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
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"The room is clean and breakfast is very good ! Will definitely stay here again if ever we go to SF."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"Great location. Building desperately needs repair both inside and outside. Extremely dirty hallways and elevators. Not a great deal for the price. I love dogs but on more than one occasion dogs were urinating on pool deck and in small garden boxes around pool. Nobody cleaned it up nor did anyone ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location, the rooms were perfect. Front desk was very accommodating. The restaurant was great and convenient. My only complaint was parking. It seems like the valet persons first day. And valeting was pricey."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Everything went well and it was a very pleasant overall stay. Staff were nice and rooms were clean. Breakfast was very good. Only complaint was that the parking spots were way too tight and the parking garage clearance was 5’10 so our car rack bumped the initial entrance a bit. Would stay again, ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Very nice staff.good location, near to BART station. Very Good breakfast included."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown San Mateo
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.
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 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.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – 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.
