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Our top choices for San Mateo hostels

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
The price is CA $48
CA $73 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Bposhtels San Francisco

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (405 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and location is also good"
United States
JOHAN JOHN
The price is CA $100
CA $117 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (337 reviews)
"Great location! I felt very safe. The park nearby has excellent views of Golden Gate Bridge. Great staff (shoutout to JJ!). "
United States
Abigail
The price is CA $141
CA $164 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (220 reviews)
"Good and simple."
United States
Anthony
The price is CA $81
CA $96 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Amsterdam Hostel

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"Everything was just perfect "
United States
hussain
The price is CA $85
CA $99 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Orange Village Hostel

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (407 reviews)
"The staff and even guests was very nice. The rooms and other amenities were also clean. I would reccomend for solo travelers."
United States
Madiha
The price is CA $80
CA $93 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Chapter San Francisco

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (638 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 $111
CA $131 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Adelaide Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (676 reviews)
"It was pretty dirty, but fine for the price"
United States
Gabriel
The price is CA $83
CA $98 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
European Hostel
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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,684
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
CA $73
Highest Price
CA $164

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: Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG - 16.5 mi (26.6 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. Handlery Union Square Hotel - 16.1 mi (26 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Market St & Larkin St Stop and Market St & Hyde St Stop. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and tour assistance. 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 10-minute walk of Hyde St & Lombard St Stop and Hyde St & Greenwich St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. YOTEL San Francisco - 15.7 mi (25.3 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 JoinVille Park, Coyote Point Park, and Los Prados 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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