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Our top choices for San Mateo hostels

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (416 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and location is also good"
United States
JOHAN JOHN
The price is CA $112
CA $130 total
includes taxes & fees
May 31 - Jun 1
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"This was a bad stay. The Found staff onsite was awful! Tho not bPoshtels hire, the latter is housed in the Found hotel. I travel, but maintain an address in SF for business. It is on my ID. I arrived to check-in exhausted, hoping for a pleasant 1-night stay at a relatively new spot. I pre-payed. I was met by a sour young woman who proclaimed I could NOT stay there because I was a "local" - I shouldn't even have had to explain. She refused to check me in, made me sit in the lobby 20 min, called a...
United States
Tamara
The price is CA $49
CA $73 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Bposhtels San Francisco

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (351 reviews)
"Great location with breakfast and parking. Can’t go wrong."
United States
Jennifer
The price is CA $135
CA $157 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (420 reviews)
"Very clean "
United States
Regina
The price is CA $97
CA $113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18
Chapter San Francisco

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"We need tables in each room to improve your hotel to another level. The staff were very helpful and friendly. Excellent service "
United States
Bernadette
The price is CA $99
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Orange Village Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (229 reviews)
"Good Location . Near unio square"
United Kingdom
PONRAJ
The price is CA $93
CA $109 total
includes taxes & fees
May 28 - May 29
Amsterdam Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (641 reviews)
"Room was okay, kinda smelled a little funny, but at the price rate that’s fairly normal "
United States
Jesse
The price is CA $123
CA $144 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 4 - Jun 5
Adelaide Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (686 reviews)
"Was very minimal, but was as exactly as expected for the cost. Great budget hostel. Very small small rooms"
United States
Alexander
The price is CA $78
CA $91 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
European Hostel
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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,107
Accommodation
13 Hostels
Lowest Price
CA $73
Highest Price
CA $157

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in San Mateo?
Our guests like these accommodations in the surrounding area, and they may offer reasonable nightly rates: Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf - 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of California St & Larkin St Stop. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator at this hotel. Hilton San Francisco Financial District - 16.6 mi (26.7 km) from the heart of San Mateo. You can take advantage of free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant at this motel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in San Mateo?
Good weather's definitely a plus when you're discovering new places, so here are some stats that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 53°F. Average annual precipitation for San Mateo is 20 inches.
What is there to see and do in San Mateo?
In general, San Mateo is known for its festivals, restaurants, and sports. Major attractions include San Francisco Bay, Oracle Park, and Pier 39. Get out into nature with places like Coyote Point Park, Shoreview Park, and JoinVille Park. Cultural attractions include CuriOdyssey, Hiller Aviation Museum, and SFO Museum.
What's the best way to get to and around San Mateo while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in San Mateo in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), 5 mi (8.1 km) away from the city center. An alternative is San Carlos, CA (SQL), located 5.3 mi (8.5 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transit during your trip. To check out more of the area, take a train from San Mateo Station, Hayward Park Station, or Hillsdale Station.

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