4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Nice city just stay clear of this place
San Mateo, CA
Travel Guide
Visit San Mateo
Where to stay in San Mateo
North Central
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Central and surrounding area, you can visit Poplar Creek Golf Course and CuriOdyssey.
East San Mateo
4/5(26 area reviews)
If you're spending some time in East San Mateo, San Francisco Bay and Elmar Beach are top sights worth seeing.
South San Mateo
3.5/5(132 area reviews)
While visiting South San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center.
Central San Mateo
While visiting Central San Mateo, you might make a stop by sights like The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12.
Shoreview
3.5/5(217 area reviews)
While visiting Shoreview, you might make a stop by sights like San Francisco Bay and Poplar Creek Golf Course.
Hillsdale
You'll enjoy the restaurants and live music in Hillsdale. You might want to make time for a stop at San Mateo County Event Center or Bay Meadows Park.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
330 N Bayshore Blvd, San Mateo, CA
The price is ￥15,696 per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
￥15,696
￥18,160 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in San Mateo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,020 reviews)
"Nice place"
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is ￥20,929 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
￥20,929
￥24,633 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,602 reviews)
"There was no shuttle"
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is ￥22,343 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
￥22,343
￥26,296 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,806 reviews)
"Excelente ubicacion, caminando puedes llegar a muchos de los lugares de interes"
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025
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.
@ Marbella Lane - Modern Refreshing Home
319 San Antonio Avenue, San Mateo, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly cottage in San Mateo. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Poplar Creek Golf Course and The San ...
Mid Century Garden View Home Parking
1732 Royal Ave, San Mateo, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly vacation home in San Mateo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions JoinVille Park and Central ...
"This is a very clean comfortable property!"
Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024
Coral Reef Inn & Suites
400 Park St, Alameda, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Alameda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (2,813 reviews)
"This place has seen better days but is still fairly nice. Large rooms. More than one light bulb didn't work, but everything else did. Carpets are worn but seem clean."
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025
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.
Popular places to visit
Golden Gate Park
This beloved park offers relaxation among trees, flowers and wildlife, right in San Francisco’s backyard.
Pier 39
This waterfront attraction offers thrilling rides, innovative street performers and colorful souvenir shops, but it’s the sea lions that win the day.
Golden Gate Bridge
Cars trundle across it and ships sail under it, but the best way to experience this iconic bridge is on foot.
Oracle Park
Whether or not you’re a baseball fan, this charming ballpark with outstanding views should be on your San Francisco sightseeing list.
Moscone Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Moscone Convention Center, a top convention center in San Francisco. Discover the acclaimed art scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Alcatraz Island
Escape to “The Rock,” home of the infamous and abandoned island prison, and discover how it earned a reputation as a cold and unforgiving place.
Things to do
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
￥7,223
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
California Sunset Cruise (2-hours)
￥8,552
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: Skip-the-Line 1-Hour Bay Cruise by Boat
￥5,566
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flyer, 7D Ride, & Laser Maze Ticket
￥4,101
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
San Francisco: PIER 39 Flying Theater Adventure
￥2,051
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Reviews of San Mateo
3.9
Guest rating
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Love san mateo
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Traveled down el camino real for old times. Love the park and the old eucalyptus trees.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
We were only in the area for the night after our flight in so I can't say much about the area.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
Very convenient to SFO airport. Neighborhood a little sketchy but we didn't have any problems. Room needs a little maintenance.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Nice area trying to settle there.
