Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide

Santa Fe

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

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Santa Fe Plaza which includes heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and street scenes

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.

Santa Fe Plaza
Loretto Chapel showing a church or cathedral

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.

Loretto Chapel
Santa Fe Railyard

Santa Fe Railyard

During your visit to Santa Fe, you can do some window-shopping at Santa Fe Railyard. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area.

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

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.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
New Mexico State Capitol

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 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 stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lensic Performing Arts Center

Things to do

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

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

£39
per adult
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

£28
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

£11
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb

£74
per adult
Make Your Own Stained Glass Honeycomb
Santa Fe Revisited

Santa Fe Revisited

£60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Revisited
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
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Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe

4 out of 5
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £172 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
£172
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Its location to the Plaza and train yard farmers’ market. The shuttles drivers were outstanding. Front desk staff were helpful. We did have some hiccups but they were resolved to our satisfaction. Several staff though didn’t understand English and the wait staff were not generally as attentive as ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hotel Santa Fe
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 £241 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£241
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Great location and awesome service!"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

La Fonda on the Plaza
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

2.5 out of 5
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
The price is £108 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
£108
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,454 reviews)
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Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
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 £236 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£236
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms were nice with comfortable sitting area. Restaurant was wonderful, especially the outdoor patio area. Location was perfect. Pool area and service staff were very nice as well. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Inn and Spa at Loretto
Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Eldorado Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
309 W San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM
The price is £179 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£179
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"The Eldorado is nice and has good service, but I do not thus it is worth the price"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Piñon Court By La Fonda

Piñon Court By La Fonda

3 out of 5
201 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM
The price is £169 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
£169
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Comfy and quiet. Easy to walk or uber to many restaurants. Breakfast was ok, got busy."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Piñon Court By La Fonda
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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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