Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Downtown Santa Fe
New Mexico Museum of Art showing a house and art
Santa Fe Plaza which includes a house and street scenes
Downtown Santa Fe
Santa Fe Plaza showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes

Popular places to visit

Santa Fe Plaza showing a church or cathedral, religious aspects and street scenes

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.

Santa Fe Plaza
Loretto Chapel featuring a church or cathedral

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.

Loretto Chapel
Santa Fe Railyard

Santa Fe Railyard

During your visit to Santa Fe, you can do some window-shopping at Santa Fe Railyard. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly area.

Santa Fe Railyard
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

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.

Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
New Mexico State Capitol

New Mexico State Capitol

After visiting New Mexico State Capitol, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santa Fe. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed art galleries.

New Mexico State Capitol
Lensic Performing Arts Center

Lensic Performing Arts Center

You can enjoy a show at Lensic Performing Arts Center during your trip to Santa Fe. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lensic Performing Arts Center

Activities

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return Ticket

Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket

AU$79
per adult
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Eating at local hidden gems while enjoying historical views!

New Mexican Flavors Food Tour of the Santa Fe Plaza

AU$284
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
New Mexican Flavors Food Tour of the Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour

Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour

AU$326
per adult
Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour
Santa Fe Bar Hunt: Santa Fe-eeling Good

Santa Fe Bar Hunt: Santa Fe-eeling Good

AU$19
per adult
Santa Fe Bar Hunt: Santa Fe-eeling Good
Santa Fe Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour

AU$23
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Explore Santa Fe's Old Town & the Museum of Art: Private Tour

Explore Santa Fe's Old Town & the Museum of Art: Private Tour

AU$582
per adult
Explore Santa Fe's Old Town & the Museum of Art: Private Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Fe Hotel Deals

Hotel Santa Fe

Hotel Santa Fe

4 out of 5
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$408 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$408
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Its location to the Plaza and train yard farmers’ market. The shuttles drivers were outstanding. Front desk staff were helpful. We did have some hiccups but they were resolved to our satisfaction. Several staff though didn’t understand English and the wait staff were not generally as attentive as ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Hotel Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza

La Fonda on the Plaza

4 out of 5
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$491 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
AU$491
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Fun, centrally located, easy access with lots of shopping/dining options!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

La Fonda on the Plaza
El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection

2.5 out of 5
311 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$221 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$221
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,445 reviews)
"Cleanliness and room size were good Hotel looks a lot different than when I booked (no Santa Fe arquitersure"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
Inn and Spa at Loretto

Inn and Spa at Loretto

4 out of 5
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$482 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$482
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Fantastic"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Inn and Spa at Loretto
Eldorado Hotel & Spa

Eldorado Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
309 W San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$342 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$342
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 hot tubs, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay very much! Loved being able to walk all over downtown Santa Fe."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Piñon Court By La Fonda

Piñon Court By La Fonda

3 out of 5
201 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$348 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$348
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santa Fe. Enjoy free breakfast, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
A favorite
"I love this hotel--located in walking distance to the plaza and restaurants, galleries, shopping. Great staff. Great breakfast with waffles and green chili burritos that you build yourself (so if you just want bacon, eggs, potatoes--you've got that). Only minor complaint is the strength of the internet ..."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Piñon Court By La Fonda
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Fe

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Guadalupe District

If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santa Fe Farmers Market are top sights worth seeing.

Guadalupe District
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West Manhattan

West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Plaza and Santa Fe Railyard are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Manhattan
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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.

Railyard Arts District
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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 Santa Fe Plaza and The Harrell House of Natural Oddities and Bug Museum.

West Guadaloupe
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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.

Don Diego
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South Capitol

If you're spending some time in South Capitol, Center for Contemporary Arts and New Mexico Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol

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