Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide
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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 lively festivals and fascinating museums in this romantic 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.
Things to do
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Our Lady of Guadalupe Walking Tour in Santa Fe
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza
The room was lovely, very clean had everything we needed. Every staff member we interacted with was welcoming, helpful, and under standing. We will definitely be back!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
What a perfect location! I arrived later than planned and the staff was accommodating and kind. My only wish is that I would have been able to stay longer to enjoy the shops on the property that were closed before my late arrival and early checkout.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Clean and friendly Great location Good breakfast and happy hour
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
It is a great room for the price and location. Clean, comfortable, friendly and very helpful front desk. Awesome location.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Inn of the Governors
So lovely. Cozy room, a heated pool that they uncovered for my toddler and I, delicious burgers at the restaurant and a superb cooked to order breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Staff was wonderful, rooms were very nice spacious, beds were very comfortable. Pool & hot tub were great.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 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 Santa Fe Farmers Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe 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, Santa Fe Children's Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts are top sights worth seeing.
