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Our top choices for San Mateo hostels

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (416 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and location is also good"
United States
JOHAN JOHN
The price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
27 May - 28 May
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"This was a bad stay. The Found staff onsite was awful! Tho not bPoshtels hire, the latter is housed in the Found hotel. I travel, but maintain an address in SF for business. It is on my ID. I arrived to check-in exhausted, hoping for a pleasant 1-night stay at a relatively new spot. I pre-payed. I was met by a sour young woman who proclaimed I could NOT stay there because I was a "local" - I shouldn't even have had to explain. She refused to check me in, made me sit in the lobby 20 min, called a...
United States
Tamara
The price is AU$76
includes taxes & fees
10 June - 11 June
Bposhtels San Francisco

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (351 reviews)
"Great location with breakfast and parking. Can’t go wrong."
United States
Jennifer
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"We need tables in each room to improve your hotel to another level. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Excellent service "
United States
Bernadette
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
26 May - 27 May
Orange Village Hostel

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Very clean "
United States
Regina
The price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
19 June - 20 June
Chapter San Francisco

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (229 reviews)
"Good Location . Near unio square"
United Kingdom
PONRAJ
The price is AU$111
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May
Amsterdam Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (641 reviews)
"Room was okay, kinda smelled a little funny, but at the price rate that’s fairly normal "
United States
Jesse
The price is AU$146
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Adelaide Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (686 reviews)
"Was very minimal, but was as exactly as expected for the cost. Great budget hostel. Very small small rooms"
United States
Alexander
The price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
23 May - 24 May
European Hostel
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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,111
Accommodation
13 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$76
Highest Price
AU$156

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Mateo?
Our customers like these accommodations in the area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf - 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel. Hilton San Francisco Financial District - 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from the heart of San Mateo. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Mateo?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 499 mm.
What is there to see and do in San Mateo?
In general, San Mateo is known for its festivals, restaurants and sports. Major attractions include San Francisco Bay, Oracle Park and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as Coyote Point Park, Shoreview Park and JoinVille Park. Cultural attractions include CuriOdyssey, Hiller Aviation Museum and SFO Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around San Mateo while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San Mateo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 5 mi (8.1 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San Carlos, CA (SQL), located 5.3 mi (8.5 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. To see more of the area, hop on a train at San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station or Hillsdale Station.

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