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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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 State Capitol
After visiting New Mexico State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Fe. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
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.
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
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Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
What a beautiful property. Staff was very attentive and kind. Prime location.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Room was fine but was different than the one I requested, The hotel promised me with free parking to compensate for the change but still waiting for the refund.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Everything was great. The staff was so friendly and service oriented. Our room was fantastic.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Clean, friendly staff, close to restaurants and shopping
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Piñon Court By La Fonda
We booked a king room with fireplace. The fireplace needs to be lit by maintenance, but they leave at 5pm… so a bedtime fire wasn’t possible. Kinda disappointing. The room is stylish and seems new, but the bedside lamp was bent out of shape as was the art lamp above the bed. Location is great! Walking ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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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.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and SITE Santa Fe are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 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 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Santa Fe Climbing Gym are top sights worth seeing.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, New Mexico Military Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts are top sights worth seeing.
