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Our top choices for San Mateo hostels

Lobby

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Bposhtels San Francisco
Lobby sitting area

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (389 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, staff plans fun and affordable activities around daily. Really great!"
United States
chrysalyne
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (321 reviews)
"Great experience. Staff was very helping and everything was clean. "
United States
Briana
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Restaurant

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"For $10 a night free food is an "
United States
Juan
Orange Village Hostel
Lobby

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (211 reviews)
"Clean, walkable and quiet hostel with plenty of food within walking distance."
United States
Daniel
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
Amsterdam Hostel
Living area

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (60 reviews)
"Great place very nice and cozy"
Canada
Eshan
The price is AU$134
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (395 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff. Wonderful stay "
United States
Joseph
Chapter San Francisco
Lobby sitting area

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (637 reviews)
"I needed a quick place to stay after making a mistake with my flight. The price for the 4 bed to a room was very good. The hostel is clean and the staff was very helpful. You can't expect "quiet" when you're in the Union Square area, but I was happy with my stay."
United States
Michael
The price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Adelaide Hostel
Food and drink

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (672 reviews)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
The price is AU$78
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
European Hostel
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Room was comfortable, very clean and well stocked, staff friendly, hotel centrally located near multiple transportation and restaurant choices."
shelley 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,671
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$78
Highest Price
AU$237

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 Golden Gateway by IHG - 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool at this hotel. 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 & Jones St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a pool table 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. Top attractions include Oracle Park and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as Coyote Point Park, San Francisco Bay and Sawyer Camp Trail. 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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