South San Mateo Travel Guide
San Francisco
Visit South San Mateo
Stay near popular South San Mateo attractions
Things to do
Napa, Sonoma and Exclusive Battery Spencer Small Group Wine Tasting Tour
Stanford University Personalized Self-Guided App Tour
Muir Woods & Sausalito with EXCLUSIVE Battery Spencer Small Group Tour
Filoli Historic House and Garden Entry Ticket
Half Moon Bay Guided E-Bike Tour
Top hotels in South San Mateo
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
"I never leave reviews but felt compelled here: The elevators are horrible - if you have a family or any kind of luggage it’s near impossible to get one that can fit 4 people because they are all full. When we finally did get one we could squeeze into, we stopped on several floors where no one could ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
"Breakfast was handled poorly. There were long lines every morning"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Hotel Zoe Fisherman's Wharf
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
"Good location"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Handlery Union Square Hotel
"The niceties at the Handlery start with the staff. Always attentive with a kind word spoken is exactly what you want your customer service to be. There are two buildings. If you stay in the Premiere Building there’s a nifty mechanical lift to take you from ground level to pool level to access the ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Where to stay in South 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 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.
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.
