Hotels in Central San Mateo

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Top 10 Hotels in Central San Mateo

Creekside Inn

3.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1547)
"I was a great place to stay."
Creekside Inn

Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1005)
"Nice place we will book again "
Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

The Ameswell Hotel

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1041)
"Very nice place to stay!"
The Ameswell Hotel

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1016)
"Very nice stay"
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1002)
"Great Hotel"
Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

Hyatt Place Newark/Silicon Valley

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (637)
"Great stay"
Hyatt Place Newark/Silicon Valley

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2085)
"Very comfortable, home feel, nice staff."
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

citizenM Menlo Park

4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (134)
"nice place to stay in the area"
citizenM Menlo Park

Travel Inn

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (976)
"Great price for comfortable stay"
Travel Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (901)
"Great location. Room was very comfortable and property is in excellent condition. Will definitely stay here again."
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sunnyvale

2.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1007)
"Always clean and great location. I've stayed at this hotel several times. The staff is super nice. Highly recommend!"
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sunnyvale

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

5.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1016)
"I loved everything from the parking, to check in, to the nice room to the location. "
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Hotel Vue

3.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)
"This place was wonderful. It’s a great modern, quiet, and clean place. "
Hotel Vue

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1353)
"Great location, way worth the stay"
Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

The Palo Alto Inn

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (906)
"Comfortable bed, great shower. Staff is remarkably nice. The whole place shows thoughtful touches often absent from other motels. I would stay here again without hesitation. "
The Palo Alto Inn

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1202)
"Very nice stay!"
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)
"Great place"
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1363)
"Very friendly staff and clean rooms"
Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4478)
"It's our go-to place to stay when we're in the area."
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

The Atrium Hotel

2.5 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1003)
"We stayed here for two nights and had no complaints! "
The Atrium Hotel
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Where to stay in Central San Mateo

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

Fisherman's Wharf

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.

Union Square

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

Downtown San Francisco

2 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

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 Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

South of Market

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Nob Hill

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from Grace Cathedral to SF Masonic Auditorium – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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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 42 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.