Westside Travel Guide
Albuquerque
Popular places to visit
Balloon Fiesta Park
After visiting Balloon Fiesta Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.
University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums.
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.
ABQ BioPark Zoo
Enjoy a day filled with animal encounters as you watch exotic creatures from all over the world, including powerful and ferocious predators.
Old Town Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Old Town Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Sandia Peak Tramway
You can take time to visit Sandia Peak Tramway during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Guided High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour of Old Town
Evening Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque
Daily Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Westside
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Albuquerque West
Vending machines did work so could not purchase water or other drinks, staff didn’t seem to care. Holes in the cabinets in my room. The area around the facility was empty lots with trash
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Albuquerque West
Not a good experience, asked for adjoining rooms with booking. They tried giving us rooms that were nowhere even close to each other. Got us moved around to be adjoining(appreciated this) but then only had keys to one of them. Was told the other doors sensor didn’t work. The hotel as a whole was ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Albuquerque-Coors Road
A LOT of upkeep needs to be done, our room: electric window blind didn’t work, ceiling damage, bathtub creaked, water pipes whistled, missing grout and cracked tile in bathroom, non functional thermostat on wall, peeling wrinkled wallpaper, door not installed well, dim light bulbs.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Sandia Peak Inn Old Town ABQ, a Howard Johnson by Wyndham
The rooms were clean . Front desk staff were friendly. The room and exterior of the building and grounds are in desperate need of an upgrade ? Maintenance? Just old and worn . The location of the hotel was great . Close to everything we wanted to see.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
The Querque Hotel
The property was next to highways but not noisy. Hotel was nice but close not the best part of town and had to initial not to hold hotel liabel for parking lot theft.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Sandia Resort And Casino
Beautiful resort, loved everything. Would be great if a few more things were added for kids to do, otherwise was very enjoyable. Low payouts at casino however, stayed for 4 days and only saw 1 person getting a payout.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westside
West Old Town
While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.
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.
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.
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Sunshine Theater and El Rey Theater while you're in town.
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.
