Albuquerque, NM

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Albuquerque featuring street scenes
Petroglyph National Monument featuring mountains
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Albuquerque featuring heritage architecture
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Where to stay in Albuquerque

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Northeast Heights

3.5/5(1,327 area reviews)

While visiting Northeast Heights, you might make a stop by sights like ABQ Uptown and Coronado Center.

Northeast Heights
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Old Town Albuquerque

Explore historic adobe buildings, dine at numerous restaurants, and shop at various stores in this popular tourist destination. Don't miss the Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, and the nearby New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science.

Old Town Albuquerque
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Downtown Albuquerque

3.5/5(704 area reviews)

Central business district with highrise buildings, Downtown Albuquerque offers shopping, dining, and nightlife along Central and Gold Avenues. Explore landmarks like KiMo Theater and enjoy convenient public transit options.

Downtown Albuquerque
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North Valley

You'll enjoy the mountain views and breweries in North Valley. You might want to make time for a stop at Balloon Fiesta Park or Rio Grande.

North Valley
Petroglyph National Monument featuring mountains

Westside

3.5/5(799 area reviews)

Westside is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Petroglyph National Monument and Rio Grande while you're in town.

Westside
Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum featuring interior views

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25

If you're spending some time in Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25, Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Balloon Fiesta Park are top sights worth seeing.

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25
Stunning UNM/Nob Hill Charmer
Stunning UNM/Nob Hill Charmer
Albuquerque
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (213 reviews)
Lovely stay
"This place and location was perfect for our family of four. It was so nice to have some local treats upon arrival and our kiddos found the chocolates right away. The yard is relaxing and the property well equipped with kitchen items, games, and other things you might need but forgot to pack. Beds ..."

Reviewed on 13 January 2025

Stunning UNM/Nob Hill Charmer
Charming Gated Adobe in Historic Old Town
Charming Gated Adobe in Historic Old Town
Albuquerque
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions New Mexico Museum of Natural History ...
10/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
Extremely accommodating stay!
"Very well maintained property, Sam the owner was great. Super clean and very well stocked, I felt like I was at home."

Reviewed on 2 February 2025

Charming Gated Adobe in Historic Old Town
ABQ Home Overlooking Mountain- Near Sandia Tramway + Balloon Fiesta
ABQ Home Overlooking Mountain- Near Sandia Tramway + Balloon Fiesta
Albuquerque
Stay at this vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Balloon Fiesta Park and Paradise Hills Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Great Location
"Our family stayed during Christmas week. The house was perfect for our adult children and grandchildren. Great location and ample space. Back yard was beautiful to watch hot air balloons in the morning and sunset in the evening. We would stay again and recommend."

Reviewed on 29 December 2024

ABQ Home Overlooking Mountain- Near Sandia Tramway + Balloon Fiesta
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Reviews of Albuquerque

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
1647
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
2812
4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
1179
3 - Okay 20%
2 - Disappointing
149
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
89
1 - Terrible 2%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Only passing through

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It was nice just a small desert city

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I like Albuquerque, the people are great ,worst experience ive ever had at the Ramada

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

They are ok here at motel.. Tp much people here

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

ABQ is an ok city. It definitely did not wow me. It truly reminds me as a blue collar working city almost like a Pittsburgh but without all the sunshine. Lot's of homeless people all over the city. I personally would not live here. Weather is ok!

3/5 - Okay

Mr.Honest

Albuquerque is an ok city. Lot's of homeless people around the city.

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