Barelas Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
National Hispanic Cultural Center
Enjoy an outing to National Hispanic Cultural Center during your stay in Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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 art galleries and lively festivals.
Albuquerque Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Albuquerque Convention Center during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
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.
Activities
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
The Original 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour
Amazing Art Walk: Albuquerque Murals Abound!
Our pick of the best Barelas Hotel Deals
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nice room!
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
The Querque Hotel
staff are courteous love it here
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
Room was spotless.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Isleta Resort and Casino
Love the rooms
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Sandia Resort And Casino
They gave us a terrible view but above all the windows had no security (meaning dirt flying through the room). The plumbing was terrible. We slept horrible due to all the dirt come through the window. Have the videos.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
Staff was personable, friendly. Hotel and room was very clean. Location was close to interstate and the airport. Very comfortable room, was big, spacious with a couch and desk. Bed was comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barelas
Downtown Albuquerque
Downtown Albuquerque is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to KiMo Theater and Sunshine Theater while you're in town.
Old Town Albuquerque
Unique features of Old Town Albuquerque include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Old Town Plaza or American International Rattlesnake Museum while you're exploring the area.
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.
Wells Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wells Park and surrounding area, you can visit Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.
Sawmill Area
If you're spending some time in Sawmill Area, Explora Science Center and Children's Museum and Atomic Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West Old Town
While visiting West Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ BioPark Aquarium and Old Town Plaza.
