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HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel

HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (408 reviews)
"Clean room good staff and location is also good"
United States
JOHAN JOHN
$72 nightly
The price is $84
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
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, (343 reviews)
"Situated so centrally, and awesome free breakfast included, which we didn't even realised. Nice clean room, friendly staff, and an nice atmosphere all around."
Australia
Cristina
$113 nightly
The price is $131
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Bposhtels San Francisco

Bposhtels San Francisco
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4 reviews)
"La chambre est impeccable. Changement de serviettes à tout les jours. Service au Lobi H24. Le personnel est courtois et fantastique. Nous avons toujours un belle accueille en sortant et en revenant. Les lits sont confortables! Je recommande énormément. "
Canada
Roxanne
$42 nightly
The price is $50
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Bposhtels San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco
2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (412 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
$117 nightly
The price is $137
May 12 - May 13
Total with taxes and fees
Chapter San Francisco

Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel
1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"The kitchen was missing alot, however the hotel was really nice for the price, the staff was amazing. Loved my experience and would def recommend to anyone lookjng for reasonable accommodation around union sq "
United States
Mohtisham
$74 nightly
The price is $87
Apr 30 - May 1
Total with taxes and fees
Orange Village Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (223 reviews)
"Good and simple."
United States
Anthony
$75 nightly
The price is $88
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Amsterdam Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel
2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (639 reviews)
"Room was okay, kinda smelled a little funny, but at the price rate that’s fairly normal "
United States
Jesse
$81 nightly
The price is $95
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
Adelaide Hostel

European Hostel

European Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (679 reviews)
"Owner tried to flex that he owns the building on several occasions. Also screamed at me for not opening door when he was knocking while I was sleeping. Good for price but rude manager. "
United States
Michael
$56 nightly
The price is $66
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Total with taxes and fees
European Hostel
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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
2,386
Accommodation
13 Hostels
Lowest Price
$50
Highest Price
$137

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. You can take advantage of free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant at this motel. Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco - 16.6 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. Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf - 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from the heart of San Mateo. Located within a 10-minute walk of Lombard Street and Ghirardelli Square. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel.
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 Shoreview 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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