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 Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event 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 28 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 Bay Meadows Park, Sugarloaf Mountain and Paddock Park. Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event 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 Lakeshore Park Beach, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Twin Pines Art Center. While you're out sightseeing, Oceanic Foot Spa and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 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.

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1. The Catrina Hotel

South San Mateo

Crecencio

฿3,997 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6.8 km from South San Mateo

Yogesh

฿4,862 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Shoreview, 5.2 km from South San Mateo

Nadia

฿3,856 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

4. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

Jeffrey

฿5,188 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8.6 km from South San Mateo

Satveer

฿6,002 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8.1 km from South San Mateo

Juliana

฿6,981 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

7. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

7.2 km from South San Mateo

Renai

฿4,431 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

11.6 km from South San Mateo

Colleen

฿5,880 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

9. Hotel Aura SFO

12.6 km from South San Mateo

Stanley

฿4,829 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

10. The Dylan at SFO

9.7 km from South San Mateo

Stacy

฿5,318 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

11. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

7.5 km from South San Mateo

Melissa

฿4,942 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

12. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

7.9 km from South San Mateo

Juliene

฿3,738 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Aug - 9 Aug

13. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

11.5 km from South San Mateo

Robert

฿5,663 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

14. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

11.8 km from South San Mateo

Victoria

฿5,145 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

15. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

14.6 km from South San Mateo

Luz

฿4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

16. Hotel Skye SFO

13.2 km from South San Mateo

Jaspreet

฿4,646 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

17. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

14.9 km from South San Mateo

Ashley

฿5,564 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

15.6 km from South San Mateo

Alain

฿6,079 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

19. The Atrium Hotel

13.7 km from South San Mateo

SOHAIL

฿4,746 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

15.5 km from South San Mateo

Denis

฿4,951 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

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Where to stay in South San Mateo

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

A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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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A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

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

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A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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.

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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

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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A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the s'mores and fire at night."

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"My husband an I took a small getaway trip to San Francisco for his birthday and we could not have been more pleased with our stay at Hotel Zephyr! From the moment you walked in the door, the staff were helpful and provided us with discounts for food while staying on Pier 39. This location was super convenient for Fishermans Wharf, Pier 39 and it was only a 5 minute walk from the Alcatraz ferry terminal. The room was clean and they had games and fireplaces to hangout downstairs with your friends and family. We will consider staying here again if we return to San Francisco in the future :)"

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great little spot in a nice part of town. Felt safe, rooms were small but clean, and staff was very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again. Loved that they had refillable water bottles with purified water. Definitely a bonus as we didn’t have to go out and buy water."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"This is my 2nd consecutive weekend stay! For the nightly rate, thie value is exceptional. Very clean, friendly and courteous staff, cozy bar with television showing SF sites or local sports, and most importantly a plush bed with plenty of pillows. Bonus points for the yellow rubber ducky to accompany your deep bath with provided bath salts"

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Our top choices for South San Mateo hotels

1. The Catrina Hotel

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

4. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

7. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

9. Hotel Aura SFO

10. The Dylan at SFO

11. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

12. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

13. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

14. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

15. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

16. Hotel Skye SFO

17. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

19. The Atrium Hotel

20. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

Where to stay in South San Mateo

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

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