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Hostels in San Mateo

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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, (363)
"Love the vibe, great people, really great feel to the whole hostel. Would definitely stay there again"
United States
Josiah
$71 nightly
The price is $83
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Total with taxes and fees
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
Exterior
Chapter San Francisco

Chapter San Francisco

2.0 star property
Western Addition
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (365)
"Clean and 2 blocks from Whole Foods grocery stor."
United States
Grace
$51 nightly
The price is $59
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Chapter San Francisco
Queen Room with Balcony and Ensuite | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

Samesun San Francisco - Hostel

2.0 star property
Cow Hollow
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (285)
"Comfortable beds, breakfast and parking included! It’s in a great location! "
United States
Diana
$99 nightly
The price is $115
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Total with taxes and fees
Samesun San Francisco - Hostel
Fireplace
Amsterdam Hostel

Amsterdam Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
7.8 out of 10, Good, (188)
"Room was clean and staff was helpful."
United States
Janet
$63 nightly
The price is $74
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Amsterdam Hostel
Laptop workspace, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco

2.0 star property
Downtown San Francisco
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"Nice place to stay "
United States
Nilesh
$80 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
ITH Pacific Tradewinds Hostel San Francisco
Lobby
Orange Village Hostel

Orange Village Hostel

1.5 star property
Union Square
7.4 out of 10, Good, (984)
"Hotel is very clean, staff are frienfly and helpful. Excellent breakfast. "
Vietnam
Huong
$76 nightly
The price is $90
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees
Orange Village Hostel
Front of property
European Hostel

European Hostel

1.5 star property
Downtown San Francisco
5.4 out of 10, (664)
"It was good for the price, clean and quiet."
United States
Miguel
$43 nightly
The price is $50
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
European Hostel
Terrace/patio
Adelaide Hostel

Adelaide Hostel

2.0 star property
Union Square
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (632)
"Uneven and unsafe steep stairs to go anywhere in this place. For some reason, women are housed up on the 2nd floor (2 long flights up). Kitchen was not in operation during my stay which turned out to be OK as it'd be ANOTHER steep flt. of stairs to get there (3 flts. total). Staff was generally decent & helpful with the exception of one female (swing shift) who was rude, argumentative and unhelpful. "
United States
Jo Ann
$78 nightly
The price is $92
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Total with taxes and fees
Adelaide Hostel
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Top San Mateo Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Big room nice breakfast"
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Best Western Plus Grosvenor Airport Hotel

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San Mateo Hostels information

Number of reviews
3,527
Accommodation
12 Hostels
Lowest Price
$50
Highest Price
$115

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 Hotel & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO by IHG - 1.1 mi (1.8 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 & Chestnut St Stop. You can take advantage of free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. 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.
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 Pier 39. Get out into nature with places like Coyote Point Park, San Francisco Bay, and The San Mateo Japanese Garden. 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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