Albuquerque, NM

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Petroglyph National Monument featuring mountains
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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 Cliff's Amusement Park and ABQ Uptown.

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
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, Cliff's Amusement Park and Gruet Winery are top sights worth seeing.

Balloon Fiesta Park - North I-25
Petroglyph National Monument featuring mountains

Westside

3.5/5(799 area reviews)

Westside is popular for its ample dining options, and you might make a stop by Rio Grande, a top place to visit in the area.

Westside
Sandia peak looking east at a heavy storm rolling in.

Uptown

4/5(323 area reviews)

Travelers to Uptown praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Winrock Shopping Center and ABQ Uptown.

Uptown
The Querque Hotel
The Querque Hotel
3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM
The price is AED 312 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 312
AED 361 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,666 reviews)
"Nice room and the service was good"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

The Querque Hotel
Hotel 505
Hotel 505
2.5 out of 5
900 Medical Arts Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM
The price is AED 222 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
AED 222
AED 257 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (928 reviews)
"The room looked decent but dated. bed was comfy. restroom needs updating. tub looked dirty. our room balcony faced the interstate traffic was loud in the morning. staff is very friendly."

Reviewed on 12 April 2025

Hotel 505
ARRIVE Albuquerque
ARRIVE Albuquerque
4 out of 5
717 Central Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, NM
The price is AED 474 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
AED 474
AED 548 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions ABQ BioPark Zoo and ABQ Uptown ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
"The property was beautiful and uniquely designed. My only complaint would be the lack of cleaning services. I stayed from Thursday night to Sunday and not once did anyone come to clean the room or restock the toiletries. They also charged a $150 hold for possible use of the mini bar and in room snacks. ..."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

ARRIVE Albuquerque
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
MODERN HOME W/3BR NEXT TO AIRPORT & NETFLIX
MODERN HOME W/3BR NEXT TO AIRPORT & NETFLIX
Albuquerque
Stay at this vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Isleta Amphitheater and The Pavilion are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Beautiful Home in Albuquerque
"The house was amazing and very comfortable really clean I felt like I was at home thank you"

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

MODERN HOME W/3BR NEXT TO AIRPORT & NETFLIX
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 ABQ BioPark Zoo and ABQ Uptown are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
Girls trip
"Great time!!"

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Charming Gated Adobe in Historic Old Town
Grandma's Old Town Adobe House! Hot Tub+Pet Friendly+No Pet Fee!
Grandma's Old Town Adobe House! Hot Tub+Pet Friendly+No Pet Fee!
Albuquerque
Stay at this vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions ABQ BioPark Zoo and ABQ Uptown are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Great place !
"Great place to stay! We stopped for the night on a road trip! Communication was great and the place is exactly what us and our dogs needed for the night!"

Reviewed on 4 April 2025

Grandma's Old Town Adobe House! Hot Tub+Pet Friendly+No Pet Fee!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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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
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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.