Hotels in San Mateo, CA

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San Mateo, CA, United States
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Cheapest month:December
Most expensive month:November
Average price in San Mateo:€142/night
Cheapest price found:€49/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Wednesday
€118 - €163
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
€121 - €200
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated San Mateo hotels

Browse through properties in San Mateo that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 140 properties in San Mateo and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
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1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, CA, United States
2.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
€180
Avg. per night
2000 Bridgepointe Circle, San Mateo, CA, United States
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
€135
Avg. per night
330 North Bayshore Boulevard, San Mateo, CA, United States
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
€97
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in San Mateo

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A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in San Mateo. We've also highlighted the most popular hotels and best value within each hotel class.
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1770 South Amphlett Boulevard, San Mateo, CA, United States
€180

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Where to stay in San Mateo

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About San Mateo

Tucked into the renowned Silicon Valley just outside San Francisco, San Mateo carves out its own unique spot within the hi-tech corridor. Diverse shopping districts, leafy parks, excellent museums and colourful gardens offer a pleasant mix of nature and culture.

Things to do in San Mateo

Parks in San Mateo are a perfect antidote for the constant technology buzz, starting with Sugarloaf Nature Area. You can hike several trails to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain for spectacular views of the San Francisco and San Mateo bridge, then head to Sea Point Park for windsurfing and kayaking.

Travelling with the family? Coyote Point Park features the CuriOdyssey science museum and zoo, where kids can engage in science experiments and wander through naturalistic wildlife habitats for golden eagles, rubber boas and dozens of native birds in the aviary. Coyote park also boasts the Magic Mountain Playground with castles and dragons.

You can have traditional afternoon tea in the Japanese Tea Garden, then explore the exotic plants, bamboo grove and koi pond. You can also stroll Filoli Gardens on Canada Road before stopping by the Hiller Aviation Museum for an insider look at a 747 cockpit, original aircraft and flight simulators.

In the evening, indulge in international cuisine at small cafes lining Old Town San Mateo, which range from Latin American to Filipino, Mexican and Southeast Asian. Pick up some tickets for live music and theatrical performances at Fox Theatre or spend an evening with Broadway-style musicals or ballet at San Mateo Performing Arts Center.

Getting around San Mateo

San Mateo benefits from the San Francisco Bay Area transit services, which include buses, trains, ferries, light rail and cable cars. Rental cars are available at San Francisco International Airport, about 10 kilometres away.

Facts about staying in San Mateo

Find useful tips and insights about staying in San Mateo to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in San Mateo?

    416 reviews rated Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco Sfo, An IHG Hotel with an average score of 7.3/10. It may also be worth looking into the San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport, which received a rating of 8.1/10 from 48 reviews. Best Western Coyote Point Inn could also be a good option, with a score of 8.3/10 from 31 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel near San Mateo County Event Center?

    The Catrina Hotel is a hotel near San Mateo County Event Center that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.0 across 139 reviews.

  • What is a good hotel in San Mateo near Hillsdale Shopping Center?

    The Catrina Hotel is rated 8.0 from 139 reviews and is close to Hillsdale Shopping Center.

  • How much do hotels in San Mateo cost?

    Searches in the last 72 hours suggest an average price of around €170/night is normal for a hotel in San Mateo.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in San Mateo?

    €83/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in San Mateo by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours. This coming weekend (29 Mar to 31 Mar), prices can start from as low as €101/night.

  • How much is a hotel in San Mateo tonight?

    A hotel in San Mateo tonight can start as low as €83 for the night, with an average cost of €162, based on HotelsCombined searches over the last 72 hours.

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