Downtown Albuquerque Travel Guide
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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 theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
El Rey Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at El Rey Theater during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 theatre scene.
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.
KiMo Theater
Enjoy a show at KiMo Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll
The 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - the BEST since 2001
Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Albuquerque
The Clyde Hotel
Perfect room, amazing stay, and amazing view, worth it. Just the food is not great. Try to eat out.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
ARRIVE Albuquerque
Overall vibe of the hotel is cool to stay at, as well as courteous staff, and clean building and rooms.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque
Nice place but no coffee bar it was close
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton
We were very disappointed to arrive and be told that they had overbooked. While we were given a free room at a nearby Hilton Garden Inn, it was still a disappointing experience after a long flight.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Friendly staff. Great breakfast. Real close to airport. Has laundry facilities.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
This hotel was so fun. We loved the indoor outdoor pool. We were visiting from Minnesota and loved the convenient to get on and off the highway and see all New Mexico has to offer. I was surprised how much I could hear through the conjoining door and was worried about our late comings and early going ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 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 Albuquerque 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 Rio Grande Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Campus
While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like UNM North Golf Course and University of New Mexico Campus Observatory.
