Downtown Albuquerque Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Albuquerque
Popular places to visit
Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Albuquerque Civic Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Albuquerque Civic Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
El Rey Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at El Rey Theater during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Sunshine Theater
You can enjoy a show at Sunshine Theater on your trip to Albuquerque. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
KiMo Theater
Enjoy a show at KiMo Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre
You can enjoy a show at The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre during your trip to Albuquerque. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Amazing Art Walk: Albuquerque Murals Abound!
Our pick of the best Downtown Albuquerque Hotel Deals
ARRIVE Albuquerque
Great location on Route 66. Staff were friendly. Good selection in mini-frig.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
The Clyde Hotel
The staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque
This stay fell well below expectations for a DoubleTree. Housekeeping never offered to clean the room during our stay, and none of the housekeeping staff we encountered spoke English, which made requesting basic toiletries extremely difficult. When our shower gel ran out, we couldn't even communicate ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton
Staff was amazing!!! So very friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
The workers were very nice and helpful. Everything was great
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Purchased through Expedia but an unexplained additional charge was made to my card. They never sent an itemized bill.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albuquerque
Martineztown-Santa Barbara
Martineztown-Santa Barbara might not have many top sights, but Sunshine Theater and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wells Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wells Park and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.
Old Town Albuquerque
Unique features of Old Town Albuquerque include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Old Town Plaza or American International Rattlesnake Museum while you're exploring the area.
Sawmill Area
If you're spending some time in Sawmill Area, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and Atomic Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo
While visiting Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo, you might make a stop by sights like The Pit and Isotopes Park.
Near North Valley
Near North Valley might not have many top sights, but Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Albuquerque Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
