Central San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Central San Mateo
Stay near popular Central San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Downtown Half Moon Bay Main Street Classic Food Tour
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Top hotels in Central San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Good cleaning and customer service!!"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The staff was rude, the brunch Buffett was great"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"The reception staff are very polite and kind."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
"The rooms are not sound proof, you can hear the neightbors and the street noises. Also they are very small and the bed has a memory foam mattress, so it is not comfortable. For couple of nights it is okey."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026
The Pickwick Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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Where to stay in Central San Mateo
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
