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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 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 acclaimed art galleries and lively festivals.
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.
Activities
Meow Wolf's House of Eternal Return
New Mexico Audio Tours Bundle: Self-Guided Drive and Walk
Santa Fe: Meow Wolf The House of Eternal Return Ticket
Santa Fe Self-Guided App-Based Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Santa Fe Hotel Deals
La Fonda on the Plaza
Love this hotel!! Location and vibe fabulous. In house restaurant is top notch
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
Great location and perfect pool for families
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Inn and Spa at Loretto
Location is great and the overall style and amenities of the hotel are great too. The lobby bar and lounge was good with great atmosphere. The hotel pool and spa were also excellent.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe
It was great from the time we got there until the time we checked out. Hayleigh and Ethan at check in were great. Good recommendations and really friendly. Helen always stopped to chat, at breakfast. And Jo, at the Kickback, with her eidetic memory always knew what we were drinking. They took great ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
El Sendero Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Ease of check in and the location were the best.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Piñon Court By La Fonda
The food was good and the staff was excellent
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Santa Fe
Guadalupe District
If you're spending some time in Guadalupe District, Santa Fe Railyard and Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe 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 SITE Santa Fe while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
West Manhattan
West Manhattan might not have many top sights, but Santa Fe Railyard and SITE Santa Fe 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 Santuario De Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe.
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 New Mexico Military Museum are top sights worth seeing.
