East San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit East San Mateo
Stay near popular East San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Beginner Surfing Lesson - Pacifica or Santa Cruz
San Francisco to Monterey Pacific Coast Highway Audio Tour
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Top hotels in East San Mateo
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG
"Did not have towels in the room, leftovers in the fridge, took multiple calls just to get towels, while waiting to take a shower late at night. Probably bed bugs, was itchy sleeping in the beds. Do they clean?"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"We were in a room that was extremely loud due to outside street noise but, the hotel was quite comfortable in spite of that."
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Where to stay in East 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.
