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 fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe

La Fonda on the Plaza
Classic property right off the plaza. A little confusing navigating given the renovations, but the atmosphere and history was comfortable. Our room was spacious and the fitness center, while a bit small for the size of the property, well outfitted including a rower. Can't beat the location for strolling ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Staff was very helpful, everything went smoothly. There was an additional daily charge that didn't show up until you checked in/out, $35/day. It covered parking your vehicle whether you used it or not. A "hotel" charge.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Good location !
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
The bathroom door doesn't close or lock in the hotel room. It has a sliding barn door that leaves gaps on all sides. If you are in the restroom doing your business on the toilet, then everyone else in the hotel room can see and hear everything that you're doing in there. Very awkward and uncomfortable ...
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026

Inn and Spa at Loretto
Our stay was perfect from start to finish. The staff was communicative before we even arrived. To the delight of our 4 travelers (girls trip!) They accommodated our request for adjoining rooms! We had beautiful mountain views, thoughtful amenities, (robes were so great that we bought them!). The ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Hotel Santa Fe
I was upgraded to hacienda room with fireplace. It was roomy and nice, plus a welcoming gift of fruits and cookies.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
