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 acclaimed art galleries 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.
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at Lensic Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Santa Fe. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe
Inn of the Governors
Historical hotel, which is nice, staff was great. Don’t expect great wifi, usb outlets, etc. Bed/pillows were ok. Included breakfast was good, as was attached hotel. Pool was small, but nice & heater. Happy hour was sweet. Parking was TIGHT, but free. Location was great. Very walkable. I’d stay again ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
This is a really nice place that seemed more of a locally run place rather than such a massive corporation. Everybody was really nice. The staff was amazing. I would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Will be back
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Consistently nice but rooms could use updating.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe
Hello please get bigger TVs and smart w apps
Reviewed on 22 Mar 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 Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum 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 Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum and Georgia O'Keefe Museum.
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.
