Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide
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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 lively festivals and fascinating museums in this family-friendly 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.
Palace of the Governors
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
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.
Things to do
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza
"La Fonda's staff are very well trained and polite, including the house-keeping staff and cleaners/maids. All very polite and helpful. Service is first class. The room offers many amenities, treats and quality toileteries. It has many nice touches."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
"I’ve stayed at a lot of hotels, but this one genuinely stood out. The location is simply perfect everything you’d want to see and do is right at your doorstep, yet the property itself feels like its own peaceful escape. You get the best of both worlds: the energy of the surroundings without any of ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Piñon Court By La Fonda
"Great stay! Breakfast was great and room nice and clean."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Location and parking excellent"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
"The Drury is a fantastic place to stay. Great location. Breakfast was amazing and the breakfast staff incredible."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
"Great location.. Excellent shuttle service."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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.
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 SITE Santa Fe while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and SITE Santa Fe 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 Georgia O'Keefe Museum and Lensic Performing Arts Center.
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 Santa Fe Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
