Downtown Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Visit Downtown Santa Fe
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
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe Botanical Garden General Admission Ticket
Small Group History Walking Tour Thru Santa Fe a City Different
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza
Great room, comfortable bed, and great bathtub.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Amazing hotel with tge most delicious restaurant and the best service!!
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Really awesome hotel. All the hotel staff are super friendly, rooms are large and comfortable and the daily breakfast and happy hour are epic. You can't cast to the televisions and they are not SMARTt.v.s so you have to watch commercial television. That is literally the only blemish on this great ...
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Location, location, location! Great room set-up, Easy check-in, nice lobby. Clean.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Inn of the Governors
Just a really enjoyable stay!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
The staff was friendly and the lounge area had a beautiful fireplace. The fitness area was great!
Reviewed on 30 Jan 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 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Santa Fe Climbing Gym 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.
