Photo by Lifang Yu

Search Hostels in San Mateo

Start date: Check-in selected.
To Date
End date: Check-out

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend
12 Dec - 14 Dec
In two weeks
19 Dec - 21 Dec
In one month
2 Jan - 4 Jan
In two months
30 Jan - 1 Feb

Browse Select San Mateo Hostels

Lounge
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (369)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
mark ryan
The price is ₹6,397
₹7,449 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Queen Room with Balcony and Ensuite | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (291)
"Comfortable beds, breakfast and parking included! It’s in a great location! "
United States
Diana
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Exterior
Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (370)
"Clean and 2 blocks from Whole Foods grocery stor."
United States
Grace
Chapter San Francisco
Fireplace
Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (193)
"Room was clean and staff was helpful."
United States
Janet
The price is ₹5,122
₹6,019 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Amsterdam Hostel
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (57)
"Great place very nice and cozy"
Canada
Eshan
The price is ₹7,215
₹8,478 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Lobby
Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel

1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (987)
"Hotel is very clean, staff are frienfly and helpful. Excellent breakfast. "
Vietnam
Huong
Orange Village Hostel
Terrace/patio
Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (633)
"Uneven and unsafe steep stairs to go anywhere in this place. For some reason, women are housed up on the 2nd floor (2 long flights up). Kitchen was not in operation during my stay which turned out to be OK as it'd be ANOTHER steep flt. of stairs to get there (3 flts. total). Staff was generally decent & helpful with the exception of one female (swing shift) who was rude, argumentative and unhelpful. "
United States
Jo Ann
The price is ₹7,019
₹8,249 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Adelaide Hostel
Front of property
European Hostel

European Hostel

1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (664)
"It was good for the price, clean and quiet."
United States
Miguel
The price is ₹3,846
₹4,520 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
European Hostel
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.
View all properties
Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Easily accessible and I liked having the bar/restaurant in the lobby"
Joanna 1-night trip
Posted 18 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Find out more about San Mateo

San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,552
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
₹4,520
Highest Price
₹8,478

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Mateo?
You might like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which gets positive reviews from our travellers: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG - 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from the heart of San Mateo. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Mateo?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 499 mm.
What is there to see and do in San Mateo?
In general, San Mateo is known for its festivals, restaurants and sports. Major attractions include Chase Center, Oracle Park and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as Coyote Point Park, San Francisco Bay and The San Mateo Japanese Garden. Cultural attractions include CuriOdyssey, Hiller Aviation Museum and SFO Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around San Mateo while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San Mateo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 5 mi (8.1 km) away from the city centre. An alternative is San Carlos, CA (SQL), located 5.3 mi (8.5 km) away. After you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. To see more of the area, hop on a train at San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station or Hillsdale Station.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia