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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 March 2026.

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

Event venues in San Mateo average $118 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 $145, whereas larger venues run about $314 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a event venue in San Mateo?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking event venues in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Saturday and Sunday as these days are 1% cheaper on average.

How popular are event venues in San Mateo?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1460 people into their event venues with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 96%.

How long do people rent event venues in San Mateo?

Most event venues are scheduled for 6 hours, with 32 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Events starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.

Reviews for event venues

Ruchi B.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
Victor was super easy to work with. He was prompt in all his responses and patiently answered all my questions leading up 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...
Arik C.
Local Restaurant with Urban Vibe (Main)
Alicia went above and beyond to make the event a great success. I don't know where to start, but everyone had an amazing time and the energy of the whole place was exactly what we were going for. I book this place from our of town and I had...
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...
Halle G.
Bright, Contemporary, Beautifully-Designed Space Above Urban Restaurant in San Mateo
This space is amazing. Completely nailed the ambiance we were going for with our event. The management themselves were extremely accommodating, kind, and helpful, and the entire evening went off without a hitch. There are always so many moving pieces when it comes to events, and Susan and her team...
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...
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...
Vaasha J.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
amazing and great to work with. He’s very responsive and answered all of my questions. Thanks so much, Victor! We had an amazing event...
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...
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 assist with any...
Dan L.
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo
space is fantastic! My group had the space for a 2 day offsite, and Susan made sure we had everything we needed for the event to be a success. Would definitely recommend and hope to use it again in the future...
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 which Susan took...
Meggie M.
Theatre in the heart of Silicon Valley
and the staff (Lisa, Jeannette, and Mike) were super helpful. You’ll have most supplies and amenities you’d need for a 50 person event provided to you. One thing to note is that the paid parking nearby only excepts $1s and coins (which was tough for our attendees). P.S...
Lianne M.
Warm, Urban Space in Downtown San Mateo One Block from CalTrain
got SOOOOO many compliments about the food also. Everyone loved it! I hope to be able to come back for a future meeting or events. Thank you so much...
Anna N.
Bright, Contemporary, Beautifully-Designed Space Above Urban Restaurant in San Mateo
drinks and the venue supplied glassware, plates, and utensils as requested. David was quick to respond and answered all my questions prior to our event. The day-of staff was super helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. They were instrumental in making the experience as great as...
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...
Katie R.
Warm, Urban Space in Downtown San Mateo One Block from CalTrain
was seamless and delicious! Susan was a thought partner throughout, and David took care of our last minute needs on the day of the event. I hope to work with these guys again soon...
Irina S.
Bright, Modern Conference Room with AV
We had an amazing business workshop here. It's a beautiful venue and Lisa was so helpful and on top of it, ensuring our event was a success. I would love to work with them again...
Keanna T.
Downtown Lounge with Cozy and Unique Atmosphere
well and was quick to respond to any questions we had. The venue was a great size and perfect location. I will forsure do events here again...
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...
Shirley W.
Warm, Urban Space in Downtown San Mateo One Block from CalTrain
This venue was great for my team and my event - a good size for 10-18 people (we had 15), with excellent service and a nice ambiance. The location can't be beat for its proximity to Caltrain, being in a bustling downtown, and being central within the Bay Area...

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Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.