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Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC
2.0 star property
Central San Mateo
The price is AU$713
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
23.7 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Great location, and safe. "
United States
Emilia
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
23.2 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,666 reviews)
"This place is so beautiful and peaceful. Such a nice place to stay. Will stay here again."
United States
Xan
The price is AU$180
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Creekside Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
28.6 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (977 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Douglas R.
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica
2.5 star property
15.9 km from Central San Mateo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,001 reviews)
"Second time staying here and it was perfect for a quick weekend get away. The location is excellent and the staff is so kind and helpful. "
United States
Kristin
Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
28.6 km from Central San Mateo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,163 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel with great service "
Australia
Amanda
The price is AU$215
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
The Ameswell Hotel

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
19.2 km from Central San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,303 reviews)
"Clean, cozy, great staff!"
United States
Stacie
The price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
27.3 km from Central San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,237 reviews)
"The rooms were clean and the staff were super nice."
United States
Chi
The price is AU$244
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
24.4 km from Central San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,311 reviews)
"Spotless room, wonderful staff, nice breakfast, and great location."
United States
Karen
The price is AU$154
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG
2.5 star property
21.3 km from Central San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Very nice rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast"
United States
Dana
The price is AU$221
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
25 km from Central San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (989 reviews)
"The best hotel I've stayed at in the Bay. Hotel was so clean, staff was very helpful, and the room was spacious with good amenities. Will be staying here again!"
United States
Matthew
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
The Palo Alto Inn

Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
17.1 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,012 reviews)
"We've stayed here a few times and have always been happy with our choice. Friendly owners, good breakfast"
United States
Evan
Menlo Park Inn

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection
3.0 star property
30.5 km from Central San Mateo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,345 reviews)
"staff was great, nice room"
United States
vicki
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

Dinah's Garden Hotel

Dinah's Garden Hotel
3.5 star property
25.1 km from Central San Mateo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,001 reviews)
"Every thing and all of the staff were just perfect. Love th w holidaydecorations!"
United States
Michael
The price is AU$260
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Dinah's Garden Hotel

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
25.7 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,001 reviews)
"Very good breakfast "
United States
Gerald
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
6.3 km from Central San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,984 reviews)
"Very nice hotel! The restaurant food and drinks were amazing !"
Japan
Risa
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
The Westin San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,237 reviews)
"Great experience I plan to stay here again. "
United States
Esteban
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
17 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,104 reviews)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is AU$257
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Hyatt Place Newark/Silicon Valley

Hyatt Place Newark/Silicon Valley
3.0 star property
29.6 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (741 reviews)
"It’s great place to stay for family vacation. "
United States
shujia
The price is AU$199
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Hyatt Place Newark/Silicon Valley

Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont

Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont
3.5 star property
28.5 km from Central San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The room was super clean, nice, and spacious. Staff was super helpful and nice throughout whole stay with whatever I needed! "
United States
Nicholas
Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont
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Our guide on where to stay in Central San Mateo

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

Union Square

Packed with a treasure trove of upmarket boutiques, designer labels and department store, shoppers will love this huge shopping plaza.

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.

Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront location is steeped in history dating back to the days of the gold rush. Today, visitors come here for its vibrant atmosphere and great food.

South of Market

South of Market, or “SoMa” to the “SoCal” locals, is a huge, varied and exciting district in downtown “San Fran”.

Nob Hill

If you guessed that Nob Hill was one of San Francisco’s original “Seven Hills,” then you might just be a genius.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Central San Mateo like?
You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Mateo's Central San Mateo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Central San Mateo travel tips? Make sure that you visit The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 while you're in the neighbourhood.
What's a favourite place to stay in Central San Mateo?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG is the highest ranked property in Central San Mateo. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.
How many hotels will I find in the Central San Mateo area?
Expedia has 49 hotels and other accommodation options in Central 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 Central San Mateo, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Central San Mateo.
What is there to do in this San Mateo neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Central San Mateo are The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12. While you're out sightseeing, Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia and Poplar Creek Golf Course are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.
How can I get around Central San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?
If you want to venture out of town, San Mateo Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Hayward Park Station.