West Old Town
Albuquerque
Visit West Old Town
Popular places to visit
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 lively festivals.
ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Make time to visit the sea animals who live in ABQ BioPark Aquarium during your trip to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden
Olive trees, climbing roses, desert willows and hundreds of exotic butterflies are just a few of the treasures to be found in this this green refuge.
San Felipe de Neri Church
After visiting San Felipe de Neri Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its lively festivals.
Albuquerque Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Albuquerque Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Albuquerque. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
American International Rattlesnake Museum
You can browse the exhibits at American International Rattlesnake Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Albuquerque. Wander around the area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Albuquerque Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
ABQ Sunset Hot Air Balloon Ride
Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM
Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque - Daily
Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour
Top hotels in West Old Town
Econo Lodge Albuquerque Old Town
The staff was courteous. The room was clean, but is in need of updated amenities (TV, AC unit, etc.). The hotel's location has a large homeless population. Not a place to go for a walk alone.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
Courteous staff, good location, clean room!!
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
The Monterey Motel
Fantastic room, nice and quiet, and easy to get to.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Don’t recommend old church restaurant in old town Gardunos is fantastic ?
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Albuquerque Airport
All in excellent condition
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
The Querque Hotel
Staff for friendly and helpful. Room could have been cleaner, carpet need vacuuming and bathroom could use deep clean. Should probably rate lower but staff were very good to my senior doggy.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Old Town
Old Town Albuquerque
Unique features of Old Town Albuquerque include the historical sites and restaurants. Make a stop by Old Town Plaza or Albuquerque 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 New Mexico Steam Locomotive and Railroad Historical Society are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
North Campus
While visiting North Campus, you might make a stop by sights like University of New Mexico Campus Observatory and UNM North Golf Course.
