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Browse Select San Mateo Hostels

Orange Village Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

1.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (941)
"The rooms were very cosy, clean and comfortable, at a reasonable price! Will definitely recommend to fellow travelers in City"
Orange Village Hostel
Chapter San Francisco
Exterior

Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (297)
"It was a good place"
Chapter San Francisco
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lounge

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (326)
"Great staff and location "
The price is 1.863.673 ₫
2.170.091 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
Fireplace

Amsterdam Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (163)
"Nice place!"
The price is 2.563.103 ₫
3.011.646 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Amsterdam Hostel
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Queen Room with Balcony and Ensuite | 1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (264)
"Great staff and awesome location"
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
European Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

1.5 star property
5.4 out of 10, (638)
"If you don't mind about the smell of dirty carpet and stuffy room that doesn't have air circulation. Then you can try this Hostel. It's cheap but not clean. "
The price is 1.456.732 ₫
1.711.660 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Aug - 23 Aug
European Hostel
Adelaide Hostel
Terrace/patio

Adelaide Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (628)
"."
The price is 2.490.995 ₫
2.927.050 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Aug - 20 Aug
Adelaide Hostel
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
1 bedroom, laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (47)
"Very nice people and good environment "
The price is 2.984.236 ₫
3.506.476 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
On the beach

HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (125)
"ホステルとしては、全く問題ない内容だと思います。 車でない場合、多少アクセスに難はありますが、灯台の目の前に宿泊可能で、景色も良くのんびりとした時間を過ごせます。"
HI Point Montara Lighthouse Hostel
Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel
Terrace/patio

Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel

1.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
"Modern place with sleeping pods and very nice people. "
Podshare San Francisco Marina - Hostel
Ansonia Hotel - Hostel
Front of property

Ansonia Hotel - Hostel

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
"Enjoyed my stay! Not too fancy but gets the job done, clean and safe. Had my own bathroom so don't forget to request that if you don't want to share, though the shared was clean as well. Loved it!"
Ansonia Hotel - Hostel
DC Crashpad - Hostel
Porch

DC Crashpad - Hostel

2.0 star property
4.4 out of 10, (162)
"Property was clean.Guests in hostel were friendly. only complaints are dryer was not working and no clean towels for guests to use."
DC Crashpad - Hostel
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful hotel Excellent free buffet breakfast Very comfortable bed Location was wonderful, walking distance to the wharf. "
Junaid 2-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Frequently asked questions

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 Pier 39, San Francisco Bay and Chase Center. Get out into nature with places such as Coyote Point Park, Shoreview Park and JoinVille Park. Cultural attractions include CuriOdyssey, Hiller Aviation Museum and Fox Theatre.
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.