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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 Museum of Art
Admire the exceptional Pueblo design of the adobe structure that houses one of the oldest art galleries in New Mexico.
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at Lensic Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Santa Fe. Experience the area's lively festivals and fascinating museums.
Things to do
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Great staff
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Inn of the Governors
I had a four-night stay at the property and it met my expectations. The inn is conveniently located within walking distance to the plaza, churches, Canyon Road and other tourist attractions. The made-to-order breakfast was lovely (although some of the servers can be non-attentive), the lobby is well-appointed ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Breakfast menu was good not great Staff attention to detail was outstanding Very warm and welcoming Would have appreciated bottled water in room
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
The pool was not open. The room was a bit run down. The bartender was not very friendly. Nothing to write home about.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Love the hotel and the ease of getting in and out of there and so convenient right off the square merely three blocks away.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
La Fonda on the Plaza
The property is beautiful and the restaurant was wonderful. The area was fanatic. Gorgeous. Check in staff a bit odd and lacked friendliness. The valet isn’t a true valet, you’ll need to go get your own car and walk with luggage to the garage to get your own car. We loved our stay. Lovely place and ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 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 Santa Fe Farmers Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and New Mexico State Capitol 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, Santa Fe Children's Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts are top sights worth seeing.
