Sante Fe New Mexico Hotels - City Information

The state capital of New Mexico, Santa Fe, is often selected as one of the choice places to visit in the U.S. It boasts a rich culture, a thriving art community, a magnificent setting surrounded by mountains and national parks and a plethora of Santa Fe, NM hotels, restaurants and local attractions.  Many visitors drive to the city, while others choose to fly into Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF). This City Guide can help you search for one of the airport's adjacent Santa Fe, New Mexico hotels as well as in other areas of the city. The wonderful combination of history and surroundings has created a city of almost 150,000 residents who warmly welcome over 1.6 million annual visitors.First, let’s discover what makes Santa Fe so popular.

The Old Santa Fe Trail, now a National Scenic Byway, originated in Independence, Missouri and terminated here. Visit the downtown Santa Fe Historic District to immerse yourself in the area’s history and culture. The Catholic Church has been a large part of the history of the southwest; the country’s oldest church, San Miguel Mission and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, completed in 1886 are located here. Don’t miss the Loretto Chapel, built in 1878 in Gothic-Revival style, to see its miraculous staircase.

The Indian Market is held each year in Santa Fe. A hundred thousand collectors, gallery owners, artists from over 100 tribes and art enthusiasts gather for this event. Other visitors come to explore the Georgia O’Keefe Museum which celebrates the famed American artist’s contributions to the American Modernism movement. The performing arts are alive and well in Santa Fe, with opera, theater and symphony performances scheduled regularly. Just off the Santa Fe Plaza is the New Mexico Museum of Art, displaying everything from Southwestern to contemporary works.

Just north of the city you will find Bandalier National Monument and Pecos National Park. Study eight Northern Indian pueblos and ancient petroglyphs to learn about their culture and traditions. Of course, the outdoor parks are perfect for hiking, rock climbing and river rafting. Winter in the mountains is perfect for skiing and snowboarding, while summertime brings opportunities to golf, hike and bike.

We created this Santa Fe City Guide page to help you plan your visit. You will notice blue tabs at the top of this page to help you sort out the attractions you would like to visit and choose the best hotel in a convenient location, whether it’s a lower priced, discount hotel or a luxury resort, we have them all!

Dramatic sunsets each evening will convince you that this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Your most relaxing vacation is just a few clicks away!