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Top Trending Hotels Near Downtown San Mateo, San Francisco

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

2.5 star property
16 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Beautiful location"
United States
Elena
The price is ฿3,409
฿3,969 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

Harbor View Inn

2.0 star property
15.4 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (615)
"Nicely located "
United States
Ivan
The price is ฿3,742
฿4,690 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Harbor View Inn

Half Moon Bay Lodge

3.0 star property
17.3 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1070)
"Great hotel"
United States
Brian
The price is ฿4,193
฿4,925 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

3.0 star property
12.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2036)
"Hotel was good for the price. "
United States
Dominique
The price is ฿3,347
฿3,929 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

3.0 star property
28.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2239)
"spotless, breakfast, location, all excellent I will come back!"
United States
Oscar
The price is ฿3,304
฿4,849 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

3.0 star property
12.3 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Staff, amenities, clean rooms "
United States
ROMEO JR
The price is ฿2,920
฿3,436 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

4.0 star property
13.4 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1322)
"Great location, clean and comfortable beds "
United States
Rubia
The price is ฿2,916
฿3,440 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
19 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2291)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Dixon
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG

2.5 star property
11.4 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1027)
"Overall stay is excellent ✨"
United States
Chloe Nicole Badajos
The price is ฿2,709
฿3,214 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Holiday Inn Express San Francisco-Airport North by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 star property
26.5 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4914)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is ฿3,573
฿4,205 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 star property
12.3 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1227)
"Loved this hotel "
United States
Cheryl
The price is ฿3,202
฿3,784 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

4.0 star property
3.3 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2706)
"Nice airport hotel…staff was great, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Lynne
The price is ฿2,982
฿3,391 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4.0 star property
4.9 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1344)
"Great place to stay near the airport shuttle is very on time "
United States
Gurtaij
The price is ฿4,312
฿5,795 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3.0 star property
6.5 km from Downtown San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2233)
"Great hotel, great staff, good bar, noisy because of the Airport."
United States
Simon
The price is ฿3,565
฿4,098 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Aloft San Francisco Airport

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

2.0 star property
26.2 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1085)
"Excellent location, excellence staff"
United States
james
The price is ฿2,155
฿2,536 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

3.0 star property
30.5 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1160)
"Nice staff clean rooms"
United States
Kiran
The price is ฿3,548
฿3,980 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge

Hotel Skye SFO

3.0 star property
10.1 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1552)
"Very clean, close to SFO airport, friendly staff, and would stay again."
Hong Kong SAR China
Ryan
The price is ฿3,026
฿3,656 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Hotel Skye SFO

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 star property
3.7 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1812)
"Nice stayed, great location and good view "
United States
Carmen
The price is ฿4,058
฿4,614 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

3.0 star property
12.9 km from Downtown San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1871)
"always a great stay"
United States
Marco
The price is ฿2,981
฿3,571 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North

2.5 star property
12.3 km from Downtown San Mateo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"Very nice room and staff "
United States
Robert
The price is ฿2,949
฿3,469 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Comfort Inn and Suites San Francisco Airport North
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Where to stay in Downtown San Mateo

Find the best Downtown San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Union Square

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’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 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.

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.

South of Market

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

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 Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.