What is Central San Mateo like?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring San Mateo's Central San Mateo neighbourhood. Are you looking for Central San Mateo travel tips? Make sure that you visit The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels will I find in the Central San Mateo area?

Expedia has 51 hotels and other accommodation options in Central 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 Central San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Central 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 Central San Mateo are The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12. 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.

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

If you want to venture out of town, San Mateo Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Hayward Park Station.

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

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@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

Central San Mateo

7.606.278 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Apr - 1 May

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Central San Mateo

14.658.589 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3.4 km from Central San Mateo

Johnathon

3.210.834 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

15.9 km from Central San Mateo

Cathy

4.120.589 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

10 May - 11 May

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

24.2 km from Central San Mateo

Gaelle

6.790.429 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.2 km from Central San Mateo

Brianna

3.144.947 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Apr - 29 Apr

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

27.3 km from Central San Mateo

Chance

4.906.031 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

The Ameswell Hotel

28.6 km from Central San Mateo

Nebojsa

4.266.320 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

28.6 km from Central San Mateo

Brandon

3.070.769 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 May - 3 May

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

28.2 km from Central San Mateo

Brian

5.395.514 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

28.8 km from Central San Mateo

Kelci

2.848.112 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

Aloft San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Central San Mateo

Elsie

3.845.702 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

The Dylan at SFO

6.6 km from Central San Mateo

Alfredo

3.500.591 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

7.2 km from Central San Mateo

Ana Patricia Rivera

4.235.213 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

22 May - 23 May

1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

28.1 km from Central San Mateo

Michael

3.410.908 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 May - 12 May

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

28.3 km from Central San Mateo

Andrew Blair

5.697.188 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

28.2 km from Central San Mateo

Steve

6.265.657 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 May - 4 May

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

24.7 km from Central San Mateo

Lauren

6.480.163 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 May - 2 May

Two Queens Deluxe Room | Desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing, free WiFi

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

10.9 km from Central San Mateo

Raul

2.678.131 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Apr - 1 May

Hotel Aluxor SFO

10.2 km from Central San Mateo

Gabriella

3.527.198 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Apr - 30 Apr

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Where to stay in Central San Mateo

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

Fisherman's Wharf

Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like San Francisco Bay and Pier 39.

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Union Square

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.

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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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North Beach

Travellers love North Beach for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Columbus Ave & Lombard St Stop or Columbus Ave & Chestnut St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like San Francisco Bay and Pier 39.

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Nob Hill

Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.

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Top Central San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

8/10 Good

"The place to buy good was way too high priced"

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

6/10 Okay

"I had my luggage in storage and when I came back to retrieve them, the lady at the desk didn’t want to help me because she was preoccupied making a reservation to other guests. My driver was outside waiting for me. It would have taken only two seconds for her to give my luggage back. I wasn’t asking for a lot. She could have stopped what she was doing and given my luggage, it really wasn’t that hard."

YOTEL San Francisco

10/10 Excellent

"It is a little surprising not being able to just enter the facility do to doors being locked for security….homeless near by…once you have your room card, very easy to walk in and out of hotel, rooms are small but very equipped with everything you need, very clean, very nice staff, plus they let us leave our luggage after check out to enjoy a couple hours extra"

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Our top choices for Central San Mateo hotels

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

LUMA Hotel San Francisco

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

The Ameswell Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

Aloft San Francisco Airport

The Dylan at SFO

Grand Bay Hotel San Francisco

Cow Hollow Inn & Suites

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

Hotel Aluxor SFO

Where to stay in Central San Mateo

Fisherman's Wharf

Union Square

Downtown San Francisco

North Beach

Nob Hill

Top Central San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hilton San Francisco Union Square

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