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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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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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
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
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
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
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! (4,023 reviews)
"Good customer service, property is a bit run down and could use a good deep cleaning but for the price it’s a decent spot in a convenient location"

Reviewed on 28 June 2025

The Querque Hotel
Hotel 505
Hotel 505
2.5 out of 5
900 Medical Arts Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 240 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
SAR 240
SAR 278 total
30 Jun - 1 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,195 reviews)
"Need refrigerator ìn room"

Reviewed on 27 June 2025

Hotel 505
ARRIVE Albuquerque
ARRIVE Albuquerque
4 out of 5
717 Central Avenue Northwest, Albuquerque, NM
The price is SAR 368 per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
SAR 368
SAR 425 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (317 reviews)
"The room was clean, staff were extremely helpful and friendly. It’s great that it is pet friendly, although my allergies couldn’t handle it."

Reviewed on 26 June 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.
IDEALLY LOCATED!! Old Town to Uptown! Comfortable! Close to Parks & Bike Trails!
IDEALLY LOCATED!! Old Town to Uptown! Comfortable! Close to Parks & Bike Trails!
Albuquerque
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (208 reviews)
Very quiet, ideal location
"Drove from California, girls trip with my mother and sister. I surprised them with this rental, they thought we were staying in a hotel. We are all in love with this comfortable/ beautiful home and it's perfect location to everything we wanted to visit. The kitchen is very well equipped which was ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

IDEALLY LOCATED!! Old Town to Uptown! Comfortable! Close to Parks & Bike Trails!
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, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Isleta Amphitheater and The Pavilion ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Perfect Isleta concert location
"We felt safe in the community and really appreciated the short drive home from the concert. I would stay here again. Our host was kind and quickly responded to my messages."

Reviewed on 21 April 2025

MODERN HOME W/3BR NEXT TO AIRPORT & NETFLIX
Charming 2-bedroom condo in wonderful Albuquerque with WiFi, AC.
Charming 2-bedroom condo in wonderful Albuquerque with WiFi, AC.
Albuquerque
Stay at this condo in Albuquerque. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions ABQ BioPark Zoo and Isleta Amphitheater are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Every happy with my stay, very clean and had everything we needed."

Reviewed on 8 June 2025

Charming 2-bedroom condo in wonderful Albuquerque with WiFi, AC.
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
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.