Downtown San Mateo Travel Guide

San Francisco

A large building with a dome, palm trees, and an American flag.
A display of assorted desserts including chocolate-covered pastries, fruit tarts, and cheesecakes.
A serene garden with a small pond, a wooden bridge, and lush greenery.
A display of various cakes with different toppings and colors.
A variety of desserts including yellow-topped cakes with raspberries and chocolate decorations, and chocolate-covered pastries with coconut flakes.

Stay near popular Downtown 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

The Golden Hour at the Golden Gate

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

฿4,887
per adult
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Woodside: Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket

Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket

฿1,181
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Silicon Valley Self-Guided Driving Tour

Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour

฿1,312
per traveller
Silicon Valley Self-Guided App-Based Driving Audio Tour
Downtown Half Moon Bay Main Street Classic Food Tour

Downtown Half Moon Bay Main Street Classic Food Tour

฿5,969
per adult
Downtown Half Moon Bay Main Street Classic Food Tour
Corgi not included

San Francisco Picnic Basket Rental for 2–4 Guests

฿4,920
per traveller
San Francisco Picnic Basket Rental for 2–4 Guests
On the road to the historic Johnson House.

Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour

฿3,608
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 ฿5,001 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,001
฿5,887 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,264 reviews)
"Had a great stay" Staff were all awsome and friendly....! Great location to UCSF medical facilities.." Wish we had more time to stay a coupkle more days. Parking is great to........A+++++++++++"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
The price is ฿5,747 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿5,747
฿6,764 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,680 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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 ฿5,466 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿5,466
฿7,789 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,656 reviews)
"It is a lovely hotel near the busy Pier 39. Breakfast is amazing, the bed comfortable. The negative is the bathroom not having anywhere to put your stuff! And we always have stuff. The safe is in a cupboard rather than the closet so beware on leaving you don’t forget your valuables. We did and had ..."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,969 per night from 18 Sept to 19 Sept
฿4,969
฿5,848 total
18 Sept - 19 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,466 reviews)
"Very nice very clean, service was amazing"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿4,020 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,020
฿4,732 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

3.5 out of 5
85 5th St San Francisco CA
The price is ฿3,280 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿3,280
฿3,854 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,517 reviews)
"Great experience! Will be booking here again"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

The Pickwick Hotel
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Where to stay in Downtown San Mateo

Find the best Downtown San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

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.

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 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.

Downtown San Mateo Travel Guide