Downtown Albuquerque Travel Guide
Albuquerque
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Popular places to visit
Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
Albuquerque Civic Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Albuquerque Civic Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
El Rey Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at El Rey Theater during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Sunshine Theater
You can enjoy a show at Sunshine Theater on your trip to Albuquerque. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
KiMo Theater
Enjoy a show at KiMo Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre
You can enjoy a show at The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre during your trip to Albuquerque. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll
The Original 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Albuquerque
ARRIVE Albuquerque
Great hotel
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
The Clyde Hotel
Spacious room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton
Charm
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque
All was great in general the room, staff except you have to pay for parking $20 a day that is ridiculous unheard off & it’s not mentioned when you book online until you get there…..
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Very convenient shuttle to the airport. Only problem was being kept awake due to noise in the lobby throughout the night.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
The floor was not clean, stove all eyes didn’t work chair with a missing piece if I had set in it could have injured myself. The front desk as me did I won’t it fix or when I leave
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albuquerque
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.
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.
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.
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.
West Old Town
While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.
