West Old Town
Albuquerque
Visit West Old Town
Popular places to visit
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.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in ABQ BioPark Aquarium during your trip to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Olive trees, climbing roses, desert willows and hundreds of exotic butterflies are just a few of the treasures to be found in this this green refuge.
San Felipe de Neri Church
After visiting San Felipe de Neri Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Albuquerque Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Albuquerque Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.
American International Rattlesnake Museum
You can browse the exhibits at American International Rattlesnake Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
The Original 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Top hotels in West Old Town
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
The two ladies at the front desk (probablly the 3-11’ers) and the guy working the bar all excellent customer service, you know, the old school way. Signed California. Although when I was in downtown where the bars and pinball are all of a sudden shots fired!!!!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Monterey Motel
Clean room, but very noisy. Traffic on Central Avenue is constant all night long.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Great room and amenities! The staff was friendly and breakfast selections were great!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
The check-in process was great. Friendly staff. Great room. Clean room
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Isleta Resort and Casino
Room was nice and clean! Walls are thin - our door shut and locked ok but you could see light coming in. Our room was a little dated - would stay again casino was great and everyone was very nice and friendly -
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
The Querque Hotel
Room was filthy. The sheets slipped up from the mattress and we saw there was a huge nasty red (blood?) stain on the mattress. We had no WiFi and all our food and drinks froze in the refrigerator. The place is very run down.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Old Town
Old Town Albuquerque
Unique features of Old Town Albuquerque include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Old Town Plaza or American International Rattlesnake Museum while you're exploring the area.
Sawmill Area
If you're spending some time in Sawmill Area, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and Atomic Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Near North Valley
Near North Valley might not have many top sights, but Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Albuquerque Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to KiMo Theater and Sunshine Theater while you're in town.
Martineztown-Santa Barbara
Martineztown-Santa Barbara might not have many top sights, but Sunshine Theater and Maxwell Museum of Anthropology 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.
