What is Central San Mateo like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Mateo's Central San Mateo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Central 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.

What's a favourite place to stay in Central San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG is the highest ranked property in Central San Mateo. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.

How many hotels will I find in the Central San Mateo area?

Expedia has 35 hotels and other accommodation options in Central San Mateo to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Mateo area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Central 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 Central 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.

How can I get around Central San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

If you want to venture out of town, San Mateo Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Hayward Park Station.

The Best Hotels in Central San Mateo, San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

1. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

Central San Mateo

฿17,000 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A modern dining area with a wooden table set for four, a grey sofa in the background, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

2. Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Central San Mateo

฿16,692 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A dining area with tables set for service, large arched windows, and a view of the sea.

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.7 km from Central San Mateo

Mary

฿5,515 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

4. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3.4 km from Central San Mateo

William

฿4,597 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4.9 km from Central San Mateo

Roberto

฿7,156 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

6. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Central San Mateo

Celeste

฿5,129 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

7. Hyatt Place San Carlos

7.6 km from Central San Mateo

George

฿5,162 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

3.8 km from Central San Mateo

Martin

฿4,668 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

9. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

5.3 km from Central San Mateo

Prakhar

฿5,284 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

10. The Westin San Francisco Airport

6.3 km from Central San Mateo

Karl

฿5,413 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

11. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

4.2 km from Central San Mateo

Kai

฿4,708 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

8.4 km from Central San Mateo

Francis

฿5,460 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

13. Hotel Aura SFO

9.5 km from Central San Mateo

Charles

฿4,545 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

14. The Dylan at SFO

6.6 km from Central San Mateo

Christin

฿5,224 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

15. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

11.3 km from Central San Mateo

Kenneth

฿4,234 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

12.2 km from Central San Mateo

jenny

฿5,695 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a chessboard, and hanging floral decorations.

17. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

8.4 km from Central San Mateo

Lamis

฿6,049 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, dining area with tables and chairs, and a decorative light fixture.

18. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

8.7 km from Central San Mateo

ABHISHEK

฿4,978 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

19. Hotel Skye SFO

10 km from Central San Mateo

ABHISHEK

฿4,569 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious, well-lit atrium with a high ceiling and skylight, featuring a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, surrounded by a patterned rug.

20. Hotel Aluxor SFO

10.2 km from Central San Mateo

Cong

฿4,154 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Where to stay in Central San Mateo

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

Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

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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 on its finest face in one of the country’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 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.

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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 Central San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient to most attractions."

Stanford Court San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Clean rooms, no room amenities except soap and shampoo/conditioner but they did bring me slippers when I asked. No room service but you can DoorDash food or grab something to go from the restaurant during certain hours - you do miss out on the room service experience though Complementary ( la colombe) coffee and tea in the AM was a nice touch. Employees super helpful and let me borrow their personal charging port overnight when I forgot mine (another employee insisted I buy one from the hotel). Location is good, worked well for me for a one night stay for work but wouldn’t want to spend the week there. I’d go back for a similar type stay."

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good

"The property was clean and the room was nice. The parking was rather inconvenient because it was hard to find street parking, you had to pay, and you had to lug your luggage up a giant hill. The restaurant in the hotel is rather expensive and not the best meal I’ve eaten. There were a few restaurants in walking distance but not much else. Lots of hidden fees to look out for though! The total as you are reserving is NOT the real total. There are “amenity fees” despite no amenities really (ie. No pool, sauna, complementary breakfast, etc.)."

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Our top choices for Central San Mateo hotels

1. @ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

2. Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

3. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

4. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

6. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

7. Hyatt Place San Carlos

8. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

9. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

10. The Westin San Francisco Airport

11. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

12. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

13. Hotel Aura SFO

14. The Dylan at SFO

15. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

17. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

18. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

19. Hotel Skye SFO

20. Hotel Aluxor SFO

Where to stay in Central San Mateo

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Central San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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