San Mateo Travel Guide
Santa Fe
Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
Home to many landmarks in the heart of the city, this spacious square evokes echoes of the Spanish colonial era with its markets, bandstand and live music.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Meow Wolf
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Meow Wolf during your trip to Santa Fe. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this walkable area.
Ski Santa Fe
Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Canyon Road
This charming road was once lined with typical adobe residences. Now art galleries, studios, restaurants and boutiques make it the most exclusive part of town.
Santa Fe Opera
Listen to the enchanting sounds of classic opera in an open-air theater with views of the Jemez Mountains, the sunset and the stars.
Things to do
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Seftel Gallery Art Experience - Meet the Artist near Santa Fe
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in San Mateo
La Fonda on the Plaza
Great room, comfortable bed, and great bathtub.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
The Sage Hotel
Love it the location is near everything I wanted to go to àt the time and the staff was very friendly they also have good breakfast that is complimentary a little gem of a place
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
The front staff and valet were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
very nice hotel. Beautiful, friendly stuff, and food was generous and great!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
I've stayed here before and generally appreciate the hotel quite a bit. The rooms are nice, the location is great, and the price is good. There were two issues this time that kept me from ranking the hotel much higher. The hot water was marginally functional,on the first day it was barely warm and ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
Great room, staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Santa Fe Children's Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are top sights worth seeing.
Railyard Arts District
Art galleries, shopping and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Railyard Arts District. Make a stop by Santa Fe Railyard or Santa Fe Farmers Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Arroyo Chamisa
If you're spending some time in Arroyo Chamisa, Camel Rock Casino and Quail Run Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe are top sights worth seeing.
