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Hotels in South San Mateo, San Francisco

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Our top choices for South San Mateo hotels

The Catrina Hotel

The Catrina Hotel
2.5 star property
South San Mateo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (945)
"Great stay, would recommend. "
United States
Jesse
The price is RM342
RM394 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
The Catrina Hotel

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
31.6 km from South San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (7256)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is RM405
RM643 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
31.7 km from South San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3840)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is RM492
RM765 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
30.1 km from South San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2210)
"We loved our stay! "
United States
Christine
The price is RM363
RM427 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 star property
30 km from South San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (5055)
"Nice stay. Hotel was clean, quiet and accessible. "
United States
Brandon
The price is RM483
RM568 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
4.0 star property
30 km from South San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2844)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is RM407
RM479 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4.0 star property
31.7 km from South San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2345)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is RM507
RM739 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront
4.0 star property
16.8 km from South San Mateo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1347)
"It was a comfortable stay there. "
United States
Asif
The price is RM349
RM412 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport North Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront
4.0 star property
6.8 km from South San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2784)
"Breakfast was very good, many options to choose. "
United States
Hourn
The price is RM426
RM484 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hilton San Francisco Airport Bayfront

Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport
3.0 star property
9.6 km from South San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2229)
"Spotless — not fancy but clean open and comfortable !!! Great airport hotel!!!!"
United States
Michael
The price is RM456
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Aloft San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
9.6 km from South San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2020)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is RM417
RM597 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport

Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5 star property
29.4 km from South San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2802)
"Clean hotel, great location, kind staff! "
United States
Felix
The price is RM4,248
RM4,999 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Chancellor Hotel on Union Square
3.5 star property
29.5 km from South San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3110)
"Clean room, helpful staff and great location to explore de city."
United States
Alan
The price is RM307
RM363 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Nikko San Francisco
4.5 star property
29.2 km from South San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (2657)
"Great service, great location, great hotel. "
United States
Laura
The price is RM616
RM911 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
4.0 star property
31.6 km from South San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1646)
"Great location, service, and rooms!"
United States
Joyce
The price is RM470
RM725 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG
3.0 star property
31.6 km from South San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2247)
"Awesome place to stay"
United States
Mark Anthony
The price is RM482
RM699 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

InterContinental San Francisco by IHG
4.0 star property
28.7 km from South San Mateo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1044)
"Pleasant stay"
United States
Yiwei
The price is RM700
RM991 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
InterContinental San Francisco by IHG

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
29.4 km from South San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2100)
"The staff were all friendly and courteous, the room and bathroom were very clean, the beds were comfortable and a very good location."
United States
Jamie
The price is RM323
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
King George Hotel

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto
5.0 star property
24.4 km from South San Mateo
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1220)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is RM603
RM665 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport

Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
2.5 star property
Shoreview, 5.2 km from South San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1256)
"Good place to stay, clean and good breakfast."
United States
Xiaohong
The price is RM383
RM441 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Best Western Inn & Suites San Mateo - San Francisco Airport
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Where to stay in South San Mateo

Find the best South San Mateo areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Union Square

Packed with a treasure trove of upmarket boutiques, designer labels and department store, shoppers will love this huge shopping plaza.

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

Fisherman's Wharf

This waterfront location is steeped in history dating back to the days of the gold rush. Today, visitors come here for its vibrant atmosphere and great food.

South of Market

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

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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Frequently asked questions

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 29 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 Peninsula Museum of Art. 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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