Uptown Travel Guide
Albuquerque


Popular places to visit

Balloon Fiesta Park
After visiting Balloon Fiesta Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed art galleries.

University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

ABQ BioPark Zoo
Enjoy a day filled with animal encounters as you watch exotic creatures from all over the world, including powerful and ferocious predators.

Sandia Peak Tramway
You can take time to visit Sandia Peak Tramway during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.

Old Town Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Old Town Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.

ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in ABQ BioPark Aquarium during your trip to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do

Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour

Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in Uptown

Marriott Albuquerque
The room was clean and spacious, the bartender downstairs was attentive, friendly and made my old fashion exactly how it should have been made.
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown
Spot less room & courtesy staff at check in.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown
Friendly and accommodating staff
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
Hotel was good--would have given it an excellent if the room had been cleaned/fresh towels more often. Don't mind reusing towels once, but going 2 days without housekeeping & clean towels was excessive. And I don't feel I should have to call every day to get the service. We were out of the room by ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Element Albuquerque Uptown
I would stay again.. we leaft before breakfast ..but the early options were great.. the staff was amazing .. best stay that I have had in a long time
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown
Spotless room, excellent environment, staff very good.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Uptown

International District
While visiting International District, you might make a stop by sights like The Downs Racetrack and Casino and Expo New Mexico.

Nob Hill
Unique features of Nob Hill include the restaurants and shopping. Make a stop by Aux Dog Theater or Mariposa Gallery while you're exploring the area.

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.

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.

Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo
While visiting Clayton Heights-Lomas Del Cielo, you might make a stop by sights like The Pit and Isotopes Park.

Northeast Heights
If you're spending some time in Northeast Heights, Arroyo del Oso Golf Course and ABQ Uptown are top sights worth seeing.

