San Mateo Travel Guide
Santa Fe
Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
You can find out about the history of Santa Fe with a visit to Santa Fe Plaza. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its entertainment choices.
Loretto Chapel
Find out about the history of Santa Fe when you take a trip to Loretto Chapel. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.
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.
Santa Fe Opera
You can enjoy a show at Santa Fe Opera on your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Canyon Road
You can do some window-shopping at Canyon Road during your trip to Santa Fe. Experience the area's art scene and museums.
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.
Top hotels in San Mateo
Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Fe
Staff were friendly and helpful! Room was clean and comfortable!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Sage Hotel
Great value! Clean, remodeled, and less than a mile from the small downtown area. Easily walk to all of our destinations and food in the city. Plenty of parking available as well. Only complaint is that too much can be heard from the room above. Heard every step and creaking noises from above neighbors, ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Inn of the Governors
Excellent staff - older property, but well maintained - close to plaza, Loretto, Cathedral, etc - really good breakfast - onsite parking - good place to stay!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
We stayed at Eldorado hotel for my husband’s birthday. The location is great right in the downtown. We walked to the shops and restaurants every day. The hotel and staff are amazing. The hotel is well equipped with amenities. Sauna, pool, hot tub and even steam room. We loved room service. Breakfast ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
The pool was not open. The room was a bit run down. The bartender was not very friendly. Nothing to write home about.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder
I had a very bad experience staying there the police were looking for somebody they banged on my door scared us really bad. They went in and checked the room and my husband was in there asleep. It was just a very bad experience and I was I’ve been really scared ever since.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Center for Contemporary Arts and Santa Fe Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Santa Fe Climbing Gym 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 SITE Santa Fe 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 SITE Santa Fe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
