Downtown San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit Downtown San Mateo
Stay near popular Downtown San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Half Moon Bay Family Friendly Guided E-bike Tour
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in Downtown San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Great place - good location and rooms are nice. Thoughtful touches."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
"I felt safe as a solo traveler but would have appreciated help with my luggage from my car to my room. I was disappointed that the hotels main restaurant was closed during my visit but the convenience store on site had everything I needed. My room was beautiful and the 16th floor access to the jacuzzi ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Very basic and that’s great if that’s what you are looking for. The price reflects its location but good value for money. Room was clean and big. Terrible pillows though but not sure if that’s just an American thing 😂"
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown San Mateo
Union Square
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Union Square. Check out top attractions like Westin St Francis Hotel Glass Elevators and Union Square, and jump on the metro at Powell St & Geary Blvd Stop or Powell St & Post St Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Fisherman's Wharf
Travellers love Fisherman's Wharf for its popular shops, and you can see more of San Francisco by jumping on the metro at Jones St and Beach St Stop or Jefferson St & Taylor St Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Pier 39 and San Francisco Bay.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to Chase Center – discover South of Market, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Nob Hill
Gourmet restaurants Chinatown and top sights from SF Masonic Auditorium to Cable Car Museum – discover Nob Hill, a destination also famous for its shopping.
