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Our top choices for San Mateo hostels

Lobby sitting area
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (372)
"Clean room, friendly staff"
United States
mark ryan
The price is 1.868.081 ₫
2.175.224 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Interior
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (305)
"Comfortable beds, privacy, clean room"
United States
Corey
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Full-sized fridge, microwave, toaster
Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (382)
"Wonderful place to stay and relax. Professional staff and services."
United States
Syed
Chapter San Francisco
Lobby
Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (204)
"Clean, walkable and quiet hostel with plenty of food within walking distance."
United States
Daniel
The price is 1.495.573 ₫
1.757.272 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Amsterdam Hostel
Lobby
Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (989)
"Some of the best staff Ive encountered in hostels. Very friendly overall atmosphere and vibe. "
United States
Eugene
Orange Village Hostel
Living area
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

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 2.311.543 ₫
2.716.063 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Front of property
European Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (667)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
The price is 1.235.535 ₫
1.451.753 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
European Hostel
Terrace/patio
Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (633)
"I needed a quick place to stay after making a mistake with my flight. The price for the 4 bed to a room was very good. The hostel is clean and the staff was very helpful. You can't expect "quiet" when you're in the Union Square area, but I was happy with my stay."
United States
Michael
The price is 2.456.619 ₫
2.886.462 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan
Adelaide Hostel
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

10/10 Excellent
"Nicely feel and helpful staff."
Eric 1-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,594
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
1.451.753 ₫
Highest Price
2.886.462 ₫

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 San Francisco Bay, Oracle Park and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places such as Coyote Point Park, Sawyer Camp Trail 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.