Uptown Travel Guide
Albuquerque


Popular places to visit

Balloon Fiesta Park
After visiting Balloon Fiesta Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its lively festivals.

Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.

University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Enjoy a day filled with animal encounters as you watch exotic creatures from all over the world, including powerful and ferocious predators.

Old Town Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Old Town Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Sandia Peak Tramway
You can take time to visit Sandia Peak Tramway during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do

8pm ORIGINAL Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001!

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour

Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour

Amazing Art Walk: Albuquerque Murals Abound!
Top hotels in Uptown

Marriott Albuquerque
Book the room through hotels.com. I provided a different credit card at check in for incidental. After I checked out they charge me again for two nights. Just for two nights Hotels.com charge me 390 (I don’t mind paying) and Marriott another 390. I spent 780 for two nights. I call for a refund and ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
Clean room, nice hotel.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026

Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown
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Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown
Great vibe, our kids loved the pool, wonderful breakfast, and wonderful staff.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown
The stay was okay but we didn’t have hot water. First night no hot water. In the morning at 6am we had hot water, at 5 that night no hot water. We had to leave at 5am still no hot water. I’m not sure how our room was the only one without hot water. I’m sure you don’t have the instant hot water heaters ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Element Albuquerque Uptown
I have nothing negative to say. The entire property was clean. The staff was unbelievably helpful. The rooftop bar is a nice touch overlooking the mountains to the east. Being a business-oriented hotel, people were up and at it early which made the breakfast a little skimpy for us leisure travelers. ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown

International District
While visiting International District, you might make a stop by sights like The Downs Racetrack and Casino and Expo New Mexico.

Nob Hill
Unique features of Nob Hill include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Mariposa Gallery or Aux Dog Theater while you're exploring the area.

North Campus
While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like University of New Mexico Campus Observatory and UNM North Golf Course.

Martineztown-Santa Barbara
Martineztown-Santa Barbara might not have many top sights, but Albuquerque Civic Plaza and Sunshine Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo
While visiting Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo, you might make a stop by sights like The Pit and Isotopes Park.

Huning Highland Historic District
When in Huning Highland Historic District, you can plan a visit to Sunshine Theater and Albuquerque Civic Plaza, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
