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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
3.0 star property
Central San Mateo
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1032)
"Yes, room was clean, staff very kind. "
United States
Jesus
The price is HK$764
HK$883 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
3 bedrooms
Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC
2.0 star property
Central San Mateo
The price is HK$2,127
HK$3,965 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC
Living area
@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO
3.0 star property
Central San Mateo
The price is HK$5,657
HK$8,272 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO
Lobby sitting area
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7239)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is HK$777
HK$1,235 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
28.3 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3844)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is HK$948
HK$1,473 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
Front of property – evening/night
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
26.7 km from Central San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2220)
"We loved our stay! "
United States
Christine
The price is HK$760
HK$895 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool loungers
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
26.6 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5083)
"Great location, friendly staff and all the amenities. "
United States
Kerry
The price is HK$927
HK$1,091 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
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The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
6.4 km from Central San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2023)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is HK$802
HK$1,150 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
The Westin San Francisco Airport
Terrace/patio
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
26.6 km from Central San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2852)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is HK$789
HK$928 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Games room
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
28.3 km from Central San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2359)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is HK$956
HK$1,446 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Free daily buffet breakfast
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
28.2 km from Central San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2260)
"Awesome place to stay"
United States
Mark Anthony
The price is HK$919
HK$1,335 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
American cuisine
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
3.4 km from Central San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2813)
"Very nice hotel"
United States
TingTing
The price is HK$824
HK$936 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
Lobby sitting area
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
26.1 km from Central San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3123)
"Location, ease of check in, great staff"
United States
Margaret
The price is HK$590
HK$697 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
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Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
26 km from Central San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2814)
"Clean hotel, great location, kind staff! "
United States
Felix
The price is HK$8,175
HK$9,622 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan
Handlery Union Square Hotel
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SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3.0 star property
8 km from Central San Mateo
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2989)
"The food was great in the morning very pleasant atmosphere the room was clean I will use them again when I go to San Francisco"
United States
matt
The price is HK$676
HK$782 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Interior entrance
Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO

Hotel Aura SFO
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2557)
"Clean, quiet, close to the airport."
United States
RICHARD
The price is HK$736
HK$883 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Hotel Aura SFO
Front of property – evening/night
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
25.8 km from Central San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2672)
"Great service, great location, great hotel. "
United States
Laura
The price is HK$1,185
HK$1,752 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan
Hotel Nikko San Francisco
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King George Hotel

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
25.9 km from Central San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2103)
"The staff were all friendly and courteous, the room and bathroom were very clean, the beds were comfortable and a very good location."
United States
Jamie
The price is HK$652
HK$884 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
King George Hotel
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Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
6.4 km from Central San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2244)
"Room was clean and checkin staff was very friendly!"
United States
Youngjin
The price is HK$952
HK$1,095 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
Aloft San Francisco Airport
Interior entrance
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
28.2 km from Central San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1652)
"Great location, service, and rooms!"
United States
Joyce
The price is HK$750
HK$1,213 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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Where to stay in Central San Mateo

Find the best Central San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Union Square featuring a city and a high-rise building

Union Square

Fashion puts on its finest face in one of the country’s largest shopping plazas.

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.

Fisherman\'s Wharf showing a bay or harbour

Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront neighborhood dates back to the gold rush era and is a hub for tourist activities, sea lions and seafood restaurants.

South of Market which includes skyline, a city and a park

South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

Nob Hill showing street scenes and a city

Nob Hill

Examine architecturally significant buildings, visit the Cable Car Museum and enjoy magnificent views of greater San Francisco in this affluent district.

Top Central San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay!"
Carlos Emiro 11-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Frequently asked questions

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.
What's a favourite place to stay in Central San Mateo?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG is the highest ranked property in Central San Mateo. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre.
How many hotels will I find in the Central San Mateo area?
Expedia has 49 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, Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia and Poplar Creek Golf Course 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.

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