What's it like in Downtown San Mateo?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in San Mateo's Downtown San Mateo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown San Mateo travel tips? Make sure that you visit Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 and The San Mateo Japanese Garden while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels are there in Downtown San Mateo?

Book one of Expedia's 5 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown San Mateo and start exploring everything San Mateo has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Downtown 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 Downtown San Mateo are Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 and The San Mateo Japanese Garden. While you're out sightseeing, Poplar Creek Golf Course and San Mateo County Event Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

The Best Hotels in Downtown San Mateo, San Francisco - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for Downtown San Mateo hotels

1. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Shoreview, 1.8 km from Downtown San Mateo

Nadia

₹11,000 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Yogesh

₹13,870 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

3. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Downtown San Mateo

Jeffrey

₹14,803 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

4. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

5.4 km from Downtown San Mateo

Satveer

₹16,267 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

5. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

3.8 km from Downtown San Mateo

Renai

₹12,934 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

4.9 km from Downtown San Mateo

Juliana

₹19,156 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Aug - 18 Aug

7. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

4.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Melissa

₹14,099 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Aug - 14 Aug

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

8.5 km from Downtown San Mateo

Colleen

₹16,646 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

9. Hotel Aura SFO

9.6 km from Downtown San Mateo

Stanley

₹13,044 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

10. The Dylan at SFO

6.7 km from Downtown San Mateo

Stacy

₹15,703 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

12.2 km from Downtown San Mateo

Alain

₹17,343 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Aug - 15 Aug

12. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

11.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Luz

₹11,475 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

13. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

11.6 km from Downtown San Mateo

Ashley

₹15,814 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Aug - 22 Aug

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

14. Hotel Skye SFO

10.1 km from Downtown San Mateo

Jaspreet

₹13,256 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

15. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

8.8 km from Downtown San Mateo

Victoria

₹14,680 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

16. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

8.5 km from Downtown San Mateo

Robert

₹16,155 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

12.2 km from Downtown San Mateo

Denis

₹14,592 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Aug - 10 Aug

Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillow-top beds, laptop workspace

18. The Atrium Hotel

10.5 km from Downtown San Mateo

SOHAIL

₹13,951 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

19. Hotel Aluxor SFO

10.2 km from Downtown San Mateo

Kym

₹11,723 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

12.3 km from Downtown San Mateo

Shaobiao

₹14,535 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Aug - 17 Aug

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Where to stay in Downtown San Mateo

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

A street with shops, including a crystal shop and a crepes cafe.

Fisherman's Wharf

A historic neighbourhood by the waterfront, and a great place to eat out and enjoy the busy surroundings.

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A cityscape with tall buildings, a central plaza with palm trees, and a flag on one of the buildings.

Union Square

One of the biggest and most popular shopping plazas across the United States.

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A trolley on a street with buildings and a clock tower.

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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A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a central park with pathways, and a few people walking.

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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A street lined with historic buildings, parked cars, and a clear blue sky.

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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Top Downtown San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"My husband an I took a small getaway trip to San Francisco for his birthday and we could not have been more pleased with our stay at Hotel Zephyr! From the moment you walked in the door, the staff were helpful and provided us with discounts for food while staying on Pier 39. This location was super convenient for Fishermans Wharf, Pier 39 and it was only a 5 minute walk from the Alcatraz ferry terminal. The room was clean and they had games and fireplaces to hangout downstairs with your friends and family. We will consider staying here again if we return to San Francisco in the future :)"

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"Great little spot in a nice part of town. Felt safe, rooms were small but clean, and staff was very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely stay here again. Loved that they had refillable water bottles with purified water. Definitely a bonus as we didn’t have to go out and buy water."

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

10/10 Excellent

"This is my 2nd consecutive weekend stay! For the nightly rate, thie value is exceptional. Very clean, friendly and courteous staff, cozy bar with television showing SF sites or local sports, and most importantly a plush bed with plenty of pillows. Bonus points for the yellow rubber ducky to accompany your deep bath with provided bath salts"

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Our top choices for Downtown San Mateo hotels

1. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

4. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

5. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

6. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

7. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

8. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

9. Hotel Aura SFO

10. The Dylan at SFO

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

12. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

13. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

14. Hotel Skye SFO

15. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

16. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

17. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport N

18. The Atrium Hotel

19. Hotel Aluxor SFO

20. Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North

Where to stay in Downtown San Mateo

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top Downtown San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

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