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 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.

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Our top choices for Central San Mateo hotels

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Central San Mateo

HK$3,809 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

Central San Mateo

HK$2,483 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

The Nest Hotel Palo Alto

23.7 km from Central San Mateo

Emilia

HK$1,128 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Feb - 22 Feb

Creekside Inn

23.2 km from Central San Mateo

Alan

HK$1,016 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

28.6 km from Central San Mateo

Douglas R.

HK$980 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Feb - 22 Feb

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.2 km from Central San Mateo

ethan

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

24.4 km from Central San Mateo

Anaisa

HK$1,050 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Shoreview, 1.9 km from Central San Mateo

Xiaohong

HK$848 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Menlo Park Inn

17.1 km from Central San Mateo

Vilma

The Palo Alto Inn

25 km from Central San Mateo

John

HK$676 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

Dinah's Garden Hotel

25.1 km from Central San Mateo

mark

HK$1,388 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Feb - 1 Mar

The Ameswell Hotel

28.6 km from Central San Mateo

Gil

HK$1,335 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Feb - 22 Feb

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley

24.2 km from Central San Mateo

Bruce

HK$862 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Feb - 16 Feb

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

27.3 km from Central San Mateo

Jayme

HK$1,696 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Feb - 14 Feb

Aloft San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Central San Mateo

Jon

HK$1,019 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Feb - 15 Feb

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

30.5 km from Central San Mateo

vicki

HK$1,052 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

8 km from Central San Mateo

John Aldrane

HK$984 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

15.9 km from Central San Mateo

Brad

Pacifica Beach Hotel

15.9 km from Central San Mateo

Constance

HK$864 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

Stanyan Park Hotel

25.4 km from Central San Mateo

Lori

HK$1,591 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

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