Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide

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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
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Loretto Chapel

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
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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi

4.5/5(6 reviews)

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
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New Mexico State Capitol

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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

New Mexico State Capitol
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New Mexico Museum of Art

4/5(1 review)

Admire the exceptional Pueblo design of the adobe structure that houses one of the oldest art galleries in New Mexico.

New Mexico Museum of Art
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Santa Fe Railyard

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Santa Fe Railyard

Things to do

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New Mexico Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive and Walk

฿909
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
New Mexico Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive and Walk
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Santa Fe: Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return Ticket

฿1,458
Per adult
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return Ticket
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Santa Fe Bar Hunt: Santa Fe-eeling Good

฿415
Per adult
Santa Fe Bar Hunt: Santa Fe-eeling Good
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Santa Fe: Canyon Road Arts District Walking Tour

฿2,324
Per adult
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Arts District Walking Tour
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Santa Fe Ulitmate History Walking Tour

฿4,378
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Ulitmate History Walking Tour
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Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour

฿447
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown 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 ฿6,000 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿6,000
฿6,912 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"I always enjoy the hotel, the food and the art that is displayed. The breakfast staff was not as attentive as usual. One guest was disciplined by the waiter for joining her friends before her meal was served."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2024

La Fonda on the Plaza
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 ฿5,453 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿5,453
฿7,470 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
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! (899 reviews)
"Great, centrally located place to stay."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

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 ฿4,833 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿4,833
฿6,750 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov
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! (1,008 reviews)
"Lovely."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2024

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel Santa Fe
4 out of 5
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
The price is ฿4,795 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
฿4,795
฿6,233 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Really great location near all main restaurants, farmer market, river walk, and downtown areas. Property is well maintained and beautiful. Parking spots are a little narrow but manageable. Live music in the lounge area on weekends."

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2024

Hotel Santa Fe
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 ฿2,785 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿2,785
฿3,207 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,255 reviews)
"Nice location, delicious and awesome Chinese restaurant called Zeng attached to the building in the front of the El Sendero Inn!! The staff were wonderful at check in letting us have early check in as well late check out when calling down the morning of. The room was clean, nice showers and cool ..."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Hotel St Francis
Hotel St Francis
4 out of 5
210 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM
The price is ฿6,241 per night from 20 Nov to 21 Nov
฿6,241
฿8,202 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Nov - 21 Nov
Stay at this historic hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Nice Historic Hotel
"This is a historic hotel that has been updated nicely. We loved the spacious lobby and all of the historic photographs around the hotel. The front desk and valet people were great. The only downside was that the bathroom door would not stay closed which caused a draft when showering. The shower curtain ..."

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2024

Hotel St Francis
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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 River Park and Santa Fe Railyard are top sights worth seeing.

Guadalupe District
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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

If you're spending some time in West Guadaloupe, Santa Fe River Park and The Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum are top sights worth seeing.

West Guadaloupe
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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.

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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Casa Solana

When in Casa Solana, you can plan a visit to Santa Fe Plaza and Santa Fe River Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Casa Solana

Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide