Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25 Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

This is the 25th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It shows the mass ascension of colorful balloons.
This is the 25th Annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. It shows the mass ascension of colorful balloons.
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2017
Rainbow Ryders gives balloon rides daily and you can get magnificent views all year round. My favorite times are in the summer and fall.
The mass ascension ceremonies at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta!

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Our pick of the best Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25 Hotel Deals

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Northeast

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Northeast

3 out of 5
5241 San Antonio Dr Ne Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$94 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$94
6 Mar - 7 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (2,319 reviews)
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Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Albuquerque Northeast
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque North near Balloon Fiesta Park

Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque North near Balloon Fiesta Park

2.5 out of 5
5601 Alameda Boulevard NE Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$96 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$96
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,084 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque North near Balloon Fiesta Park
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$163 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
AU$163
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,324 reviews)
Loved good location

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North

Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North

3 out of 5
4310 The 25 Way Northeast Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$196 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
AU$196
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,667 reviews)
Very clean, great staff. Will definitely stay again

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Drury Inn & Suites Albuquerque North
Motel 6 Albuquerque, NM - North

Motel 6 Albuquerque, NM - North

2 out of 5
8510 Pan American Freeway Northeast Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$87 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$87
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Yes.yes

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Motel 6 Albuquerque, NM - North
GreenTree Inn Albuquerque

GreenTree Inn Albuquerque

2.5 out of 5
7630 Pan American Hwy N.E. Albuquerque NM
The price is AU$115 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$115
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Clean room, Comfy bed Good breakfast, liked the coffee machine. Room to park my PU truck & 10’ trailer on back lot yay!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

GreenTree Inn Albuquerque
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25

Mass Accession. The last Saturday of the 2019 Fiesta there were around 600 hot air balloons scheduled to go up. Organized chaos is the best way to describe it.  Color, sounds, people everywhere.  It was great.

#Trovember

Alamedan Valley

If you're spending some time in Alamedan Valley, Adobe Theater and Sandia Trails are top sights worth seeing.

Alamedan Valley
Lifting off at the 2014 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Great experience.

North Valley

You'll enjoy the mountain views and breweries in North Valley. You might want to make time for a stop at Los Poblanos Open Space or Rio Grande.

North Valley
Quick stop for refreshments at la cumbre brewing on girard off candelaria.

Northeast Heights

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, Cliff's Amusement Park and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Heights
Just another nice sunset out west.

North Albuquerque Acres

Though North Albuquerque Acres may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sandia Peak Tramway and Sandia Casino.

North Albuquerque Acres
Taos, New Mexico

Uptown

4/5(1 area review)

Uptown is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Winrock Shopping Center and ABQ Uptown, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Albuquerque.

Uptown
Local lizards & salamanders in the special collections lab in UNM's CERIA bldg.

North Campus

While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like UNM North Golf Course and University of New Mexico Campus Observatory.

North Campus


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