WHERE TO STAY IN ALBUQUERQUE

On the map, which shows the most convenient area to stay in Albuquerque, you can see a selection of some of the best located hotels.

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Old Town, the best area to stay in Albuquerque

The Old Town, the area encompassing the city´s historic quarter, is without a doubt the best place to spend the night in Albuquerque. The streets of the Old Town offer a large variety of restaurants and are great to go for a wander and discover all the little nooks and crannies. The accommodation options here are surrounded by all kinds of shops, bars, art galleries, parks and museums. Local street vendors sell jewellery and handmade crafts on improvised markets along the side of the road and the colonial style buildings and churches are also lovely to visit.

As well as being easy to get to other places of town from here, you will also find some of the city´s most emblematic tourist attractions such as the Old Town square, founded at the beginning of the XVIII century, the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science and the Explora. The Old Town is known for its spectacular lights during the festive period, especially at Christmas, so if you´re travelling at this time of the year, make sure you enjoy the amazing atmosphere on these decorated streets

Hotels in Old Town

Other areas to stay in Albuquerque

Downtown

Although downtown Albuquerque doesn´t have as many hotels and restaurants as the Old Town, it´s a good place to stay if you´re looking to enjoy the Albuquerque nightlife, as you will find a multitude of lively bars and clubs along the Central Ave (which makes up part of the famous Route 66). This area is also home to the Albuquerque Convention Centre, where many conventions, concerts, conferences and events are held, as well as the KiMo Theatre, which boasts beautiful architecture and an ample offering of entertainment options.

If you are staying in Downtown, you should bare in mind that there isn´t a lot of variety in terms of restaurants and many of them only open for lunch and breakfast, and are closed in the evening for dinner service.

Midtown

Midtown is the best option if you are looking to stay in an authentic American motel whilst travelling Route 66. Here you will find the largest University in New Mexico, which is one of the most important cultural centres in the city. The university offers a symphonic orchestra, theatre and dance shows, art exhibitions as well as conferences and sporting events as part of its busy agenda.

The UNM also holds host to the Maxwell Anthropology Museum, specializing in south-western collections and the University Art Museum, which houses one of the largest fine art collections in the state. Nearby campus you will also find a large number of restaurants, shops and bars, making it a great place to stay, especially if you want to visit other areas of the city during the day.