What is South San Mateo like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San Mateo's South San Mateo neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center as part of your South San Mateo travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in South San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Catrina Hotel is the highest ranked property in South San Mateo. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the South San Mateo area?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options in South 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 South San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in South San Mateo.

What can I see and do in this San Mateo neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Sugarloaf Mountain, Paddock Park and Bay Meadows Park. Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South San Mateo include Lakeshore Park Beach, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Twin Pines Art Center. While you're out sightseeing, Oceanic Foot Spa and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

How can I get around South San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Hillsdale Station.

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The Catrina Hotel

South San Mateo

Morgan

includes taxes & fees

4 May - 5 May

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

31.6 km from South San Mateo

Brian

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

7.2 km from South San Mateo

Hyo

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6.8 km from South San Mateo

Johnathon

includes taxes & fees

16 May - 17 May

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Maple Tree Inn

32.1 km from South San Mateo

Bill

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

24.4 km from South San Mateo

Chance

includes taxes & fees

9 May - 10 May

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

21 km from South San Mateo

Brianna

includes taxes & fees

7 May - 8 May

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

28.1 km from South San Mateo

Lauren

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

27.6 km from South San Mateo

Ulises

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

The Ameswell Hotel

25.7 km from South San Mateo

Nebojsa

includes taxes & fees

24 May - 25 May

Aloft San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

Elsie

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

30.6 km from South San Mateo

Pedro

includes taxes & fees

29 May - 30 May

The Dylan at SFO

9.7 km from South San Mateo

Alfredo

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

31.5 km from South San Mateo

Karen

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

23.4 km from South San Mateo

Mary

includes taxes & fees

22 May - 23 May

Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8.1 km from South San Mateo

Donald

includes taxes & fees

9 May - 10 May

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

25.7 km from South San Mateo

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

22 May - 23 May

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

31.7 km from South San Mateo

Andrew Blair

includes taxes & fees

25 May - 26 May

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

27.3 km from South San Mateo

Kelci

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

31.7 km from South San Mateo

Consuelo

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

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Where to stay in South San Mateo

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

Union Square

Fashion puts its best foot forward in this vast shopping plaza.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Dating back to the middle of the 19th Century, this historic wharf has been through many incarnations. Today it’s bursting with fun, sea lions and restaurants.

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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 San Francisco Bay 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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Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill

8/10 Good

"It was a decent hotel for the price. Room was above average. Bed was comfy. The area is a bit sketchy but it's not hotel's problem. During the day it's pretty good."