South San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit South San Mateo
Stay near popular South San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Alcatraz Inside tour with Round trip ferry & Audio App Packages
San Francisco Bay Sightseeing Cruise International Narration
California Academy of Sciences Daytime Admission
Go City: San Francisco All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions
Top hotels in South San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"They "upgraded" me to a room right by the lobby. The "upgrade" was having a patio...well the room was right next to where the room service closet is, the patio had no chairs to sit in and also faced a wall. The bathroom was so small that if you using the toilet that if you opened the door to get ..."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
Hilton San Francisco Union Square
FOUND Hotel Carlton, Nob Hill
"Very low price, would definitely come back."
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay
Parc 55 San Francisco - A Hilton Hotel
"I enjoyed the conscience of the location"
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026
Where to stay in South 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.
