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 lively festivals.
University of New Mexico
Enjoy the student vibe at University of New Mexico as part of your travels around Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's fascinating museums and lively festivals.
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.
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 fascinating museums.
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 lively festivals.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
Evening Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
Daily Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Private Full Day Albuquerque Tour (with Hotel Pickup & Dropoff)
Top hotels in Uptown
Marriott Albuquerque
We stay here often and the experience is always a good one. One of our favorite properties to stay.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown
The staff was really nice! On our first night, we went down to the bar for a quick drink. We ended up ordering dinner and enjoyed the live music. The staff made sure to check on us and offer refills.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown
It’s a nice place. Peking was good . Breakfast was alright
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown
The loudest room I have ever stayed in with facing the highway. Will not stay here again and please don’t tell me next time to request the opposite side.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown
I would recommend this place to anyone . even though we only stayed one night it was amazing
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Element Albuquerque Uptown
I love this hotel, I’m a snowbird and staying at Elements gives me peace in knowing I’m taken cared for as a single woman and her dog.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
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 Mariposa Gallery or Aux Dog Theater 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.
Victory Hills
If you're spending some time in Victory Hills, Ernie Pyle Public Library and Puerto Del Sol Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
Martineztown-Santa Barbara
Martineztown-Santa Barbara might not have many top sights, but Albuquerque Civic Plaza and Sunshine Theater 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.
