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
"I thought this was going to be a great hotel close to so much in the city. We had to wait in line for an extremely long time. It was so crowded. Staff were not around to be helpful. Super disappointed."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Fairmont San Francisco
"Incredible property! Professional staff! One of our favorite rooms in a suite on an upper floor with views of Alcatraz and the bridge!"
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"Everything was good until the morning when they started working on construction at 6 AM and woke me up and I could not get any sleep after that. I was really upset that I could not sleep due to the construction being very loud and it wasn’t what I expected. I’ve never had an issue with noise, but ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
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.
