Barrio Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Home in the Barrio
Home in the Barrio
#trovember — The quiet streets just south of Tucson’s downtown are still home to this desert city’s adobe soul. The Barrio Viejo is full of 19th-century Sonoran buildings, perfect for quiet architectural wandering...
Brightly colored building in Tucson's Old Town, the Barrio Viejo.
The Barrio Viejo (or Barrio Historico) in Tucson, just south of downtown. The fabric of the neighborhood has retained some of its 19th century character, with thick adobe walls and colorful doors. Some buildings are derelict--some seemed intentionally so--and many others have been renovated, painted, and house artists' studios or lawyers' offices. It's the most fascinating part of Tucson.

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Our pick of the best Barrio Viejo Hotel Deals

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills

3 out of 5
7411 N Oracle Rd Tucson AZ
The price is AU$163 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$163
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,350 reviews)
Very nice property,room was very nice it was clean and the decore was upscale for the price. I would stay here again if the opportunity raises

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

3 Palms Tucson North Foothills
Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine

3 out of 5
720 W. Silverlake Road Tucson AZ
The price is AU$236 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
AU$236
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,112 reviews)
Excellent staff

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Hotel McCoy - Art, Coffee, Beer, Wine
Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
245 E Ina Rd Tucson AZ
The price is AU$425 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$425
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Tucson. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,035 reviews)
The staff is always courteous. The rooms are spacious and I like the beautiful views!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa
Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana

2 out of 5
4940 W Ina Rd Tucson AZ
The price is AU$114 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$114
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,214 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Red Roof Inn Tucson North - Marana
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort

4.5 out of 5
7000 N Resort Dr Tucson AZ
The price is AU$632 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$632
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
This is a beautiful resort is in a wonderful location. It’s very well maintained and managed. The service was outstanding, food was excellent, rooms very clean and just great attention to detail. Overall A+ to this fine resort.

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Lodge on the Desert

Lodge on the Desert

4 out of 5
306 North Alvernon Way Tucson AZ
The price is AU$304 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$304
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly resort in Tucson. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,062 reviews)
Clean room and property.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Lodge on the Desert
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio Viejo

Downtown Tucson

Downtown Tucson

4/5(3 area reviews)

Theatres, river views and live music are some highlights of Downtown Tucson. Make a stop by Fox Theatre or Rialto Theatre while you're exploring.

Downtown Tucson
Aerial Panorama of Saguaro Forest in warm afternoon sunlight

South Tucson

Restaurants and festivals are just a few things travellers like about South Tucson. A stop by Tucson Greyhound Park is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

South Tucson
Moderately strenuous paved hike with awesome views of Tucson and surrounding areas as the payoff.

Menlo Park

While visiting Menlo Park, you might make a stop by sights like Sentinel Peak and Tumamoc Hill.

Menlo Park
The huge cactus - Carnegie giant

South Park

If you're spending some time in South Park, Cinemark Century Tucson Marketplace and Rocks and Ropes are top sights worth seeing.

South Park
Beautiful blooms on the cactus.  An unexpected sight, for me, in the middle of the desert.

Midtown

If you're spending some time in Midtown, McKale Center and Arizona Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Midtown
Tucson Arizona, USA: The old St. Augustine Cathedral in visual contrast against the corporate buildings of downtown.

Sam Hughes

If you're spending some time in Sam Hughes, Himmel Park Tennis Center and Zocalo are top sights worth seeing.

Sam Hughes


Barrio Viejo Travel Guide

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