San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Coyote Point Park featuring a garden

Where to stay in San Mateo

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Central San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Central San Mateo, Central Park and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Central San Mateo
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East San Mateo

If you're spending some time in East San Mateo, San Francisco Bay and Coyote Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

East San Mateo
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South San Mateo

While visiting South San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center.

South San Mateo
Coyote Point Park featuring a park

Shoreview

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shoreview, San Francisco Bay and Coyote Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shoreview
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Hillsdale

You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Hillsdale. You might want to make time for a stop at San Mateo County Event Center or Bay Meadows Park.

Hillsdale
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Downtown San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Mateo, Central Park and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown San Mateo
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4 out of 5
424 Clay St, San Francisco, CA
The price is NZ$229 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$229
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,602 reviews)
"Great staff members and easy access to downtown areas"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$259 per night from 28 May to 29 May
NZ$259
per night
28 May - 29 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,528 reviews)
"There were a fair amount of unhoused people in the surrounding blocks. I came to visit the museum which was in walking distance from the hotel but the staff said it was not safe to walk and to take an uber ( I agreed and I did)"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
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$257 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$257
per night
21 May - 22 May
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,188 reviews)
"Staff was very kind"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (2,536 reviews)
"Everything went well. Room close by, good breakfast selections."

Reviewed on 3 May 2024

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Baden Apartments
Baden Apartments
2 out of 5
411 Baden Ave, South San Francisco, CA
Stay at this apartment in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions The Shops at Tanforan and Serramonte Center are located nearby.
7.4/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Everything was great with the property. I would have loved to watch tv before bed but all wax well."

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2023

Baden Apartments
3BD House/4 Beds Near Golden Gate Park !
3BD House/4 Beds Near Golden Gate Park !
San Francisco
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and balconies. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Presidio ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
Great location; Comfy beds; a little dated but overall great property.
"First let me say, we had a great time at this property. This is a small house in the city. Great location. We could walk to restaurants and play pickleball at the playground next store. It had three good size bedrooms, with super comfy beds. Only one real bathroom and shower, as the second bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

3BD House/4 Beds Near Golden Gate Park !
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.

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Reviews of San Mateo

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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
4 Jul 2019

Not really. I think the world 'terrible' sums up the hotel

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
25 May 2019

Only stayed overnight on a layover so can’t comment on the area.

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