What is South San Mateo like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that San Mateo's South San Mateo neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center as part of your South San Mateo travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in South San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Catrina Hotel is the highest ranked property in South San Mateo. This hotel offers free parking and free WiFi.

How many hotels will I be able to find in the South San Mateo area?

Expedia has 30 hotels and other accommodation options in South 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 South San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer in South San Mateo.

What can I see and do in this San Mateo neighbourhood?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Sugarloaf Mountain, Paddock Park and Bay Meadows Park. Hillsdale Shopping Center and San Mateo County Event Center are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South San Mateo include Lakeshore Park Beach, The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Twin Pines Art Center. While you're out sightseeing, Oceanic Foot Spa and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

How can I get around South San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Hillsdale Station.

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An outdoor patio area with a modern building in the background, featuring a glass door entrance, outdoor seating, and a variety of plants.

1. The Catrina Hotel

South San Mateo

Robert

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A hotel entrance with a glass facade, outdoor seating, and a landscaped garden area.

2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

6.8 km from South San Mateo

Yvonne

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

East San Mateo, 4.1 km from South San Mateo

Jonathan

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a curved wooden balcony, and a central seating area with sofas and a coffee table.

4. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Shoreview, 5.2 km from South San Mateo

Adam Costco Visa

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a covered waiting area, glass doors, and a clear sky.

5. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

9.6 km from South San Mateo

Scott

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a television, and a small plant.

6. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

7.9 km from South San Mateo

Virginia

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple entry points, and a well-lit entrance.

7. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

7.5 km from South San Mateo

Marilyn

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A hotel with a courtyard, arched walkways, and a sign reading "Half Moon Bay Lodge".

8. Half Moon Bay Lodge

15.3 km from South San Mateo

Mark

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern living room with a green wall, a sofa, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a lamp.

9. The Dylan at SFO

9.7 km from South San Mateo

Ellen

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

10. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

8.1 km from South San Mateo

gary

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio with wooden furniture, a chessboard, and hanging floral decorations.

11. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

11.5 km from South San Mateo

Chitla

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, dining area with tables and chairs, and a decorative light fixture.

12. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

11.8 km from South San Mateo

HomerH

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio with round tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and parked cars in the background.

13. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

8.6 km from South San Mateo

Leasa

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern lobby with a cityscape mural, a reception desk, seating area, and a door with blinds.

14. Hotel Skye SFO

13.2 km from South San Mateo

Terry

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a high ceiling with chandeliers.

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

11.6 km from South San Mateo

Xiaoshi

includes taxes & fees

26 Nov - 27 Nov

A reception area with a counter, two patterned chairs, a yellow ottoman, and a large blue potted plant.

16. Hotel Aura SFO

12.6 km from South San Mateo

Pam

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a table, and two framed pictures on the wall.

17. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

11.2 km from South San Mateo

John

includes taxes & fees

4 Dec - 5 Dec

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a large window.

18. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

13.4 km from South San Mateo

Medhat

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern interior with a wooden partition, a stone accent wall, and a bar area.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

16.8 km from South San Mateo

Luis Alberto

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel lobby with a central reception desk, large columns, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

15.6 km from South San Mateo

Riley

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

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Compare popular hotels in South San Mateo

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Catrina Hotel	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,068 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 3,267 reviews	View
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,418 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,286 reviews	View

Where to stay in South San Mateo

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Union Square

This famous shopping area is a magnet for fashionistas as well as a historic landmark of old San Francisco.

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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 Chase Center are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Soak up the atmosphere of bygone days on this historic wharf where the emphasis is still firmly on seafood.

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South of Market

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

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Nob Hill

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

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Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Tilden Hotel

8/10 Good

"Not in the best part of town and you can tell it was an SRO at one point. However the bed was incredible and we got a great nights sleep. I also think having the cafe there is nice but it was closed during our stay."

Hotel Julian

8/10 Good

"The location of this hotel was fantastic with easy access to plenty of restaurants and places to visit for meals and nightlife. Very easy access to the bus too for visiting other neighborhoods like Union Square, Nob Hill, and the Marina. The staff was great too. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. We would have loved black-out curtains and a fridge in our room, but otherwise, we had a very comfortable stay. Highly Recommend."

Club Quarters Hotel Embarcadero, San Francisco

8/10 Good

"This is a good hotel in a convenient location. I took public transit into the city, so I have no idea on the parking situation. I needed to go to the Ferry Building and it's a short walk. The place was clean, modern and in good shape I'd stay here again."

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2. Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

3. Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo

4. Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

5. Aloft by Marriott San Francisco Airport

6. Good Nite Inn - Redwood City

7. Crowne Plaza San Francisco Airport by IHG

8. Half Moon Bay Lodge

9. The Dylan at SFO

10. Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport

11. The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

12. Hotel 1550 - SFO Airport

13. Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

14. Hotel Skye SFO

15. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

16. Hotel Aura SFO

17. Atherton Park Inn & Suites

18. Gateway Inn & Suites San Francisco SFO Airport

19. DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

20. Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco Arpt North

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Where to stay in South San Mateo

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Top South San Mateo Hotel Reviews

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