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Featured Hostels in San Mateo and around

Chapter San Francisco
Exterior

Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (338)
"Loved this hostel "
Chapter San Francisco
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (54)
"Nice place to stay "
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Queen Room with Balcony and Ensuite

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (279)
"Great staff and awesome location"
The price is €179
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Lounge

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (343)
"Very good hostel "
The price is €71
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Orange Village Hostel
Lobby

Orange Village Hostel

1.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (967)
"Friendly staff and luggage storage before and after check-out is available. "
Orange Village Hostel
Adelaide Hostel
Terrace/patio

Adelaide Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (629)
"."
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Adelaide Hostel
Amsterdam Hostel
Fireplace

Amsterdam Hostel

2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (175)
"Nice place!"
The price is €72
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Amsterdam Hostel
European Hostel
Front of property

European Hostel

1.5 star property
5.4 out of 10, (654)
"It was good for the price, clean and quiet."
The price is €43
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
European Hostel
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent . From staff , cleanliness . Everything . Highly recommended"
Hunghsing 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Find out more about San Mateo

Find out more about San Mateo

San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,425
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
€43
Highest Price
€179

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Mateo?
Our customers like these accommodations in the area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG - 16.5 mi (26.6 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Jones St Stop and California St & Taylor St Stop. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Hilton San Francisco Financial District - 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a lift at this hotel.
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, JoinVille Park and Los Prados Park. 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.

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