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How to find the best hotel deals in San Mateo

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How to find the best hotel deal in San Mateo

  • You've found your ideal flight. Now let the same smart search engine find you the sharpest rates on San Mateo hotels. These tips will get you one step closer to sliding that room key into the door.

  • Save on your San Mateo hotel and get access to a fuller range of rooms by booking early. You'll also have more time to weigh up your options and choose the perfect place.

  • That being said, booking at the last minute can pay off. Some places lower their rates a day or two before check-in to avoid letting rooms sit empty.

  • Stay flexible with your dates, land better rates. Search for hotels across different months or seasons. Even booking during the week (instead of weekends) can help you save more.

  • Book without the worry by searching for stays that have free cancellation. If your travel dates shift or a better deal comes along, you can cancel your booking without penalty.

Where to stay in San Mateo

Central San Mateo

  • To make the most of central San Mateo, you'll want to be near the attractions that brought you here in the first place. Here are a few hotels worth booking close to the highlights.

  • If you want to be within easy reach of Judería de Sant Mateu, you'll love Mesón Kubano B&B. This San Mateo hotel is about 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) from this popular sight.

  • Or experience the best of the city from one of the hotels near Palau del Marqués de Villores. Hotel La Perdi is 0.16 kms (0.10 miles) or so from this well-known sight.

When to go to San Mateo

  • Consider the weather and your preferences when deciding your travel dates. With maximum highs of 31ºC, August brings the warmest conditions.

  • The coolest month here is January. You can expect lows of 6ºC.

  • For a lower chance of grey skies, search for San Mateo hotels in January. With an average of two days of rain, this is the driest month.

  • The wettest time of year is September. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around six days of rainfall.

Best hotels in San Mateo

Best budget hotels

  • Make your money go further by choosing a budget San Mateo hotel. Ideal for when you want to spend less on check-in and more on checking things out, these stays come with the basics like fresh towels and linens, and simple breakfasts.

  • El Maestrazgo is a 2-star option that keeps things low-cost and low-fuss. Internet access and luggage storage are among its many amenities.

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 £41 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for £58 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is £67 per night, and the average price on weekends is £64. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in San Mateo could be Saturday.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Saturday is the cheapest day to stay in San Mateo. And the most expensive day seems to be Tuesday
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in San Mateo is November, with an average price of £37 per night. The most expensive month is April, when the average room rate can rise to £67 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in March is £66 per night, which is around 23% higher than the rest of the year.