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An outdoor seating area with a view of the cityscape and mountains.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the mountains.

A modern bar area with a reflective marble countertop, shelves with glasses and bottles, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A lobby with a modern design, featuring a large glass entrance, a central art piece, and two large hanging lamps.

1. Hotel Chaco

Sawmill Area, 0.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Andrea

₹21,126

₹27,758 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a large window overlooking a pool area, bar seating, and a building with a sign.

A modern room with two green leather chairs, large windows with orange curtains, and a colorful mural on the wall.

A modern bar area with seating, a bar counter, and a view of the city through large windows.

A modern living room with a blue sofa and armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

2. The Imperial

Huning Highland Historic District, 2.8 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Katarina

₹9,420

₹10,892 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A historic building with arched windows and a central staircase, labeled as Hotel Parq Central.

A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring a booth seating arrangement and a bar area.

A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating and a city view at dusk.

A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a bench, and a table with a flower arrangement.

3. Hotel Parq Central

Huning Highland Historic District, 2.9 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

ronald

₹14,566

₹19,221 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel with a prominent tower and a sign reading "Hotel Albuquerque."

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by umbrellas and a garden.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a brick floor. There are seating areas with red sofas and a long table.

An outdoor event space with a geometric glass roof structure, surrounded by greenery and white tables and chairs.

4. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

Sawmill Area, 0.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Ibis

₹17,171

₹22,415 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a stone wall backdrop.

An indoor swimming pool area with lounge chairs and a table, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker on the countertop.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a parking lot and a view of the city skyline.

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town

Near North Valley, 1.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Darrellyne

₹15,796

₹18,264 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with a view of the city, and a wooden ceiling.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a bed, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

A building with a neon sign reading "El Vado Tap Room" and a smaller sign for "El Vado Motel".

A modern bedroom with a bed, sofa, bedside table, TV, and a potted plant.

6. El Vado Motel

1.1 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Nicole

₹11,210

₹12,737 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A hot tub surrounded by stone walls, outdoor seating, and umbrellas.

A restaurant with wooden furniture, a ceiling fan, and a mural on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with a gazebo, a table with chairs, and a large umbrella.

7. Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

0.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Paul

₹17,836

₹20,623 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious interior with a staircase, seating area, and a dining space.

A self-service beverage station with chilled and frozen drink options, a coffee machine, and a refrigerated display case.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, a wine rack, and a television screen.

A modern dining area with a large table, green upholstered chairs, and a unique chandelier.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown

Huning Highland Historic District, 2.4 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Ingrid

₹10,066

₹11,638 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, palm trees, and a central seating area with a marble table.

A hotel lobby with a grand staircase, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with a city view.

A hotel room with a city view, a large bed, a desk, and a TV.

9. The Clyde Hotel

Downtown Albuquerque, 1.8 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Heather

₹13,085

₹17,690 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A modern interior with a glass staircase, wooden ceiling, and a view of the outside.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a small table, and pendant lighting.

A modern hotel with a prominent red and grey facade, large windows, and a visible entrance with a staircase.

A rooftop terrace with a modern seating area, large windows, and a city view.

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Albuquerque University Area

3.2 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Guillermo

₹11,894

₹13,753 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern building with a swimming pool, balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles and glasses.

A modern lounge area with a yellow sofa, a table with a lamp, and a decorative wall panel.

A motel with outdoor seating and a sign advertising a cocktail bar.

11. The Monterey Motel

West Old Town, 1 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Brian

₹7,457

₹8,622 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

An outdoor patio area with seating, potted plants, and a pathway.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A hotel lobby with a modern design, featuring a large wall mural, a 'Lobby' sign, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a patterned rug, artwork, and a fireplace.

12. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

West Old Town, 0.9 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Elizabeth

₹10,433

₹12,063 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious, modern interior with a staircase, dining area, and a fireplace.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign for Hilton Garden Inn.

A modern lounge area with blue upholstered chairs, a round coffee table, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern kitchen with a buffet setup, wooden cabinets, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown

Huning Highland Historic District, 2.3 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Maureen

₹11,704

₹13,767 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A spacious lobby with a checkered floor, a central round table, and multiple seating areas.

A man sitting on a leather sofa in a well-lit lobby with a large mirror and wall-mounted lights.

A sunlit outdoor seating area with wooden furniture, potted plants, and a wooden cabinet with drawers.

A modern lounge area with a sofa set, a round mirror, and potted plants.

14. ARRIVE Albuquerque

1.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Stan

₹13,227

₹15,293 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a no diving sign.

A building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Indian Pueblo Kitchen."

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a landscaped area with a tree and shrubs.

