Old Town Albuquerque Travel Guide

Albuquerque

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
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
San Felipe Catholic Church in Old Town Albuquerque.
The famous 66
The Candy Lady has been a New Mexico staple for over 30 years. From traditional sweets to locally flavored specialties like pinyon brittle and Breaking Bad-themed treats, this place is a fun and unique stop in Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza.

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Old Town Albuquerque

The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
The price is ₹6,102 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹6,102
₹7,056 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,924 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

The Querque Hotel
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
The price is ₹7,541 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹7,541
₹10,551 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a 24-hour business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,306 reviews)
The stay was fantastic. The room was super clean, the staff was friendly, honestly, one of the best hotel stays I’ve ever had.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque
Isleta Resort and Casino

Isleta Resort and Casino

4 out of 5
11000 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹9,813 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
₹9,813
₹11,009 total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,716 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Isleta Resort and Casino
Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque

3.5 out of 5
1000 Woodward Place NE Albuquerque NM
The price is ₹12,383 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹12,383
₹14,318 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, 24-hour room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,152 reviews)
Everything was fine. No issues which is what I like. Great breakfast!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque
Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel

3 out of 5
54 Jemez Canyon Dam Rd Bernalillo NM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bernalillo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,528 reviews)
The room was very clean, everything was stocked, the hotel was clean and staff was courtesy

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel
Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport

Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport

3 out of 5
1400 Sunport Place SE Albuquerque NM
The price is ₹8,489 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
₹8,489
₹9,815 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,404 reviews)
Room was clean, breakfast options were good, easy to find our way around the hotel. Area felt safe

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
Albuquerque has a beautiful botanical garden. A mid-October visit rewarded us with quite a number of blooms.

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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
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
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 Rio Grande Trail are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Near North Valley
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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
Local lizards & salamanders in the special collections lab in UNM's CERIA bldg.

North Campus

While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like University of New Mexico Campus Observatory and UNM North Golf Course.

North Campus


Old Town Albuquerque Travel Guide