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Highest rated hotelHomewood Suites By Hilton Belmont – 4.6
Cheapest month to bookOctober

Your guide to finding the best hotels in San Mateo, California

To make the most of your time in San Mateo, reserve a hotel that’s right for you. We’ve gathered some of the city’s hottest hotels, from luxury to budget-friendly.

Best time to visit San Mateo

San Mateo is an interesting destination year-round, but depending on what you're hoping to do (or avoid), some times may be better than others. Low and high season in San Mateo

Busiest month(s): May sees the highest number of travellers to San Mateo, leading to an average nightly rate of $338. If you are booking during this period, budget for relatively higher prices compared to the less busy seasons, where average prices drop to $249 per night.

Quietest month(s): The cheapest time to visit is typically August, when the average room rate per night is $249. Compared with the busier times of the year, enjoy great savings.

May is the most expensive month to stay in San Mateo, so plan accordingly. When prices peak, you can expect to spend an average of $338 per night on hotels. Prices are usually highest on Wednesday. No matter the time of year, Saturday is usually the cheapest day to make a reservation.

Where to stay in San Mateo, California

The go-to hotels are loved for a reason, and Skyscanner helps you find the right one at the best rate.

Popular hotels in San Mateo

Take a look at these other top-rated San Mateo hotels that you can reserve right now:

The Hilton Garden Inn San Mateo offers a great stay with its 3-star rating and range of amenities. The hotel provides an excellent retreat in the center of San Mateo. You can enjoy its restaurant, fitness center, indoor pool, and free Wi-Fi.

If you're looking for a combination of comfort and affordability, opt for the Best Western Coyote Point Inn. Its 3.5-star rating ensures exceptional value, and you can enjoy a range of amenities like the pool, fitness center, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi.

If you are searching for a 3-star hotel that offers both comfort and modern amenities, look no further than the San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport. The hotel provides a swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant, and free Wi-Fi to make you right at home.

The Holiday Inn & Suites San Mateo-San Francisco SFO, an IHG Hotel is a 3-star hotel that offers a good amount of amenities for you to enjoy, like a pool, Fitness center, free breakfast, and free parking.

Offering a modern and comfortable design, the Kasa The Catrina San Mateo is a 2-star hotel that provides value with pool, gym, restaurant, and spa.

Things to do in San Mateo

Check out well-known attractions and things to do like Central Park, the CuriOdyssey, and Coyote Point Recreation Area. Explore interesting sites like The San Mateo Japanese Garden. If you're a food lover, you'll find delicious local cuisine, creative twists on classics, and flavors from around the world at Izakaya Ginji, Charm Thai Eatery, All Spice, Rainbow Pizza, and Apple Fritter.

Finding cheap hotels in San Mateo: FAQs

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in San Mateo with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.
Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $156 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $156 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $373 per night, and the average price on weekends is $300. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in San Mateo could be Friday.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Friday is the cheapest day to stay in San Mateo. And the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in San Mateo is currently around $284 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $156 per night.