Central San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central San Mateo
Photo by Majid Shaheen
Photo by Majid Shaheen
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Our pick of the best Central San Mateo Hotel Deals

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

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

3 out of 5
330 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
The price is NZ$172 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$172
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Nicely appointed room, good bath products (Dove), comfortable bed!"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

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

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$194 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$194
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,030 reviews)
"Very nice area"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
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 NZ$332 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$332
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,658 reviews)
"Z"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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 NZ$244 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$244
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (4,420 reviews)
"This location is very close to all of the major attractions in the area. It is also conveniently located to many different ethnic food options. There are a lot of transportation options from public to private and you can get a rental car from a few locations in the area - way cheaper than renting ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 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 NZ$237 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$237
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (1,630 reviews)
No free parking.
"$75 for parking every night. That sucked. Would of been fine if it was $20 but Everything else was great."

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$400 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
NZ$400
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,799 reviews)
Great stay!
"Checkin in was super easy and the staff was informantive and accommodating. We will definitely be staying again in the future. The location is centrla to attractions and easy to catch transportation to anywhere. We had a great stay. Thank you"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
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 Central San Mateo

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Noe Valley

Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.

Noe Valley
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Mission District

4/5(6 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

Mission District
South of Market which includes skyline, a city and a garden

South of Market

3.5/5(101 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

South of Market
Civic Center

Civic Center

Noted for its shopping and restaurants, there's plenty to explore in Civic Center. Top attractions like Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and Civic Center Plaza are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Van Ness Station or Market St & Van Ness Ave Stop to see more of the city.

Civic Center
Ocean Beach which includes a sandy beach, landscape views and general coastal views

Outer Sunset

When in Outer Sunset and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ocean Beach or San Francisco Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Judah St & 34th Ave Stop or Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station.

Outer Sunset
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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(34 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Francisco

Central San Mateo Travel Guide

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