Central San Mateo Travel Guide
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Visit Central San Mateo
Stay near popular Central San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Pacific Coast Highway App-Based Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Beginner Surfing in San Francisco at Pacifica Beach
2hr. SUNSET Sailing Experience on San Francisco Bay
Top hotels in Central San Mateo
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Staff were very nice and helpful."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The location was great and the hotel itself was very well maintained. The room was clean as well."
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"We loved our room location and appreciated the front desk staff upon checkin. The snack store staff were courteous and generous with information. We did not get to enjoy the bar or breakfast due to time constraints but we like the vibe and ambience of the property. The only thing I did not appreciate ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
"Clean rooms with plenty of mirrors in bathroom and room. The location was very convenient to all of the popular tourist stops in san francisco!"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Great location; good value for money"
Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in Central San Mateo
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.
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 San Francisco Bay are major draws. Catch the metro at Market St & 5th St Stop or Market St & Taylor St Stop to see more of the city.
South of Market
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Oracle Park to San Francisco Bay – 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.
