What is Central San Mateo like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting San Mateo's Central San Mateo neighborhood. Are you looking for Central San Mateo travel tips? Be sure to check out The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12 while you're in the neighborhood.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Central San Mateo?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG is the highest ranked property in Central San Mateo. This hotel offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness center.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Central San Mateo area?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations in Central 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 Central San Mateo, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Central San Mateo.

What is there to do in this San Mateo neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Central San Mateo are The San Mateo Japanese Garden and Cinemark Century San Mateo 12. While you're out sightseeing, Poplar Creek Golf Course and San Mateo County Event Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in San Mateo.

How can I get around Central San Mateo and the greater San Mateo area?

If you want to venture out of town, San Mateo Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Hayward Park Station.

10 Best Hotels in Central San Mateo, San Francisco for 2026

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Sanmateo Cozy Central 3b1b Home Garage Parking AC

Central San Mateo

CA $605 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 2 - Mar 3

@ Marbella Lane - Bright and Cozy Home Near SFO

Central San Mateo

CA $458 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Comfort Inn Castro Valley

25.4 km from Central San Mateo

Catherine

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 8 - Mar 9

Hampton Inn & Suites Mountain View

28.6 km from Central San Mateo

Douglas R.

CA $158 total

includes taxes & fees

Mar 13 - Mar 14

Creekside Inn

23.2 km from Central San Mateo

Bo Xie and Tao

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Inn at Rockaway San Francisco Pacifica

15.9 km from Central San Mateo

Brad

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View | Balcony view

Pacifica Beach Hotel

15.9 km from Central San Mateo

Constance

CA $159 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay

19.2 km from Central San Mateo

ethan

CA $162 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

The Ameswell Hotel

28.6 km from Central San Mateo

Gil

CA $207 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

Shashi Hotel Mountain View Palo Alto

27.3 km from Central San Mateo

Jayme

CA $223 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 13 - Feb 14

The Zen Hotel Palo Alto

24.4 km from Central San Mateo

Anaisa

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 14 - Feb 15

Menlo Park Inn

17.1 km from Central San Mateo

Vilma

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Hotel Zico, BW Signature Collection

30.5 km from Central San Mateo

vicki

CA $134 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Dinah's Garden Hotel

25.1 km from Central San Mateo

mark

CA $252 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Half Moon Bay Lodge

17 km from Central San Mateo

Shaine

CA $226 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Aloft San Francisco Airport

6.4 km from Central San Mateo

Jon

CA $177 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 20 - Feb 21

Executive Inn & Suites Embarcadero Cove

25.7 km from Central San Mateo

Linda

CA $225 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 15 - Feb 16

Best Western Plus Garden Court Inn

28.8 km from Central San Mateo

Rajnesh

CA $160 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Hyatt Place Newark/Silicon Valley

29.6 km from Central San Mateo

shujia

CA $156 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 22 - Feb 23

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen | Living area

Chase Suite Hotel Newark-Fremont

28.5 km from Central San Mateo

Anamaria

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Where to stay in Central San Mateo

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Union Square

Major tourist destination in downtown San Francisco, Union Square boasts shopping, hotels, and theaters. Explore department stores, boutiques, and galleries, or catch a performance at various theaters. Enjoy the Dewey Monument and stunning views from nearby hotels. Easily accessible via cable car lines, buses, and subway systems.

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Fisherman's Wharf

Discover Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square, and the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in this bustling tourist hotspot. Savor seafood at family-owned restaurants and explore the sea lion colony, while enjoying convenient cable car access.

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Downtown San Francisco

Serving as San Francisco's central business district, this area boasts Northern California's two tallest buildings, the Salesforce Tower and Transamerica Pyramid. Explore shopping malls like the Embarcadero Center and enjoy parks such as Sue Biermann Park, all easily accessible via Muni bus and rail lines.

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South of Market

From baseball games to top-notch art exhibits, find endless entertainment in one of San Francisco’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.

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Nob Hill

Luxury hotels, historic mansions, and Michelin-starred restaurants abound in this upscale area. Explore Union Square shopping district, Grace Cathedral, and the SF Masonic Auditorium for a taste of culture and history.

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