San Mateo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Celia Luz
Photo by Celia Luz
Photo by Mike Sanchez
Photo by Mike Sanchez

Popular places to visit

Santa Fe Plaza showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes

Santa Fe Plaza

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Santa Fe Plaza
Meow Wolf

Meow Wolf

5/5(1 review)

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.

Meow Wolf
Ski Santa Fe

Ski Santa Fe

5/5(1 review)

Hit the slopes at Ski Santa Fe during your trip to Santa Fe. Discover the lively bars and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Ski Santa Fe
Loretto Chapel featuring a church or cathedral

Loretto Chapel

4.5/5(2 reviews)

A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.

Loretto Chapel
Santa Fe Opera featuring a city

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.

Santa Fe Opera
Canyon Road featuring street scenes

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.

Canyon Road

Activities

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return Ticket

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

AU$57
per adult
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

AU$54
per adult
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Santa Fe Revisited

Santa Fe Revisited

AU$121
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Revisited
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

AU$151
per adult
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb
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Our pick of the best San Mateo Hotel Deals

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Fe

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Fe

3 out of 5
1698 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$383 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$383
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Santa Fe Plaza and Meow Wolf are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (308 reviews)
"Very clean and orgaized large room. Coffee maker in room. Couch folds out to a bed room for two. Bed was very comforable. Two TVS and additional sitting area. Large sized refrigerator and well stocked kitchen. I have a family of 5 and the stay was great! Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Residence Inn by Marriott Santa Fe
The Sage Hotel

The Sage Hotel

3 out of 5
725 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$186 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$186
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy an outdoor pool, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,955 reviews)
"It was a nice place. More like a motel. They did have a free shuttle service into the historic downtown area. The breakfast was a pretty good spread. Good place for the price, as other places closer to downtown were ridiculously priced."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

The Sage Hotel
Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Eldorado Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
309 W San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$374 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$374
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Worth the coin."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Coyote South

Coyote South

3.5 out of 5
3358 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$108 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$108
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,775 reviews)
"Clean rooms, staff very friendly! Rooms are very nice and uplifting! Convenient to downtown and most restaurants and stores. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Coyote South
Hotel Inn Santa Fe

Hotel Inn Santa Fe

3.5 out of 5
3011 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$99 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$99
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,017 reviews)
"The room was good for a one nicht stay. The personnel was friendly."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Hotel Inn Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza

La Fonda on the Plaza

4 out of 5
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$360 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$360
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

La Fonda on the Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around San Mateo

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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Center for Contemporary Arts and New Mexico Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol
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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.

Don Diego
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Arroyo Chamisa

If you're spending some time in Arroyo Chamisa, Camel Rock Casino and Quail Run Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.

Arroyo Chamisa
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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.

Railyard Arts District
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West Manhattan

West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Plaza and Santa Fe Railyard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Manhattan
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Guadalupe District

If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Guadalupe District

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