Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide
Santa Fe
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.
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
Nice Breakfast and clean spa/pool
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The shower was old and bad, the room smells odor and the AC WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
BOOK THIS HOTEL. The location is so good but the customer service and amenities are even better!!! I was swayed from a different booking i had after reading reviews of this being the best hotel experience MULTIPLE people had stated they had… and I could not agree more. You won’t regret this ...
Reviewed on 5 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
