Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide
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Visit Downtown Santa Fe
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 acclaimed art galleries.
Things to do

Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Santa Fe: Canyon Road Art & History Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Excellent hotel with great location. Loved the hot tub with the view to the mountains
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

La Fonda on the Plaza
2nd time staying here. I love the artwork, the location, and the general ambiance of the hotel. However, this time was marred by paper thin walls, listening to complaints and arguments from next door, doors slamming, etc. The other thing I didn't appreciate was the "everyone must valet park" rule. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Rooms, parking, bar , restaurant , casino and staff were all amazing!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
What always shines about Drury Inn is their amenities. For the 5:30 pm kickback, they have hot dogs and nachos for the kids, the adults get real food and three adult beverages for the evening. For example: we had slider buns, pulled pork, baked beans, and baked potatoes one evening. For another there ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Inn and Spa at Loretto
The location was perfect and the staff was amazing! We will be back
Reviewed on 5 May 2026

Hotel Santa Fe
I have stayed at the hotel several times during the past few years. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Unfortunately my experience this time did not live up to my previous visits. Both elevators were broken for the duration of my stay which required me to constantly walk up and down the stairs ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026


