Rent a small party venue in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Teamworks Executive Suites
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (144)
30 guests
Teamworks Executive Suites. Great modern office space in downtown San Mateo. Great for office meetings, events or production.
The layout of this space consists of one large open space, Lounge and seating area, 2 small rooms for phone calls or private zoom meetings, one large private room, private
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$931 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Spacious, Elegant and Versatile Downtown Dance Space for Events
Central San Mateo, CA79 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for productions and performances including presentations + keynote, corporate events, panel speakers, and receptions.
3000 Square Feet (50x60ft of blank walls)
18' High Ceilings
79 Capacity
(80) Folding Chairs
Tables
Benches with storage
Clothing hangers
Storage cubbies
Floating Stage
High Quality Projector
4K Wall Projector
Sound System
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$3,135 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
60 guests
Our beautifully designed, modern lounge seats up to 60 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team
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$657 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (127)
65 guests
Golden Moon Studios. Sunny, private and beautiful space located in the heart of Downtown San Mateo.
Welcome to our studio! Our bright sunny space is the perfect place to host your next baby shower, engagement party, birthday, dinner party, offsite meeting, corporate event or any type of get together!
Newly
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$690 total
before taxes
4 hr min
DoHo
Central San Mateo, CA50 guests
DoHo. **Bright Downtown Event Space | Meetings, Workshops, Parties & Social Gatherings**
Host your next event in this flexible, modern venue located in the heart of downtown. Perfect for corporate meetings, team offsites, workshops, training sessions, networking events, birthday celebrations, community gatherings, pop ups, photo shoots, and private
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$730 total
before taxes
4 hr min
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space
Central San Mateo, CA4.9 (8)
75 guests
Our small recital hall is ideal for student and chamber music concerts. There are 2 grand pianos on stage. Rehearsals, lectures, masterclasses are also possible.
Space is also available for art exhibitions as well as there is track lighting along the walls. Kitchenette and warm up
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$381 total
before taxes
2 hr min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through July 2026.
How popular are small party venues in Central San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 62515 people into their small party venues with reviews averaging 4.98 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.
How long do people rent small party venues in Central San Mateo?
Most small party venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 43 people in attendance. You’ll find the most small parties starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
small party venues Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for small party venues in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
12:00 PM7:00 PM
How much does a small party venue cost to rent in Central San Mateo?
Small party venues in Central San Mateo average $302 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 $152, whereas larger venues run about $583 per hour.
small party venues Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for small party venues venues in San Mateo, ranging between $152 and $582.5.
$302/hr average
$152/hr$583/hr
Reviews for small party venues
Marisa A.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
Space was very clean and very accessible. Susan was accommodating to myself and my guest. Would recommend the space for small gatherings or meetings!! Parking located right in front of space as well...
Nivasse A.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
This space was perfect for a small pre wedding event. Loved all the natural light coming in through the windows and the outdoor space as well. Also, Ellen was a great host and flexible and responsive to requests...
Ruchi B.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
to the event. On the day of the event he helped us with the setup and was very accommodating of our requests. All my friends had a great time at the venue. I would highly recommend this place for hosting private events...
Phil B.
Cozy Breakout Space in San Mateo
nearby. The host was responsive and accommodating, making the entire process smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend for team meetings, workshops, or small events...
Marty E.
Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Event and Entertainment Home
as my guests, absolutely loved this home.
Mort and his family answered all of our big and small questions, they went above and beyond to help us prepare for our event, and they were quite understanding when we had to make some gametime changes. These hosts were...
Mary E.
Spacious & Sunny Clubhouse with Kitchen
think they keep it locked so that residents and perspective tenants don’t come into the guesthouse, but I think a “private party” sign should fix that.
The reason for my 4/5 star review is because parking is terrible. There’s a lot in front, but it...
Julia F.
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
We hosted a surprise engagement party here in the afternoon. David was absolutely accommodating, communicative, and kind. The bartender on site provided excellent customer service for our group. Would definitely book here and recommend this space for a private event in the future. Thank you David...
Margarita G.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We needed a space for a small Sweet 16 celebration, and Ellen’s venue was perfect. The space was bright, spacious, and had both indoor and outdoor areas, which worked great for our party. The location was convenient, and everything we needed was there.
Ellen was wonderful...
Natalie H.
Warm, Urban Space in Downtown San Mateo One Block from CalTrain
Great clean space, conveniently located, good food. We loved it! Perfect for our small event. The team was also great - very accommodating and friendly...
Tish H.
Full buyout Tavern centrally located on the Peninsula.
Justin is the best host!
The Latriat Tavern is a perfect spot to host a private party. It's centrally located, near the cal train, plenty of space, cool venue and an amazing host! We had a fantastic time celebrating our daughter's graduation. So many people...
Mahesh J.
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo
Fantastic venue for a small group party - it was quite spacious for our group of 25 people. For providing your guests clear direction on parking and access to the location, make sure to go to the venue ahead of time and check it out...
Kelly K.
Warm, Urban Space in Downtown San Mateo One Block from CalTrain
booked this space on behalf of a small team from my company for an all day offsite meeting. I was not onsite during the event, but was happy to receive positive reviews of the space, as well as the very friendly customer service that was available to...
Mannar K.
Open, Artistic Event Space w/ Breakout Rooms in San Mateo
We organized a small gender reveal party here, it is spacious, chic and modern. The place is a hit with all the guests, received so many compliments on choice of venue. The lighting is great as well, photographs turned out great. Also the space has free wifi...
Carmen L.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
is super clean and they helped with setting it up to host my party of 30-40 people so smooth.
Would recommend to anyone who is looking to host a private party or gathering...
Sabrina L.
Full buyout Tavern centrally located on the Peninsula.
This space is THE space! It was so beautiful and the layout is perfect for small to large events. The bartender Jenny is so sweet and lovely. The manager Justin was great to work with. I highly recommend this place and will for sure book with them...
Kaitlyn M.
Warm, Urban Space in Downtown San Mateo One Block from CalTrain
Susan was extremely easy to communicate with prior to the event, all questions were answered and the space was exactly what was pictured. We had a small finance team offsite with 6 people but the room could comfortably accommodate many more. We ordered lunch through 31st Union...
Natalie M.
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo
for creative, comfortable and productive off-sites. There was a small logistical snafu, but the hosts were responsive and fair. Both the onsite and offsite hosts were extremely nice and professional. I would definitely recommend for your event...
Viraj M.
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo
Nice space for a small gathering including a small kitchen and a lot of room for seating. Lauren was super helpful and responsive. Access was a breeze. Would definitely recommend...
Evita M. R.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
party. We had a wonderful and memorable time together in this space! Ellen, our host, was extremely responsive to any questions throughout the booking. Communicating with her was so easy and pleasant. She helped make everything flow smoothly before and after the event. Loved the small...
Mitzi T.
CORPORATE EVENTS: Versatile, Convenient Lounge
Good space for a small party
Updated June 25, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.