Downtown Santa Fe
Santa Fe
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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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries 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 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 fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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 shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Small Group History Walking Tour Thru Santa Fe a City Different
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Our room was great! Housekeeping did great. Front desk was nice but weird they told us the lobby bar was open when it wasn’t. Valet was nice & it was always easy. But the fact that there is NO food on Sunday and Monday anywhere on the property was a sad and kind of telling of the future of the property. ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
La Fonda on the Plaza
Beautiful historic hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
The hotel did not have the reservation from hotels.com which made check in an ordeal. We did not get the ada accommodations I needed to be comfortable. The manager and front desk people were very helpful and tried their best.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
Hotel Santa Fe
The hotel lobby was beautiful but room showed wear and tear given the price. Furniture was also old.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Ben in the living room was awesome. One room of our two rooms was very spacious. The other room was nice but not large. Liked the heat lamp in the bathroom. Rooms have bathrobes and slippers. Nice living room adjacent to the lobby. Very nice shops.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Convenient and clean hotel within a few short minutes walking distance to the Plaza area.
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Fe
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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 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 Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum.
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, Center for Contemporary Arts and New Mexico Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.
