Rent a event venue in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA

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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through April 2026.

How popular are event venues in Central San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 55340 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How much does a event venue cost to rent in Central San Mateo?

Event venues in Central San Mateo average $283 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $190, whereas larger venues run about $437 per hour.

How long do people rent event venues in Central San Mateo?

Most event venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 34 people in attendance. You’ll find the most events starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Reviews for event venues

Jamie C.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
couldn't be happier with my experience at this event space and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a stylish and functional venue for their next event. Victor is an awesome host and made sure everything was going great with my birthday party. I would definitely book again...
Amena E.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
is just perfect! Ellen was so responsive and helpful during the whole planning cycle. I couldn't have been happier with the way my event turned out and it wouldn't have been possible without this space and host...
Ileana F.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
was a huge plus. Ellen, the host, was kind, responsive, and easy to work with. Highly recommend this space for kid-friendly celebrations and events...
Danielle F.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
could possibly need, and can’t forget to mention it’s beautiful! Unlike any other space I’ve seen before and really elevates any event! Would definitely book again for another event. Thank you Ellen...
Cindy G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
with the partial shade covering. Ellen was quick to respond over any questions and while she was out of town when I had my event on a Sunday and there was a prior event the day before, which led to some hiccups, she was gracious and accommodating to help make...
Melissa G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
for easy mingling and conversation. The kitchen setup (sink + fridge) made handling extra food and drinks seamless. Highly recommend for anyone hosting a social event and wanting a space that flows effortlessly...
Khuyen H.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
my boss told me to note this space in case we needed to use it again because it the space was conveniently located very functional. Thanks, Susan...
Allie J.
Large Conference room plus 2 Private offices with Smart video conferencing in Downtown San Mateo great for off-site meetings
this fantastic office space for the day, and it was an absolute game-changer. The space was not only visually stunning but also incredibly functional. We had ample room to spread out, collaborate, and focus, making it the ideal environment for a productive workday. Susan, our gracious host, was incredibly...
Jon K.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
Susan was great at responding to questions/requests, even throughout the event itself. Quite a successful off-site for our team. Thanks...
Justine L.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
our holiday party. Ellen is so nice & responsive to any and all questions. Everyone loved the venue & would love love love to use the event space again in the future...
Nina N.
Flexible Meeting/Seminar Space in Downtown San Mateo
Our firm had a wonderful experience hosting an educational seminar in this functional, bright, and welcoming space. Gabby helped us get set up and made sure we had everything we needed. Lyman, the space host was very responsive with questions and was fantastic at accommodating our date and after-office...
Christina N.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
was on site and available to support with anything, and also provided some helpful tools (step ladder, broom, paper towels) to support with the event set up. Our group had a great time in the space, and I had a great experience with booking and set up...
Grace R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Bright, convenient space was perfect for our event
Kimberly R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Ellen was so helpful leading up to the event day. Everything was clean and organized. Rules and clean up instructions were communicated fully and it went seamlessly...
Marcello S.
Kloss Hall: Large Reception Hall with Stage, Audio/Video, and Available Commercial Kitchen (Booked Separately)
It is with great pleasure that we recommend Kloss Hall for any event. Our wedding was a resounding success, executed flawlessly thanks to the exceptional support of Chase and Oscar. Their assistance was invaluable from the very beginning, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication. The venue itself is...
Erin S.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
our party (we got many compliments from our guests about how beautiful this place is). Will definitely consider this space again for a future event...
Nikki T.
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
This was an incredible space! It's gorgeous, and has a bunch of functional rooms for breakout sessions. We had an event with community managers (event people themselves!) and received great feedback about this space...
Matt T.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
Great event space in downtown San Mateo. The communication from Ellen was great throughout the process. Our guests loved the open space...
Sean T.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
we loved having the extra chairs and tables that came with the space. We pretty much had everything that we needed to make this event successful...
Rosemary W.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
for our surprise birthday party, sufficient parking, ideally located, private yet in a prime location! We will definitely be considering this space for future events...
Updated April 9, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.