Central San Mateo Travel Guide

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Central San Mateo
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Top hotels in Central San Mateo

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
3 out of 5
330 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
The price is ฿2,769 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿2,769
฿3,204 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"I had a good stay."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
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 ฿4,125 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿4,125
฿4,855 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,201 reviews)
"Not bad location, spacious room for family with children. Breakfast is value for money when could paid while making booking but only 2 adults allowed so it turned out expensive for teenagers when bought at the counter. Don’t like the shower without hand held shower head. No drinking water bottles ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1177 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,268 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿3,268
฿3,715 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,849 reviews)
"After a very frustrating experience at the airport, we felt extremely welcomed here! The check-in staff was so friendly and sweet, and we had only reserved our room less than a half hour before showing up. Not a problem at all! We had a pleasant dinner at the resaurant and enjoyed a soak on the hottub. ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,507 reviews)
"Very clean and wonderful breakfast!"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
1300 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿4,630 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿4,630
฿6,934 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,624 reviews)
"This is hands-down, the best hotel in San Francisco. I travel to the city frequently and have tried several hotels, but this one takes the cake. It’s quiet, the staff is incredibly friendly, it’s clean and safe. I won’t stay anywhere else!"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Soma House
Soma House
3.5 out of 5
121 7th Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is ฿2,679 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
฿2,679
฿3,801 total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (566 reviews)
"Close to public transportation which is great. The room could have been nicer though. Had a bit of an odd smell. Staff was very friendly but the room needed a bit of work (loose ceiling fan, broken doorframe in the bathroom, shower door that did not completely close)."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Soma House
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Other neighbourhoods around Central San Mateo

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Noe Valley

Appreciated for its churches and architecture, you might consider exploring Noe Valley. Check out the variety of things to see and do like 22nd St Hill, and jump on the metro at Church St & Clipper St Stop or Church St & 24th St Stop to get around the city.

Noe Valley
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Mission District

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

You might enjoy the bars while in Mission District. San Francisco Public Library is a notable sight, and you can get around town at 16th Street Mission Station or 24th Street Mission Station to see more of the city.

Mission District
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Castro District

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Castro District is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at 17th St & Castro St Stop or Castro Station to explore sights like Castro Street.

Castro District
South of Market which includes skyline, a park and cbd

South of Market

3.5/5(113 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

South of Market
Ocean Beach featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and landscape views

Outer Sunset

When in Outer Sunset and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ocean Beach or San Francisco Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Judah St & 34th Ave Stop or Judah Street & Sunset Boulevard Station.

Outer Sunset
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Downtown San Francisco

3/5(52 area reviews)

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.

Downtown San Francisco

Central San Mateo Travel Guide