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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, (943)
"Great stay, would recommend. "
United States
Jesse
The price is RM343
RM394 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 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, (7240)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Isaiah
The price is RM404
RM642 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (2795)
"Clean hotel, great location, kind staff! "
United States
Felix
The price is RM4,250
RM5,002 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4.0 star property
30.1 km from South San Mateo
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (2195)
"Great hotel "
United States
Tanya
The price is RM445
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 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, (5042)
"Rooms were great, staff was great, location was great. "
United States
Jonathan
The price is RM454
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

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
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2232)
"This was a very nice hotel. Clean, friendly staff, close to everything but also not in the middle of the business of San Francisco. I will definetly stay here again. "
United States
Christina
The price is RM437
RM636 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Fisherman's Wharf 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, (2832)
"Clean room, friendly staff and good location"
United States
Jose Eduardo
The price is RM406
RM478 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

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, (3831)
"Excellent stay and great location! "
United States
CHRISTINE
The price is RM513
RM790 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Hotel Caza Fisherman's Wharf

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, (2779)
"Breakfast was very good, many options to choose. "
United States
Hourn
The price is RM425
RM483 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, (2243)
"Spotless — not fancy but clean open and comfortable !!! Great airport hotel!!!!"
United States
Michael
The price is RM456
RM524 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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, (2018)
"Comfortable room, welcome glass of wine, easy shuttle to and from airport, friendly staff."
United States
Carole
The price is RM417
RM598 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
The Westin San Francisco Airport

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, (3113)
"Great place to stay in the coty"
United States
Steve
The price is RM307
RM362 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square

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, (2338)
"Great location"
United States
Deborah
The price is RM509
RM742 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan 2026
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

King George Hotel

King George Hotel
3.0 star property
29.4 km from South San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2101)
"Great place!"
United States
Troy
The price is RM322
RM440 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
King George Hotel

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
4.0 star property
31.6 km from South San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1480)
"Wonderful Stay"
United States
Robert
The price is RM547
RM810 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
4.0 star property
7.2 km from South San Mateo
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1384)
"Great location and staff"
United States
Ernest Dean
The price is RM464
RM528 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport

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, (1213)
"Perfect place to stay and enjoy "
United States
Ali
The price is RM594
RM655 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley
3.5 star property
30.6 km from South San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Clean rooms and amazing staff!"
United States
Grace
The price is RM444
RM501 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Radisson Hotel Sunnyvale – Silicon Valley

Maple Tree Inn

Maple Tree Inn
3.0 star property
32.1 km from South San Mateo
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2511)
"Great room and beds, breakfast was amazing "
United States
Donald
Maple Tree Inn

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, (1638)
"Great location, service, and rooms!"
United States
Joyce
The price is RM470
RM726 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
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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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