Downtown Albuquerque Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Albuquerque
Popular places to visit
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.
Albuquerque Civic Plaza
You can find out about the history of Albuquerque with a visit to Albuquerque Civic Plaza. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
El Rey Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at El Rey Theater during your trip to Albuquerque. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Sunshine Theater
You can enjoy a show at Sunshine Theater on your trip to Albuquerque. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
KiMo Theater
Enjoy a show at KiMo Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Albuquerque. Experience the area's acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices.
The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre
You can enjoy a show at The Box Performance Space and Improv Theatre during your trip to Albuquerque. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
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 Downtown Albuquerque Hotel Deals
ARRIVE Albuquerque
The service, communication, location and space was really beautiful and great. The valet was convenient and appreciated. The only thing is on a Friday night there is A LOT of loud rambunctious traffic/people until the wee hours of the morning and it made it hard for me to get to sleep. If I stay ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
The Clyde Hotel
The bathroom had a lot of mold on the ceiling. We were woken up by loud thumping noises at 6am.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Andaluz Albuquerque, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great design and people.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Albuquerque
The place was great. The fact that its connected to the convention center is a big plus. Beds were comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
The staff was lovely, helpful and very accommodating.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
The Querque Hotel
Only bad part was someone running through the halls slamming a door at night
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Albuquerque
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.
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.
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.
Near North Valley
Near North Valley might not have many top sights, but Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Albuquerque Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North Campus
While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like UNM North Golf Course and University of New Mexico Campus Observatory.
