East San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit East San Mateo
Stay near popular East 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
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
Top hotels in East San Mateo
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Good location. Stay was nice. Rooms clean. Staff super. Hotel is a bit of a maze to find rooms."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Staffs were very friendly and helpful. This Filipino staff did above and beyond as we checked in. She helped us with the top spots to visit nearby, taught us how to navigate in the area, and cautioned us with the unsafe places not to explore in the neighborhood."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"Great location for exploring the Embarcadero or walking to Oracle Park."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location. We were early for check in and although they said there were rooms available, they said they would have to charge us $75 for early check in. For what? The room was already cleaned and available. So the $ was just to line the pockets of the corporation. It would have cost them nothing ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"We’ve stayed here before years ago. The hotel is nice, a little on the older side but it’s well kept. Didn’t have much interaction with staff but what little we did when we checked it was good. Friendly and fast. There are lots of restaurants near by within walking distance. Family friendly."
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
"restaurant did not have service one day. otherwasi ok"
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2026
Where to stay in East 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 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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – 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.
