr
Hotel Aura SFO

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
28.6 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Very nice stay "
United States
Marsela
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

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, (2,495 reviews)
"Great location "
United States
Ramona
The price is NZ$368
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

LUMA Hotel San Francisco
4.0 star property
24.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,435 reviews)
"Excellent hotel "
United States
Alexis
The price is NZ$451
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
LUMA Hotel San Francisco

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
24.4 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,341 reviews)
"Clean room, easy check in and out with a great breakfast!"
United States
Kim
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
24 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,010 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Marcella
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
28.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,790 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, nice rooms. "
Australia
Clyden
The price is NZ$341
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
23.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,737 reviews)
"I had a great stay!"
United States
Steve
The price is NZ$211
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Creekside Inn

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,251 reviews)
"Great place"
Canada
Mark
The price is NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Soma House

Soma House
3.5 star property
25 km from Downtown San Mateo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (949 reviews)
"Nice place, friendly staff clean room"
United States
Todd
The price is NZ$200
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Soma House

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
5.6 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,011 reviews)
"Friendly staff, clean rooms, all the conveniences needed to make the stay great! "
United States
Justina
The price is NZ$195
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr
Vagabond Inn Executive San Francisco Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda
2.5 star property
19.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,005 reviews)
"Clean room, food is excellent and staff are helpful"
United States
Juvy V
The price is NZ$222
includes taxes & fees
25 Apr - 26 Apr
Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport-Alameda

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Hotel Aluxor SFO
2.5 star property
10.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,872 reviews)
"Hotel was very nice for the price"
United States
Daniel
The price is NZ$216
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr
Hotel Aluxor SFO
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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.

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.

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.

North Beach

Better known as Little Italy, this neighborhood was once a hotspot for counterculture and features an array of bars, jazz clubs, galleries and cafés.

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 The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 while you're in the neighbourhood.
How many hotels are there in Downtown San Mateo?
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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 The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12. 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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