West Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Old Town
Popular places to visit
Old Town Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Old Town Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in ABQ BioPark Aquarium during your trip to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Olive trees, climbing roses, desert willows and hundreds of exotic butterflies are just a few of the treasures to be found in this this green refuge.
San Felipe de Neri Church
After visiting San Felipe de Neri Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Albuquerque Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Albuquerque Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
American International Rattlesnake Museum
You can browse the exhibits at American International Rattlesnake Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Evening Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque
Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Our pick of the best West Old Town Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Easy access and checkin. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Layout of hotel is a little confusing but not distracting. The restaurant is fantastic and highly recommended. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Monterey Motel
Rooms were clean and modern. Parking was off street and easy to access.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Econo Lodge Albuquerque Old Town
Not anything as nice as reviews or pictures reflect.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Beautiful hotel! Check-in staff were excellent! Very helpful and made sure we had plenty of water and were quick to provide us with Tea K-cups for the room. The bed was comfortable. Cleaning staff were very friendly and continued to provide us with water bottles every day. It is a very dry climate ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Querque Hotel
The room was huge and very quiet. Great water pressure. Breakfast could offer more hot food, it only had pancakes.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sandia Resort And Casino
The grounds are immaculate as well as the top tier golf course. Rooms were very nice security stationed down by the elevator lobby to make secure entry. This is the third time staying here and never disappoints. The staff from check-in, bellmen and casino security kudos. Casino has all the new machines. ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Old Town
Old Town Albuquerque
Unique features of Old Town Albuquerque include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Old Town Plaza or Albuquerque 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.
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 Albuquerque Civic Plaza.
Near North Valley
Near North Valley might not have many top sights, but Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Rio Grande Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Albuquerque Civic Plaza and Sunshine Theater while you're in town.
Martineztown-Santa Barbara
Martineztown-Santa Barbara might not have many top sights, but Albuquerque Civic Plaza and Sunshine Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
