What is South San Mateo like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San Mateo's South San Mateo neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center as part of your South San Mateo travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in South San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Catrina Hotel is the highest ranked property in South San Mateo. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the South San Mateo area?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options in South San Mateo to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater San Mateo area.

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

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in South San Mateo.

What can I see and do in this San Mateo neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Sugarloaf Mountain, Paddock Park and Bay Meadows Park. Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South San Mateo include Lakeshore Park Beach, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Twin Pines Art Center. While you're out sightseeing, Oceanic Foot Spa and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

How can I get around South San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Hillsdale Station.

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

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Our top choices for South San Mateo hotels

1. The Catrina Hotel

South San Mateo

Crecencio

₹10,782 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6.8 km from South San Mateo

Richard

₹13,842 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

Shoreview, 5.2 km from South San Mateo

Cynthia

₹13,764 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

4. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

Celeste

₹13,972 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8.1 km from South San Mateo

Roberto

₹17,370 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

6. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8.6 km from South San Mateo

Minghuan

₹16,321 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

11.6 km from South San Mateo

Maria

₹15,902 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

8. Hotel Aura SFO

12.6 km from South San Mateo

Charles

₹13,088 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

9. The Dylan at SFO

9.7 km from South San Mateo

Stacy

₹14,949 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

10. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

7.5 km from South San Mateo

Ayanara

₹12,950 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

11. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

7.9 km from South San Mateo

Juliene

₹10,701 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

12. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

11.8 km from South San Mateo

Gerald

₹13,394 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

13. Hotel Skye SFO

13.2 km from South San Mateo

Virginia

₹13,300 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

14. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

14.6 km from South San Mateo

Kenneth

₹11,513 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

15. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

14.9 km from South San Mateo

Mokihana

₹14,676 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

15.6 km from South San Mateo

jenny

₹16,492 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

17. The Atrium Hotel

13.7 km from South San Mateo

SOHAIL

₹12,080 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

18. Hotel Aluxor SFO

13.3 km from South San Mateo

Cong

₹12,082 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

11.5 km from South San Mateo

Susan

₹16,911 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

20. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

11.2 km from South San Mateo

Soane

₹14,178 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

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Where to stay in South San Mateo

Find the best South 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 San Francisco Bay 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 South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great everything! Definitely would recommend and stay again!"

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

8/10 Good

"I have given you a 4 star rating because your breakfast was so amazing! The selections were out of this world! But…. While our room was clean and very comfortable, we were given an accessible handicapped room. We made these reservations months ahead and for the price we would have appreciated a larger room, and a normal bathroom with a full sink area. Everyone else in our party got a normal room: We would have appreciated a chance to say no, but had no idea until we lugged all our luggage up and down that long stretch of a hallway! (How is a room that far away from the entry and the lobby accessible? ). Thank you."

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great! Super comfortable beds and rooms. Beautiful view. I had to do some work and the view made working a pleasure. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Coffee house in lobby opens at 5:30a. Location was close to everything. Parking was way reasonable compared to other hotels. My go to next time I’m in San Fran."

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Our top choices for South San Mateo hotels

1. The Catrina Hotel

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

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

4. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

5. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

6. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

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

8. Hotel Aura SFO

9. The Dylan at SFO

10. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

11. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

12. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

13. Hotel Skye SFO

14. Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

15. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco South Airport Blvd

16. Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

17. The Atrium Hotel

18. Hotel Aluxor SFO

19. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

20. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

Where to stay in South San Mateo

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

South of Market

Nob Hill

Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Handlery Union Square Hotel

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