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Our top choices for San Mateo hostels

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Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"La chambre est impeccable. Changement de serviettes à tout les jours. Service au Lobi H24. Le personnel est courtois et fantastique. Nous avons toujours un belle accueille en sortant et en revenant. Les lits sont confortables! Je recommande énormément. "
Canada
Roxanne
The price is ₹3,336
₹5,017 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Bposhtels San Francisco
Lobby sitting area

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (405 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and location is also good"
United States
JOHAN JOHN
The price is ₹6,672
₹7,769 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Interior

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (338 reviews)
"super helpful n friendly front desk guy made it easy for any issue we had. Clean. Good parking Great price too"
United States
terri
The price is ₹9,382
₹10,913 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"The staff and even guests was very nice. The rooms and other amenities were also clean. I would reccomend for solo travelers."
United States
Madiha
The price is ₹5,337
₹6,218 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Apr - 19 Apr
Chapter San Francisco
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Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (220 reviews)
"Good and simple."
United States
Anthony
The price is ₹5,421
₹6,370 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Apr - 20 Apr
Amsterdam Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was just perfect "
United States
hussain
The price is ₹5,929
₹6,967 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Orange Village Hostel
Terrace/patio

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (638 reviews)
"Room was okay, kinda smelled a little funny, but at the price rate that’s fairly normal "
United States
Jesse
The price is ₹7,089
₹8,330 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Adelaide Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (677 reviews)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
The price is ₹5,546
₹6,516 total
includes taxes & fees
2 May - 3 May
European Hostel
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

6/10 Okay
"The place looks way nicer online than in person. The rooms were outdated especially for how much they are. They are close to Pier 39 and attractions which was a plus "
Holly 2-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Find out more about San Mateo

San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,686
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
₹5,017
Highest Price
₹10,913

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Mateo?
Our customers like these accommodations in the area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG - 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel. Handlery Union Square Hotel - 16.1 mi (26 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Market St & Larkin St Stop and Market St & Hyde St Stop. Property features at this hotel include free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf - 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Hyde St & Lombard St Stop and Hyde St & Greenwich St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. YOTEL San Francisco - 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from the heart of San Mateo. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a restaurant at this motel.
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 San Francisco Bay, Oracle Park and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as JoinVille Park, Coyote Point Park and Los Prados Park. 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.

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