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Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC
2.0 star property
North Central
The price is ￥42,770
￥79,735 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC
Fountain
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
3.5 star property
24.6 km from North Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Breakfast was great!!"
United States
Sheila
The price is ￥13,934
￥16,094 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The Nest Hotel Palo Alto
Exterior
Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn

Creekside Inn
3.5 star property
24.1 km from North Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1648)
"A lovely spot in Palo Alto - good value and location. Will stay there again!"
United States
Martha
The price is ￥13,308
￥18,110 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Creekside Inn
Snack bar
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
2.5 star property
29.5 km from North Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (968)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Douglas R.
The price is ￥15,278
￥16,835 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View
Restaurant
Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica
2.5 star property
15.4 km from North Central
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1004)
"Second time staying here and it was perfect for a quick weekend get away. The location is excellent and the staff is so kind and helpful. "
United States
Kristin
Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica
Front of property
The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel

The Ameswell Hotel
4.5 star property
29.5 km from North Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1149)
"Amazing hotel "
United States
Brynne L
The price is ￥20,164
￥22,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
The Ameswell Hotel
Exterior
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
3.0 star property
25.3 km from North Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1294)
"Spotless room, wonderful staff, nice breakfast, and great location."
United States
Karen
The price is ￥13,246
￥15,326 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
The Zen Hotel Palo Alto
Cocktail bar, pool views, open daily
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
28.1 km from North Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1214)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is ￥23,329
￥25,707 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
Outdoor banquet area
The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn

The Palo Alto Inn
3.0 star property
25.9 km from North Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (983)
"room was nice and clean front desk person was super nice. "
United States
susan
The price is ￥9,511
￥10,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 2 - Jan 3, 2026
The Palo Alto Inn
Outdoor pool
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
18.4 km from North Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2304)
"Clean, cozy, great staff!"
United States
Stacie
The price is ￥16,396
￥18,691 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Property entrance
Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn

Menlo Park Inn
3.0 star property
18.1 km from North Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1004)
"We've stayed here a few times and have always been happy with our choice. Friendly owners, good breakfast"
United States
Evan
The price is ￥14,091
￥16,377 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
Menlo Park Inn
Exterior
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
5.5 km from North Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2019)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is ￥16,114
￥23,105 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
18 km from North Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1091)
"Always great staff here, nice rooms, nice jacuzzi "
United States
Pamela
The price is ￥18,389
￥21,634 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 12 - Jan 13, 2026
Half Moon Bay Lodge
Exterior
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
5.5 km from North Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2249)
"Spotless — not fancy but clean open and comfortable !!! Great airport hotel!!!!"
United States
Michael
The price is ￥17,636
￥20,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG
2.5 star property
20.3 km from North Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1008)
"Very nice rooms, friendly staff, good breakfast"
United States
Dana
The price is ￥17,223
￥21,832 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Oakland-Airport by IHG
Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Water View | Balcony view
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
24.5 km from North Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1015)
"Good breakfast "
United States
zhijun
The price is ￥18,318
￥21,285 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 24 - Jan 25, 2026
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
Exterior
Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel

Stanyan Park Hotel
3.0 star property
24.3 km from North Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"Loved this hotel!!! "
United States
Julie
The price is ￥27,428
￥31,903 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Stanyan Park Hotel
Business Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Hotel Nova SFO

Hotel Nova SFO

Hotel Nova SFO
2.5 star property
10.2 km from North Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"Great hospitality staff is awesome will definitely stay here again !!"
United States
Cindy
The price is ￥12,682
￥14,944 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Hotel Nova SFO
Library
Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont

Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont

Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont
3.5 star property
28.8 km from North Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"great place to stay "
United States
dan
Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont
Free daily continental breakfast
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
3.0 star property
21 km from North Central
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1096)
"Polite staff; clean and comfortable room"
United States
Cindi
The price is ￥13,778
￥15,734 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oakland - Hayward
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Where to stay in North Central

Find the best North Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
Union Square which includes a high rise building and a city

Union Square

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

Downtown San Francisco featuring railway items

Downtown San Francisco

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

Fisherman\'s Wharf featuring a bay or harbor

Fisherman's Wharf

Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.

South of Market featuring skyline, a city and city views

South of Market

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

Nob Hill showing a city and street scenes

Nob Hill

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

Top North Central Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Terrific"
Richard F 5-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What is North Central like?
Travelers are sure to enjoy a stay in San Mateo's North Central neighborhood.
How many hotels should I expect to find in North Central?
If you're searching for places to stay in San Mateo, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 26 North Central hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in North Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available in North Central.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to North Central?
To access more information about updating your trip to North Central or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
What can I see and do in this San Mateo neighborhood?
Cinemark Century San Mateo 12, The San Mateo Japanese Garden, and Poplar Creek Golf Course are just a few of the places to visit in and around North Central. Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia and CuriOdyssey are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Mateo.
How can I get around North Central and the greater San Mateo area?
If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at San Mateo Station.