What is South San Mateo like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San Mateo's South San Mateo neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit San Mateo County Event Center and Hillsdale Shopping Center as part of your South San Mateo travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in South San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Catrina Hotel is the highest ranked property in South San Mateo. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the South San Mateo area?

Expedia has 29 hotels and other accommodation options in South San Mateo to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Mateo area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in South San Mateo.

What can I see and do in this San Mateo neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Sugarloaf Mountain, Casanova Park and Paddock Park. San Mateo County Event Center and Hillsdale Shopping Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South San Mateo include Bay Meadows Park, Lakeshore Park Beach and The San Mateo Japanese Garden. While you're out sightseeing, Twin Pines Art Center and Oceanic Foot Spa are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

How can I get around South San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Hillsdale Station.

The Best Hotels in South San Mateo, San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for South San Mateo hotels

The Catrina Hotel

South San Mateo

Craig

฿3,726 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Miramar Inn

13.4 km from South San Mateo

Danielle

฿5,522 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6.8 km from South San Mateo

Satish

฿4,076 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

21 km from South San Mateo

Maria

฿2,829 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Jul - 2 Jul

Hotel G San Francisco

29.4 km from South San Mateo

Enzo

฿5,773 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

23.4 km from South San Mateo

Lanniece

฿4,552 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

31.6 km from South San Mateo

julian

฿7,863 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Maple Tree Inn

32.1 km from South San Mateo

Maren

฿3,409 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

Hampton Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Airport

East San Mateo, 2.5 km from South San Mateo

Gregory

฿4,608 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

31.7 km from South San Mateo

฿8,135 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

27.6 km from South San Mateo

David Corrie

฿8,825 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Jul - 18 Jul

Premium bedding, down duvets, desk, iron/ironing board

Marina Village Inn

27.9 km from South San Mateo

Gabriela

฿4,449 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jun - 1 Jul

The Ameswell Hotel

25.7 km from South San Mateo

Erik

฿5,892 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Jun - 28 Jun

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8.1 km from South San Mateo

Ralph

฿6,837 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

4.6 km from South San Mateo

Juan Carlos

฿5,033 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Jul - 4 Jul

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

George

฿4,441 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

31.7 km from South San Mateo

BALTAZAR NAPOLEON GUERRA

฿7,540 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jun - 29 Jun

Hotel Garrett

28.5 km from South San Mateo

Stephanie

฿3,569 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Jul - 8 Jul

Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Good Nite Inn Fremont

32.2 km from South San Mateo

Ashley

฿2,815 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jul - 6 Jul

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

28.1 km from South San Mateo

Kama

฿6,899 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Jul - 3 Jul

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Where to stay in South San Mateo

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

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.

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Union Square

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

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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.

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South of Market

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

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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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Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"I am sure we probably got one of the cheapest rooms in the hotel as the view was of the mechanical equipment and roof outside and the beds were 2 twins. We had reserved a better room but we arrived early and staff allowed us to check in early to Room 208. Still, it was wonderful. It is clear that whoever planned out the amenities and presentation was a woman as everything was so thoughtfully done. From the fresh baked cookies, water cooler and high scale coffee preparation machine in the lobby to the Qtips/cotton balls and pillow selection menu, everything was done exceptionally well. Staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel was clean and well organized. I was impressed that the AED machine was visible in the lobby right at the elevator/stair entrance. The cable car stop was right outside, the subway was about a block and a half away and everything went wonderfully."