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An outdoor seating area with a view of the cityscape and mountains.

A modern bar area with a reflective marble countertop, shelves with glasses and bottles, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the mountains.

A lobby with a modern design, featuring a large glass entrance, a central art piece, and two large hanging lamps.

1. Hotel Chaco

Sawmill Area, 0.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Andrea

Rp3.309.408

Rp4.452.549 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a large window overlooking a pool area, bar seating, and a building with a sign.

A modern living room with a blue sofa and armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern room with two green leather chairs, large windows with orange curtains, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the city through large windows.

2. The Imperial

2.8 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Katarina

Rp1.534.705

Rp1.774.569 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel with a prominent tower and a sign reading "Hotel Albuquerque."

An outdoor event space with a geometric glass roof structure, surrounded by greenery and white tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a brick floor. There are seating areas with red sofas and a long table.

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by umbrellas and a garden.

3. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

Sawmill Area, 0.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Karina

Rp3.204.279

Rp4.186.755 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with arched windows and a central staircase, labeled as Hotel Parq Central.

A bar area with wooden chairs and tables, shelves with bottles, and hanging lights.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a booth seating arrangement and a bar area.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a bench, and a table with a flower arrangement.

4. Hotel Parq Central

2.9 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Rick

Rp3.076.564

Rp4.004.453 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a stone wall backdrop.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and a view of the city skyline.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a microwave, a coffee maker, and artwork on the walls.

An indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a view of the outside.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town

Near North Valley, 1.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Darrellyne

Rp2.971.234

Rp3.435.489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of the city, and a wooden ceiling.

A building with a neon sign reading "El Vado Tap Room" and a smaller sign for "El Vado Motel".

A modern bedroom with a bed, sofa, bedside table, TV, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

6. El Vado Motel

1.1 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Nicole

Rp2.390.598

Rp2.716.499 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A wedding aisle with white chairs, floral arrangements, and candles.

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

Martineztown-Santa Barbara, 2.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Janet

Rp2.332.107

Rp2.696.498 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, palm trees, and a central seating area with a marble table.

A spacious lobby with a grand piano, comfortable seating, palm trees, and a patterned floor.

A hotel room with a city view, a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

8. The Clyde Hotel

Downtown Albuquerque, 1.8 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Heather

Rp2.366.763

Rp3.217.908 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A modern building with a swimming pool, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel room with a bed, desk, and wardrobe.

A motel with outdoor seating and a sign advertising a cocktail bar.

9. The Monterey Motel

West Old Town, 1 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Brian

Rp1.254.236

Rp1.450.278 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious interior with a staircase, seating area, and a dining space.

A modern dining area with a large table, green upholstered chairs, and a unique chandelier.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for Hilton Garden Inn.

A self-service beverage station with chilled and frozen drink options, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display case.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown

2.4 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Joel

Rp1.892.087

Rp2.187.724 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating, potted plants, and a pathway.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a patterned rug, artwork, and a fireplace.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large wall mural, a 'Lobby' sign, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

11. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

West Old Town, 0.9 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Elizabeth

Rp2.052.354

Rp2.373.034 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a glass staircase, wooden ceiling, and a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a prominent red and grey facade, large windows, and a visible entrance with a staircase.

A rooftop terrace with a modern seating area, large windows, and a city view.

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Albuquerque University Area

3.2 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Guillermo

Rp2.235.875

Rp2.585.230 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A spacious, modern interior with a staircase, dining area, and a fireplace.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, wooden cabinets, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

A hallway with a large painting of a tree, wooden paneling, and a tiled floor.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown

2.3 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Maureen

Rp2.368.754

Rp2.786.247 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a central round table, and multiple seating areas.

A man sitting on a leather sofa in a well-lit lobby with a large mirror and wall-mounted lights.

A sunlit outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

A modern lounge area with a sofa set, a round mirror, and potted plants.

14. ARRIVE Albuquerque

1.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Bradford

Rp2.486.293

Rp2.874.799 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a no diving sign.

A modern gym with cardio machines, a bench, and weightlifting equipment.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with a tree and shrubs.

A restaurant with leather booths, multiple TVs, and a casual dining atmosphere.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG

Near North Valley, 1.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

John

Rp2.128.553

Rp2.461.140 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern lighting and a view of the cityscape.

A hotel entrance with a green double door, two lantern-style lights, and a sign reading "ANDALUZ".

