Downtown Santa Fe Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Santa Fe
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 acclaimed art galleries in this family-friendly 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.
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.
Institute of American Indian Arts
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Institute of American Indian Arts during your travels in Santa Fe. Experience the area's fascinating museums and entertainment choices.
Activities
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery Tour and Tasting
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Fe Hotel Deals
Inn of the Governors
This Inn is so warm, cozy, beautiful and very welcoming from the first greeting at the reception desk, to seeing your amazing room complete soft beds, a sparkling bathroom and even a fireplace with wood, to your delicious individually prepared breakfast, to an afternoon sherry hour and games in the ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Santa Fe
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Everything spectacular except pool area very dark at night and
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
Fantastic hotel in the heart of Santa Fe. Loved the breakfast and happy hours. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Would 100% recommend and looking forward to coming back.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Always one of our favorite stays! Beautiful hotel, great staff and excellent location!!
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Chimayo de Santa Fe
I'm not expert, but I believe air conditioning should make your room colder. Our room's "air conditioning" was just blowing look cool air. To survive the night we had to open both windows to create some air flow. Open windows are not conducive to preventing the sounds of garbage and recycling removal ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
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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.
