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 52 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, Burlingame Museum of PEZ Memorabilia and Poplar Creek Golf Course 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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@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

Central San Mateo

RM2,015 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Central San Mateo

RM1,980 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

28.2 km from Central San Mateo

Gary

RM681 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

26.7 km from Central San Mateo

Christine

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jan - 17 Jan

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

28.3 km from Central San Mateo

Harold Franklin

RM777 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Feb - 13 Feb

Handlery Union Square Hotel

26 km from Central San Mateo

Laura

RM2,722 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Feb - 6 Feb

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

26.6 km from Central San Mateo

Carlos Emiro

RM606 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

28.1 km from Central San Mateo

Sergio

RM696 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Feb - 10 Feb

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

26.6 km from Central San Mateo

Steven

RM580 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

King George Hotel

25.9 km from Central San Mateo

Jamie

RM461 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

YOTEL San Francisco

25.3 km from Central San Mateo

Sherretha

RM468 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jan - 17 Jan

Aloft San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Central San Mateo

Jon

RM579 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jan - 17 Jan

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

27.3 km from Central San Mateo

Chi

RM667 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jan - 17 Jan

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

25.8 km from Central San Mateo

Robert

RM996 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

26.1 km from Central San Mateo

Amy

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Jan - 16 Jan

The Westin San Francisco Airport

6.3 km from Central San Mateo

Risa

RM638 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jan - 17 Jan

Hilton Garden Inn Sunnyvale

32.1 km from Central San Mateo

Andrew

RM590 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Jan - 17 Jan

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

28.3 km from Central San Mateo

Deborah

RM765 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Jan - 29 Jan

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.2 km from Central San Mateo

Abu

Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Comfort Inn by the Bay

27.9 km from Central San Mateo

Wallace

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Jan - 30 Jan

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