Downtown San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Downtown San Mateo
Stay near popular Downtown San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
Top hotels in Downtown San Mateo
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Breakfast buffwas very well organized and a lot of choices"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Check in was weird since you need to go up 2 floors. For valet parking its $95 a day... which seems insane. So we parked a block over at a parking garage for $45 overnight. The hotel it self is nice and clean. But we made the mistake of getting a drink at the bar in the lobby. 2 drinks costs $50 ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Exceptional location: minutes walking distance to BART Powell station. It’s super convenient commute from the SFO airport. Easy access to Union Square with high end shops and restaurants average prices."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"It was super clean, the staff was really kind!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"I would definitely stay again at this location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. I got to store my bags before check-in and explore Chinatown which is literally a couple steps away. I had a concert at the Chase Center which was such a short trip via the T line. The next morning after ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown 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.
