San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Coyote Point Park featuring a garden

Where to stay in San Mateo

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Central San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Central San Mateo, Central Park and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Central San Mateo
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East San Mateo

If you're spending some time in East San Mateo, San Francisco Bay and Coyote Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

East San Mateo
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South San Mateo

While visiting South San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center.

South San Mateo
Coyote Point Park featuring a park

Shoreview

3/5(5 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Shoreview, San Francisco Bay and Coyote Point Park are top sights worth seeing.

Shoreview
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North Central

While North Central isn't home to many top sights, Central Park and Coyote Point Park are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Central
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Downtown San Mateo

If you're spending some time in Downtown San Mateo, Central Park and The San Mateo Japanese Garden are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown San Mateo
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$226 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$226
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,138 reviews)
Great Stay at the Rui Hotel
"Excellent Hotel with a helpful staff. Parking is located in a garage under the hotel for an additional fee but is well worth it to not have to find parking elsewhere! Very comfortable and clean room with modern amenities. The morning breakfast buffet is amazing with fresh cut cold cuts, fresh cut ..."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$260 per night from 30 Apr to 1 May
AU$260
per night
30 Apr - 1 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,445 reviews)
"Very clean and felt safe."

Reviewed on 19 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway, an IHG Hotel
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
4 out of 5
5 Embarcadero Center, San Francisco, CA
The price is AU$326 per night from 2 May to 3 May
AU$326
per night
2 May - 3 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,839 reviews)
"Great location and easy access to public transit."

Reviewed on 15 Apr. 2024

Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Stay at this aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.6/10 (2,541 reviews)
"A great place to stay"

Reviewed on 16 Apr. 2024

Coral Reef Inn & Suites
Baden Apartments
Baden Apartments
2 out of 5
411 Baden Ave, South San Francisco, CA
Stay at this apartment in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi and a microwave. Popular attractions Serramonte Center and Cow Palace are located nearby. Discover ...
7.4/10 Good! (13 reviews)
"Everything was great with the property. I would have loved to watch tv before bed but all wax well."

Reviewed on 23 Oct. 2023

Baden Apartments
Come enjoy this Beautiful Home ! Sunsets Optional !
Come enjoy this Beautiful Home ! Sunsets Optional !
San Francisco
Stay at this family-friendly vacation home in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Golden Gate Park and Presidio ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
Great location; Comfy beds; a little dated but overall great property.
"First let me say, we had a great time at this property. This is a small house in the city. Great location. We could walk to restaurants and play pickleball at the playground next store. It had three good size bedrooms, with super comfy beds. Only one real bathroom and shower, as the second bathroom ..."

Reviewed on 12 Apr. 2024

Come enjoy this Beautiful Home ! Sunsets Optional !
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of San Mateo

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4 - Good
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3 - Okay
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1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveller
4 Jul 2019

Not really. I think the world 'terrible' sums up the hotel

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller
25 May 2019

Only stayed overnight on a layover so can’t comment on the area.

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