Central San Mateo Travel Guide

San Francisco

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Stay near popular Central San Mateo attractions

Central Park

8.6/10 (125 reviews)
Central Park is just one of the places to see in San Mateo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

฿669
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour

฿4,619
per traveller
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket

Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket

฿1,305
per adult
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
The Golden Hour at the Golden Gate

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

฿4,987
per adult
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
On the road to the historic Johnson House.

Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour

฿3,682
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Easy thttps://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/attractions-splice-spp-720x480/11/ed/13/ba.jpgo ride ebikes that are family friendly.

Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour

฿3,682
per adult
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
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Top hotels in Central San Mateo

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,763 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,763
฿5,605 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,447 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿5,447
฿7,794 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco

4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,681 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,681
฿9,406 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,383 reviews)
"So modern clean and friendly"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,469 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿5,469
฿6,436 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,009 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,009
฿7,073 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,539 reviews)
"The hotel itself was pretty nice. The rooms seems little old but the property itself is well maintained. The staff was very friendly especially to person who checked us in (Carlton). The hotel was also centrally located, so not far from the airport or tourists attractions. The only downside was there ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
425 North Point San Francisco CA
The price is ฿6,617 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿6,617
฿9,246 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,094 reviews)
"I like Hotel Zoe."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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Where to stay in Central San Mateo

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

Central San Mateo Travel Guide