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

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 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

4/5(1 review)

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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 fascinating museums.

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$71
per adult
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour

AU$20
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour

Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour

AU$327
per adult
Santa Fe Farmers Market & Railyard Food Tour
Santa Fe Revisited

Santa Fe Revisited

AU$123
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santa Fe Revisited
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 Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

AU$23
per adult
Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Fe Hotel Deals

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$404 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$404
2 July - 3 July
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)
"One of the reception folks was not friendly. Our room was disappointingly dirty. The floor had not been cleaned. It was obvious that that had been overlooked. There was hair and little bits of paper on the floor in the bathroom. The overhead light did not work in the sitting area. I would expect ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

La Fonda on the Plaza
Hotel Santa Fe
Hotel Santa Fe
4 out of 5
1501 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$310 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$310
1 July - 2 July
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Great location. Walking distance to the Railyards and a little farther to the Plaza. Breakfast is on a nice patio next to a garden. There is a shuttle that can drop you off where ever you need to go (within reason)."

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Hotel Santa Fe
Piñon Court By La Fonda
Piñon Court By La Fonda
3 out of 5
201 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$361 per night from 13 July to 14 July
AU$361
13 July - 14 July
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Had a good experience. There are no elevators and that could be tough for some, but if your ok with potentially having to go upstairs the room was very nice. Slightly expensive with fees and taxes but the free breakfast is better than most hotels. Easy to walk to many restaurants. If you need ice ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Piñon Court By La Fonda
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
309 W San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM
The price is AU$581 per night from 17 July to 18 July
AU$581
17 July - 18 July
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! (1,002 reviews)
"We loved our stay at this property as we had a room with the sunset view. (they only forgot to mention to us that valet was closed after a certain time. Otherwise it was an enjoyable stay.)"

Reviewed on 28 Jun. 2025

Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Inn and Spa at Loretto
4 out of 5
211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$743 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$743
31 July - 1 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Wow! So beautiful. Our room was right above the chapel, so great view"

Reviewed on 30 Jun. 2025

Inn and Spa at Loretto
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$228 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$228
1 July - 2 July
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)
"Love this property. Everything in walking distance. Clean and easy parking"

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

El Sendero Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
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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 SITE Santa Fe 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 Georgia O'Keefe 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, New Mexico Military Museum and Center for Contemporary Arts are top sights worth seeing.

South Capitol

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