A spacious lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options including sofas and armchairs, and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A group of people dining at a restaurant with a wooden table, plates of food, and a waiter in the background.

16. Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton

2 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Karina

Rp3.065.474

Rp3.544.453 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A reception desk with a marble design, a Route 66 sign, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

A building with a red facade, a staircase, and a seating area with a person.

A two-story building with a red and blue exterior, a staircase, and a satellite dish.

17. Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

Westside, 2.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Kenneth

Rp1.271.766

Rp1.470.490 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned seating, and tables with chairs.

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, hanging lights, and artwork on the walls.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent "DOUBLETREE BY HILTON" sign, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque

Downtown Albuquerque, 1.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Carol J

Rp1.892.087

Rp2.187.724 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and brown headboards. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a vase of flowers.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a large window with blinds.

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by beige walls and white plastic chairs.

19. Econo Lodge Albuquerque Old Town

West Old Town, 1 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Kushan

Rp1.173.279

Rp1.356.605 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A hotel entrance with a central staircase, surrounded by cacti and palm trees.

A compact hotel room with a television, a desk with a lamp, a small table with two chairs, a window with striped curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window.

A reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, a potted plant, and a window with a view of the outside.

20. Rodeway Inn Albuquerque Downtown on Rt 66

2.9 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Antoinette

Rp1.121.515

Rp1.401.983 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Chaco	9.6 Exceptional 1,012 reviews	View
The Imperial	9.2 Wonderful 624 reviews	View
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 1,785 reviews	View
Hotel Parq Central	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 180 reviews	View

Top Explora Science Center and Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

ARRIVE Albuquerque

10/10 Excellent

"ARRIVE-ABQ was a great stay and just as promised in the descriptions and photos, not always the case. We loved the RT 66 vintage road trip theme! We were especially impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff from the valet, to front desk as well as housekeeping and restaurant staff. The food at the restaurant, the DWTNR was excellent and the express breakfast offered during Balloon Fiesta was delicious and so convenient! We definitely recommend!"

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location close to old town albuquerque, would benefit from offering a complimentary breakfast as the paid options are a little expensive"

El Vado Motel

10/10 Excellent

"A fun place to stay. We played rock bingo, hung out at the pool ate the restaurants around the court. The folks at the front desk and tap room were great. Would stay here again anytime!"

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque

8/10 Good

"Clean"

Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel"

Painted Lady Bed & Brew

10/10 Excellent

"What a wonderful, comfortable, unexpected place! Great staff, and the check-in process could not be easier. Our room was enormous, quiet, and full of fascinating objects on display explaining the history of the property. The inner courtyard spaces are lovely, and the trolley car bar is a must visit. A gem of the area, a little bit off the beaten path, but close to everything you'd want to visit."

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Old Town Plaza

8.8/10 (3,698 reviews)

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Tiguex Park

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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

8.8/10 (474 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

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Atomic Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Albuquerque Museum

8.8/10 (160 reviews)

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Fermin Hernandez Fine Art Gallery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fermin Hernandez Fine Art Gallery in Albuquerque. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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American International Rattlesnake Museum

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

Explora Science Center and Children's Museum is located in a welcoming area of Albuquerque known for its lively festivals and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 135 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

Adjacent to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, Hotel Chaco is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town and Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

What can I see and do near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque Museum and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center feature captivating exhibits. El Rey Theater, Sunshine Theater and New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Popejoy Hall, KiMo Theater and Albuquerque Little Theatre.

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Our top choices for Explora Science Center and Children's Museum hotels

1. Hotel Chaco

2. The Imperial

3. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

4. Hotel Parq Central

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town

6. El Vado Motel

7. Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

8. The Clyde Hotel

9. The Monterey Motel

10. Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown

11. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Albuquerque University Area

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown

14. ARRIVE Albuquerque

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG

16. Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton

17. Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque

19. Econo Lodge Albuquerque Old Town

20. Rodeway Inn Albuquerque Downtown on Rt 66

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Top Explora Science Center and Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

ARRIVE Albuquerque

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

El Vado Motel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque

Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Painted Lady Bed & Brew

Other attractions near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

San Felipe de Neri Church

Old Town Plaza

Tiguex Park

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

Atomic Museum

Albuquerque Museum

Fermin Hernandez Fine Art Gallery

American International Rattlesnake Museum

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