Central New Mexico Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central New Mexico
Albuquerque featuring street scenes
Albuquerque featuring a city and a sunset
Santa Fe which includes outdoor art, a garden and street scenes
Santa Fe featuring shopping and street scenes

Where to stay in Central New Mexico

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Downtown Santa Fe

5/5(5 area reviews)

Visitors to Downtown Santa Fe rave about its fascinating museums, popular shops and acclaimed art galleries. You might also want to make some time to see Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe or Lensic Performing Arts Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Downtown Santa Fe
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Northeast Heights

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, iT'Z Albuquerque and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Heights
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Southside

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Southside is known for its popular shops, and with sights like Meow Wolf and Greer Garson Theater Center, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santa Fe.

Southside
Canyon Road showing art and interior views

Historic Eastside

While visiting Historic Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like Canyon Road and Edition ONE Gallery.

Historic Eastside
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Downtown Albuquerque

4/5(4 area reviews)

Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to KiMo Theater and Sunshine Theater while you're in town.

Downtown Albuquerque
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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.

Old Town Albuquerque
The Sage Hotel

The Sage Hotel

3 out of 5
725 Cerrillos Rd Santa Fe NM
The price is AU$124 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$124
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy an outdoor pool, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,144 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

The Sage Hotel
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2400 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$132 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
AU$132
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,861 reviews)
Staff was nice, room had a cute little deck and they provided airport transportation 24/7 which was a nice surprise. Evening snacks were a nice touch.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
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$277 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$277
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,029 reviews)
Very charming room. Great atmosphere. Great Christmas setting.

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025

La Fonda on the Plaza
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.
Fort Marcy Hotel Suites by All Seasons Resort Lodging

Fort Marcy Hotel Suites by All Seasons Resort Lodging

3 out of 5
321 Kearney Ave Santa Fe NM
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,212 reviews)
Booked for the Santa Fe Wine and Chile Festival. Great location!

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Fort Marcy Hotel Suites by All Seasons Resort Lodging
La Dea

La Dea

4.5 out of 5
2861 Agua Fria St Santa Fe NM
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Santa Fe Plaza and Rockin' Rollers Event ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Everything was very clean and the fenced-off yard with the Onu suite was perfect for our dog. The decor was absolutely lovely. The fireplace got plenty of use and we recommend buying piñon wood on Old Las Vegas Highway from one of the roadside vendors there (bring cash). We thoroughly enjoyed staying ...

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

La Dea
Downtown Santa Fe, Walk to Plaza, 2B / 2B + Full Kitchen, AIr Conditioned

Downtown Santa Fe, Walk to Plaza, 2B / 2B + Full Kitchen, AIr Conditioned

Santa Fe NM
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Santa Fe. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
We had a great stay over Thanksgiving. It was walking distance from the plaza, which was what we wanted. Beds were also super comfortable. We'd stay again.

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025

Downtown Santa Fe, Walk to Plaza, 2B / 2B + Full Kitchen, AIr Conditioned
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.

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