Central San Mateo

San Francisco

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Stay near popular Central San Mateo attractions

Central Park

8.6/10 (125 reviews)
Central Park is just one of the places to see in San Mateo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
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Things to do

From San Francisco: Highway 1 Self-Drive Audio Tour

Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle

S$26
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
The Golden Hour at the Golden Gate

2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay

S$192
per adult
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour

S$1,159
per traveller
SUV Tour To Silicon Valley Including Stanford Walking Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour

Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour

S$115
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
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Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour

S$142
per adult
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour

San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour

S$552
per adult
San Francisco to Kings Canyon and Yosemite 2 Day Tour
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Top hotels in Central San Mateo

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
The price is S$229 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
S$229
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,128 reviews)
"The views. The in room Keurig wouldn’t work unfortunately. It would be really nice to have hot coffee and hot water machines as a complimentary amenity in the lobby. Certainly wouldn’t be much of an expense for IHG."

Reviewed on 6 Aug, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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 S$246 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
S$246
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,601 reviews)
"Great breakfast and great location!"

Reviewed on 6 Aug, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
The price is S$242 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
S$242
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,401 reviews)
"Nice Stay! Good Location!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
The price is S$248 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
S$248
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Handlery Union Square Hotel
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel

4 out of 5
55 Cyril Magnin St San Francisco CA
The price is S$229 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
S$229
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,574 reviews)
"Parc55 is in the most central location in Union Square; central to public transportation, the trolley, and the heart of the city. The hotel itself is very well kept, great staff, fitness center and great views of the bay from upper floors. Don’t sleep on the cafe right across the street; superb."

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2026

Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
Hilton San Francisco Union Square

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

4 out of 5
333 O'Farrell St. San Francisco CA
Fully refundable
The price is S$223 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
S$223
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy 2 bars/lounges, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,523 reviews)
"No restaurant, no room service, terrible in room coffee, overpriced breakfast buffet"

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2026

Hilton San Francisco Union Square
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Where to stay in Central San Mateo

Find the best Central San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Fisherman's Wharf

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.

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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.

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Downtown San Francisco

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.

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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.

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Nob Hill

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

Central San Mateo