A modern gym with cardio machines, a bench, and weightlifting equipment.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG

Near North Valley, 1.5 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

John

₹10,943

₹12,653 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

An outdoor seating area with modern lighting and a view of the cityscape.

A lobby with a central fountain, arched ceilings, and a seating area with sofas and armchairs.

A spacious lobby with a bar area, multiple seating options including sofas and armchairs, and a high ceiling with a balcony.

A group of people dining at a restaurant with a wooden table, plates of food, and a waiter in the background.

16. Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton

2 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Karina

₹15,527

₹17,954 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A reception desk with a marble design, a Route 66 sign, and a framed picture on the wall.

A two-story building with a red and blue exterior, a staircase, and a satellite dish.

A building with a red facade, a staircase, and a seating area with a person.

A hotel room with a striped sofa, two single beds, a small table, and a wooden floor.

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

Westside, 2.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Andrew

₹6,766

₹7,823 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and a bench.

A banquet hall with round tables, white chairs, and floral centerpieces.

A hotel room with a leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a flat-screen TV, a potted plant, and a lamp.

A large conference room with rows of chairs, a stage, and a large screen displaying 'Hyatt Regency.'

18. The Clyde Hotel

Downtown Albuquerque, 1.8 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Angelina

₹16,267

₹18,926 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, cushioned seating, and tables with chairs.

A spacious lounge area with leather sofas, a fireplace, and a bar area in the background.

A high-rise hotel with a prominent "DOUBLETREE BY HILTON" sign, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

A spacious lobby with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque

Downtown Albuquerque, 1.7 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Carol J

₹9,285

₹10,736 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and brown headboards. There is a nightstand with a lamp between the beds.

A reception desk with a computer, a printer, and a vase with flowers. There are framed certificates on the wall, and an exit sign is visible.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, potted plants, and a large window with blinds.

A living room with a glass coffee table, a black leather sofa, and a vase of flowers.

20. Econo Lodge Albuquerque Old Town

West Old Town, 1 km from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Kushan

₹5,909

₹6,832 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Chaco	9.6 Exceptional 1,021 reviews	View
The Imperial	9.2 Wonderful 638 reviews	View
Hotel Parq Central	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 1,797 reviews	View
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town	9.2 Wonderful 181 reviews	View

Top Explora Science Center and Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

The Querque Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the heated pool and spa!"

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel is clean, well maintained, and in a perfect spot to visit old town Albuquerque There is a Winery and Bar just a block away"

The Clyde Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"They were offering coffee and muffins at 4am as we left for the festival witch made a early morning a wonderful start"

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean, helpful friendly staff. Great location close to old town and onsite parking."

ARRIVE Albuquerque

10/10 Excellent

"Very unique hotel with great amenities! Restaurant, bar, and pool are a great time! Great downtown location that is walking distance from other places."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"I enjoyed my stay. Room was very clean. Every once in a while, a staff member would be having a bad day. Sometimes not very friendly. Breakfast was very good. Old Town is one of my favorite places. Hotel was easy to get to. Thanks!"

Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel"

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Old Town Plaza

8.8/10 (3,698 reviews)

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New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

8.8/10 (474 reviews)

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Atomic Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Albuquerque Museum

8.8/10 (160 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

Explora Science Center and Children's Museum is located in a welcoming area of Albuquerque known for its lively festivals and top museums. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 135 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

Adjacent to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, Hotel Chaco is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices within a short distance include Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town and Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.

What can I see and do near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum?

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque Museum and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center feature captivating exhibits. El Rey Theater, Sunshine Theater and New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society are landmarks that you won't want to miss. You can catch a show at Popejoy Hall, KiMo Theater and Albuquerque Little Theatre.

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Our top choices for Explora Science Center and Children's Museum hotels

1. Hotel Chaco

2. The Imperial

3. Hotel Parq Central

4. Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

5. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Albuquerque Old Town

6. El Vado Motel

7. Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

8. Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Downtown

9. The Clyde Hotel

10. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Albuquerque University Area

11. The Monterey Motel

12. Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

13. Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Downtown

14. ARRIVE Albuquerque

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG

16. Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton

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

18. The Clyde Hotel

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque

20. Econo Lodge Albuquerque Old Town

Compare popular hotels close to Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

Top Explora Science Center and Children's Museum Hotel Reviews

The Querque Hotel

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

The Clyde Hotel

Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town

ARRIVE Albuquerque

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town by IHG

Casas de Suenos Old Town Historic Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Other attractions near Explora Science Center and Children's Museum

San Felipe de Neri Church

Old Town Plaza

Tiguex Park

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

Atomic Museum

Albuquerque Museum

Fermin Hernandez Fine Art Gallery

American International Rattlesnake Museum

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