Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Fe
Popular places to visit
Santa Fe Plaza
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.
Loretto Chapel
A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.
Santa Fe Railyard
During your visit to Santa Fe, you can do some window-shopping at Santa Fe Railyard. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
Take a tour of this 19th-century church in the center of Santa Fe to see its statues and brightly colored stained-glass windows.
New Mexico Museum of Art
Admire the exceptional Pueblo design of the adobe structure that houses one of the oldest art galleries in New Mexico.
Lensic Performing Arts Center
You can enjoy a show at Lensic Performing Arts Center during your trip to Santa Fe. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Activities
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Fe Hotel Deals
La Fonda on the Plaza
Great bar
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Clean rooms, friendly staff, heated outdoor pool and spacious hot tub, nice restaurant options on site, perfect location for parking your car and not using for days!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Love this pro
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
The whole experience was wonderful! Our room was exceptionally nice-large, clean, comfortable, with big windows that had gorgeous views. The breakfast and “kickback” had an amazing spread of excellent, fresh, homemade food. We loved the rooftop pool and hot tub as well. The hotel was in walking distance ...
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Love this place. Great location, friendly staff and great room.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Inn of the Governors
Hotel service is great. Rooms are comfortable.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Fe
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe are top sights worth seeing.
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 SITE Santa Fe while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Guadaloupe
While West Guadaloupe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum and Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Climbing Gym and Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus are top sights worth seeing.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Center for Contemporary Arts and Santa Fe Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
