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The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
3.5 star property
San Leandro
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,528 reviews)
"Everything was amazing, including the breakfast!!"
United States
Maria
The price is €77
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG
3.5 star property
Bayfront
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,829 reviews)
"Wonderful stay"
United States
Ethan
The price is €116
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,909 reviews)
"Rooms were really clean, great staff, great places nearby"
United States
Abhay
The price is €149
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3,238 reviews)
"Good hotel in good location."
United States
Gonzalo
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Handlery Union Square Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel

The Pickwick Hotel
3.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,347 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay close to stores I’ll be back"
United States
Geraldine
The price is €104
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
The Pickwick Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
3.0 star property
Ingold - Milldale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,885 reviews)
"Clean room, great location, great stay"
United States
Benjamin
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
12 Jul - 13 Jul
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
3.0 star property
Airport District
5.8 out of 10, (2,218 reviews)
"My husband and I really enjoyed staying at your hotel. Being very unfamiliar with the Oakland airport area we did not venture out. We enjoyed relaxing with a couple cocktails. We stayed in and had dinner and breakfast. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. Parking was close and safe. The room temperature was very comfortable"
United States
Gordon
The price is €69
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Oakland Airport Executive Hotel

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
Sunnyvale
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,830 reviews)
"Room was clean and had a nice breakfast buffet. "
United States
Maren
The price is €83
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul
Maple Tree Inn

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown
3.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,205 reviews)
"Great staff, clean and modern rooms, solid breakfast."
United States
Kama
The price is €185
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Hyatt Place San Francisco Downtown

Half Moon Bay Lodge

Half Moon Bay Lodge
3.0 star property
Ocean Colony
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,249 reviews)
"Nice clean room, friendly staff, good breakfast! Would stay here again!"
United States
sarah
The price is €207
includes taxes & fees
6 Jul - 7 Jul
Half Moon Bay Lodge

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
Fisherman's Wharf
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,370 reviews)
"Nice hotel, good location, very clean,"
United States
Kristen
The price is €200
includes taxes & fees
2 Jul - 3 Jul
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
Union Square
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,301 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Devin
The price is €115
includes taxes & fees
28 Jun - 29 Jun
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge
3.0 star property
Emeryville
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,539 reviews)
"A good place to stay"
United States
Thomas
The price is €138
includes taxes & fees
15 Jul - 16 Jul
Sonesta Emeryville - San Francisco Bay Bridge

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove
3.0 star property
San Antonio
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,075 reviews)
"Rooms clean,close to airport staff very friendly"
United States
Josephine
The price is €108
includes taxes & fees
5 Jul - 6 Jul
Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
3.5 star property
The East Side
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,528 reviews)
"Very nice and great place to stay"
United States
Martha
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 star property
Bayfront
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2,197 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
marion
The price is €147
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
3.0 star property
Millbrae
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,701 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Roberto
The price is €132
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
Millbrae
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,233 reviews)
"The hotel is in a great location near the airport with reliable shuttle services. The hotel is clean and the rooms are comfortable."
United States
George
The price is €129
includes taxes & fees
4 Jul - 5 Jul
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront
3.0 star property
Oyster Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2,200 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
William Lee
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul
Sonesta Select San Francisco Airport Oyster Point Waterfront

Hotel Focus SFO

Hotel Focus SFO
3.0 star property
The East Side
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,611 reviews)
"Good hotel close to the airport - affordable with a sufficient breakfast and convenient shuttle bus."
United Kingdom
DYLAN
The price is €91
includes taxes & fees
18 Jul - 19 Jul
Hotel Focus SFO
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Nestled between San Francisco and Silicon Valley, this vibrant city offers Japanese gardens and hiking trails in Coyote Point Park. Families love the interactive CuriOdyssey science museum, while shoppers flock to Hillsdale Shopping Centre for retail therapy after farmers market visits.

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What are the best 3-star hotels in San Mateo?
Expedia travellers recommend Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO, an IHG Hotel. It comes with WiFi and front desk services, and is around 3 kilometres north of central San Mateo. Stone Villa Inn is another well-liked 3-star hotel. Located approximately 3 kilometres southeast of downtown, it offers a cafe and premium bedding.
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