Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Santa Fe
New Mexico Museum of Art showing a house and art
Santa Fe Plaza which includes a house and street scenes
Downtown Santa Fe
Santa Fe Plaza showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Santa Fe Plaza showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes

Santa Fe Plaza

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Santa Fe Plaza
Loretto Chapel featuring a church or cathedral

Loretto Chapel

4.5/5(2 reviews)

A mysterious spiral staircase with no known origin is the highlight of this former church that now acts as a wedding chapel and museum.

Loretto Chapel
Santa Fe Railyard

Santa Fe Railyard

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 romantic area.

Santa Fe Railyard
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

4/5(1 review)

Take a tour of this 19th-century church in the center of Santa Fe to see its statues and brightly colored stained-glass windows.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
New Mexico State Capitol

New Mexico State Capitol

4.5/5(2 reviews)

After visiting New Mexico State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Fe. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

New Mexico State Capitol
Lensic Performing Arts Center

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 shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lensic Performing Arts Center

Activities

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return Ticket

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

AU$51
per adult
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Santa Fe Revisited

Santa Fe Revisited

AU$121
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Revisited
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

AU$152
per adult
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Fe Hotel Deals

Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Eldorado Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
309 W San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$338 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$338
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,032 reviews)
"Everything was great!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe

Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe

3.5 out of 5
828 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$241 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$241
29 Oct - 30 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,344 reviews)
"Great service and delicious breakfast buffet. Service from all was above and beyond. No complaints."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Inn and Spa at Loretto

Inn and Spa at Loretto

4 out of 5
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$342 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$342
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"Ben in the living room was awesome. One room of our two rooms was very spacious. The other room was nice but not large. Liked the heat lamp in the bathroom. Rooms have bathrobes and slippers. Nice living room adjacent to the lobby. Very nice shops."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Inn and Spa at Loretto
Hotel Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe

4 out of 5
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$266 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$266
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,040 reviews)
"very nice property with nice rooms. they should not advertise the property as “steps from the plaza” unless they mean 2,000 steps. it’s about 6/10 of a mile. not a bad walk, but not “steps” that’s misleading"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Hotel Santa Fe
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

2.5 out of 5
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$186 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$186
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,485 reviews)
Easy to get around
"Great location, walking distance to fine restaurants, easy parking, comfortable bed, good shower and large rooms."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
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$365 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$365
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Beautiful historic hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

La Fonda on the Plaza
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Fe

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Guadalupe District

If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Guadalupe District
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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 Manhattan
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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 Santa Fe Farmers Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Railyard Arts District
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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 Santa Fe Plaza and The Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum.

West Guadaloupe
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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.

Don Diego
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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Center for Contemporary Arts and New Mexico Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol

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