Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide
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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 lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly 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.
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at Lensic Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Santa Fe. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe
Inn of the Governors
It has nice lounge areas, great dining room, beautiful pool area, close to downtown. It’s very well kept and lots of parking.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
One night. Very pleasant.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Complimentary snacks and drinks was nice!
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
La Fonda on the Plaza
Very nice room with art. Excellent restaurant on site. Got the room during the offseason at a very good price.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
leaky faucet in bathroom. Balcony door not fully closing.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Great property, we stay here every year, with our 2 dogs. Nice valet in basement and easy access to all of downtown Santa Fe.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Fe
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.
Railyard Arts District
Art galleries, shopping and spas highlight some of the noteworthy features of Railyard Arts District. Make a stop by Santa Fe Railyard or Santa Fe Farmers Market while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
West Guadaloupe
While West Guadaloupe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum and Georgia O'Keefe Museum.
Don Diego
If you're spending some time in Don Diego, Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and Santa Fe Climbing Gym are top sights worth seeing.
South Capitol
If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Santa Fe Children's Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts are top sights worth seeing.
