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 Sugarloaf Mountain, Paddock Park and Bay Meadows 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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An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.

1. The Catrina Hotel

South San Mateo

Marcia

฿3,746 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern bar area with wooden cabinets, a flat-screen TV, and blue bar stools.

2. Hyatt Place San Carlos

4.5 km from South San Mateo

George

฿5,141 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

3. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

Celeste

฿5,108 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

4. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6.8 km from South San Mateo

William

฿4,573 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8.6 km from South San Mateo

Prakhar

฿5,262 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A multi-level hotel atrium with a central open space, multiple seating areas, and a glass ceiling.

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8.1 km from South San Mateo

Roberto

฿5,988 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

7. The Westin San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

Karl

฿5,963 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating, fire pits, and large umbrellas.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

7.2 km from South San Mateo

Martin

฿4,563 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

9. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

7.9 km from South San Mateo

Deborah

฿3,681 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight machines.

10. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

7.5 km from South San Mateo

Ayanara

฿4,341 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A dining table with a bowl of fruit, a bottle of wine, and two wine glasses.

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

21 km from South San Mateo

Tracy

฿3,068 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a round coffee table, and a seating area with armchairs.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

22.9 km from South San Mateo

valerie

฿3,678 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

13. Hotel Aura SFO

12.6 km from South San Mateo

Charles

฿4,414 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

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

11.6 km from South San Mateo

Victor

฿4,766 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A multi-level hotel atrium with outdoor seating areas, a pool, and a central lounge.

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

15.6 km from South San Mateo

jenny

฿5,674 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

16. The Dylan at SFO

9.7 km from South San Mateo

Stacy

฿4,887 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, bar stools, and a glass display case filled with bottles.

17. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

14.6 km from South San Mateo

Kenneth

฿4,217 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a pool.

18. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

24.4 km from South San Mateo

Vanessa

฿7,219 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A Menlo Park Inn building with a parking lot and a row of rooms.

19. Menlo Park Inn

14.1 km from South San Mateo

Silvia

฿5,200 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

20. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

11.2 km from South San Mateo

Fernando

฿4,971 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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Where to stay in South San Mateo

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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 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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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

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"Was a decent stay. Large room. Decent hotel"

Hotel Julian

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at the Julian was excellent! The rooms were spacious and clean. There was minimal wear and tear in the rooms but generally, it was a good place to stay. I enjoyed their onsite restaurant/bar along with their complimentary wine hour. Staff was helpful and very nice. The location is also good, located near many places to eat and drink."

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Decent hotel in a very convent location for many downtown SF attractions. The hotel is on a quiet street but close to the Tenderloin and Polk street actions. Customer Service was nice and average, rooms were clean and simple, and the hotel seemed to be well maintained. I liked being able to open the windows for fresh air. Parking can be difficult but there are garages nearby."

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Our top choices for South San Mateo hotels

1. The Catrina Hotel

2. Hyatt Place San Carlos

3. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

4. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

5. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

7. The Westin San Francisco Airport

8. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

9. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

10. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

11. The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

12. Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

13. Hotel Aura SFO

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

15. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

16. The Dylan at SFO

17. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

18. Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

19. Menlo Park Inn

20. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

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

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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