Westside Travel Guide

Albuquerque

Rocks. That seems to be some of the most interesting things in New Mexico right? Well that actually may be true.

Petroglyph National Monument, located in Albuquerque NM, is home to lots of rocks. In fact, these volcanic rocks happen to hold carvings, like the ones you see here, that are over 400 years old! Native Americans, and early Spanish settlers, are thought to have left these as guides, warnings, or for spiritual reasons. 

For a less crowded siteseeing, and to enjoy some exercise, take the south trail. 2.5 miles of dirt path, practically all to yourself!
#NationalPark
#NewMexico
Rocks. That seems to be some of the most interesting things in New Mexico right? Well that actually may be true.

Petroglyph National Monument, located in Albuquerque NM, is home to lots of rocks. In fact, these volcanic rocks happen to hold carvings, like the ones you see here, that are over 400 years old! Native Americans, and early Spanish settlers, are thought to have left these as guides, warnings, or for spiritual reasons. 

For a less crowded siteseeing, and to enjoy some exercise, take the south trail. 2.5 miles of dirt path, practically all to yourself!
#NationalPark
#NewMexico
Piedras Marcardas petroglyphs take you back in time...a beautiful hike for spring time as the temps are lower and the wildflowers are blooming everywhere. #NationalPark
Great view of the Sandia Mountains and downtown Albuquerque, NM.
Great place overlooking the Rio Grande River with the Sandia Mountains in the background.

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Top hotels in Westside

Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road

Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road

2.5 out of 5
6150 Iliff Rd Nw Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.508.466 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp1.508.466
Rp1.744.165 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
We stayed here last year and were well satisfied. Not so much this year. While the room was clean and comfortable and the staff friendly and helpful, the bathroom in 216 needs work. Wallpaper is coming off the wall, the tile needs repair and grouting, there was mold on the wall near the shower, and ...

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham

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

2 out of 5
4614 Central Ave SW Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.199.955 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
Rp1.199.955
Rp1.387.458 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very clean just a little bit light coming in through the shades from the outside light and some street noise

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West

Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West

2.5 out of 5
6100 West Iliff Rd Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp986.292 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp986.292
Rp1.160.126 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,062 reviews)
Breakfast was good, the staff was helpful and friendly, and was comfortable.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West

3 out of 5
6101 Iliff Rd Nw Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.079.192 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
Rp1.079.192
Rp1.247.816 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.4/10 (1,073 reviews)
Clean room, clean sheets, good location

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West

2 out of 5
9910 Avalon Rd Nw Albuquerque NM
The price is Rp1.060.348 per night from 14 Feb to 15 Feb
Rp1.060.348
Rp1.226.027 total
14 Feb - 15 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden and ABQ ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Good clea room

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
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 Rp1.290.922 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
Rp1.290.922
Rp1.492.628 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (2,898 reviews)
Excellent staff, fine breakfast & great shuttle service to/from airport.

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
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 Westside

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

#Trovember

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
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

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.

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
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 New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Near North Valley
albuquerque new mexico skyline of downtown

Downtown Albuquerque

4/5(3 area reviews)

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

Downtown Albuquerque
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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


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