Old Town Albuquerque Travel Guide

Albuquerque

San Felipe de Neri Parish Church in the old town of Albuquerque
The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. 

Date: Thu, Oct 31, 2019 – Sat, Nov 2, 2019

Celebrations: Creation of altars to remember the dead, traditional dishes for the Day of the Dead

Significance: Prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have died

Observed by: Mexico, and regions with  large Mexican populations
San Felipe Catholic Church in Old Town Albuquerque.
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The Candy Lady has been a New Mexico staple for over 30 years. From traditional sweets to locally flavored specialties like pinyon brittle and Breaking Bad-themed treats, this place is a fun and unique stop in Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza.

Popular places to visit

Things to do


Top hotels in Old Town Albuquerque

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2400 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.569.044 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.569.044
Rp1.814.208 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,927 reviews)
The staff were warm, efficient and very helpful! Rose and Alesh helped us check out and take us by shuttle to the airport at 3am! Great location very affordable. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.385.447 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
Rp1.385.447
Rp1.940.811 total
24 Mar - 25 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,395 reviews)
Good. Glad to see they had security after reading about problems in Albuquerque.

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Sandia Resort And Casino

Sandia Resort And Casino

4 out of 5
30 Rainbow Rd Ne Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp4.481.530 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp4.481.530
Rp4.770.029 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,464 reviews)
The gym was small and lacked equipment, which was a bit disappointing. However, the room itself was spacious and maintained at a perfect temperature. The bed, unfortunately, was too firm for my comfort. On a positive note, the staff was incredibly friendly, and I felt very safe throughout my stay ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Sandia Resort And Casino
Isleta Resort and Casino

Isleta Resort and Casino

4 out of 5
11000 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.966.386 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.966.386
Rp2.206.044 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,853 reviews)
The view from the sixth floor was amazing! The pool and hot tub were fabulous. The room was quiet. We had a great time. The only thing is that the food was not very good. The steakhouse was closed that day so we had to eat at the other little restaurant and I would not recommend that at all. The ...

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Isleta Resort and Casino
The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,079 reviews)
Attended a conference next door at the Crown Plaza last week. This hotel offered a daily rate about half of what conference hotel charged. Had a perfectly pleasant stay. Room itself was comfortable and probably as nice as Crown Plaza. Ask for a courtyard view or you’ll be looking at a huge freeway ...

Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

The Querque Hotel
Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport

Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport

3 out of 5
1400 Sunport Place SE Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.642.889 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
Rp1.642.889
Rp1.899.591 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,492 reviews)
Quick and simple check in and check out. Great breakfast in the morning

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Albuquerque

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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.

Sawmill Area
Albuquerque has a beautiful botanical garden. A mid-October visit rewarded us with quite a number of blooms.

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West Old Town

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.

West Old Town
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension at Sunrise, Hot Air Balloons

Wells Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wells Park and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

Wells Park
Downtown city skyline of Albuquerque at night, New Mexico, United States of America.

Downtown Albuquerque

4/5(3 area reviews)

Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Theater and El Rey Theater while you're in town.

Downtown Albuquerque
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center showing interior views

Near North Valley

Near North Valley might not have many top sights, but Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Rio Grande Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Near North Valley
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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.

Martineztown-Santa Barbara


Old Town Albuquerque Travel Guide