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 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.

Lensic Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at Lensic Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Santa Fe. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

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.
Things to do

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return

Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour

New Mexico Audio Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive and Walk
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Fe

La Fonda on the Plaza
Absolutely fabulous and Expedia saved a ton
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Very convenient to downtown, wonderful happy hour and good breakfast. We always look for Drury.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Inn and Spa at Loretto
We absolutely loved our stay! Thank you so much for the beautiful Santa Fe experience.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
This is a nice stay in Santa Fe,near the plaza, which is where you want to be. Walking distance to historic sites, dining and shopping. The rooms are great for couples or solo travelers.Clean and quiet. Nice staff, good Chinese restaurant on premises.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Santa Fe
Staff is very good!
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Great location and pretty hotel!
Reviewed on 4 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, Center for Contemporary Arts and Santa Fe Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.


