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Featured Hostels in San Mateo

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (363)
"Love the vibe, great people, really great feel to the whole hostel. Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Josiah
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (364)
"Clean and 2 blocks from Whole Foods grocery stor."
United States
Grace
Chapter San Francisco

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (285)
"Comfortable beds, breakfast and parking included! It’s in a great location! "
United States
Diana
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (188)
"Room was clean and staff was helpful."
United States
Janet
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Amsterdam Hostel

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Nilesh
The price is AU$159
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

Orange Village Hostel

1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (984)
"Hotel is very clean, staff are frienfly and helpful. Excellent breakfast. "
Vietnam
Huong
Orange Village Hostel

European Hostel

1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (664)
"It was good for the price, clean and quiet."
United States
Miguel
The price is AU$77
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
European Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (632)
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United States
Pierre
The price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Adelaide Hostel
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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,524
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$77
Highest Price
AU$159

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: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG - 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde St & Lombard St Stop and Hyde St & Chestnut St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG - 16.5 mi (26.6 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.
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 Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as Coyote Point Park, San Francisco Bay and The San Mateo Japanese Garden. 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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