Stay Downtown, Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza
A place to stay in Downtown, Santa Fe, pricey ($$$).
Why go
Historic Pueblo Revival hotel at the corner of the Plaza, a short walk from Canyon Road.
It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Santa Fe, alongside 7 sights, 4 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda and Santa Fe Plaza.
- Type
- Stay · Culture
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $$$
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Santa Fe, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda
Rooftop bar atop La Fonda with sunset views over the city.
Drinks · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2Santa Fe Plaza
Historic square framed by adobe buildings, with Native artisans selling under the Palace portal.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3The Shed
New Mexican restaurant since 1953 in a 1692 adobe off the Plaza.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Loretto Chapel
Gothic chapel known for its 'miraculous' spiral staircase.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5Palace of the Governors
Adobe seat of government from the 1610s, now a history museum; Native artists sell jewelry under its portal.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Romanesque stone cathedral at the end of San Francisco Street, with a midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.
Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
La Fonda on the Plaza is a stop on our Santa Fe & Albuquerque route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Santa Fe
La Fonda on the Plaza is our only stay pick in Santa Fe; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Santa Fe guide.
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New Mexico History Museum and Palace of the Governors
1610 adobe palace and adjoining museum covering New Mexico's history.
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Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
Focused collection of O'Keeffe's paintings and her New Mexico landscapes.
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Canyon Road
Half-mile lane packed with about 100 galleries in adobe houses.
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Museum of International Folk Art
Huge folk art collection on Museum Hill, including the Girard miniature dioramas.
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Meow Wolf House of Eternal Return
Immersive art installation inside a Victorian house with secret passages.
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La Choza
The Shed's sister restaurant near the Railyard, with the same chile and blue corn enchiladas.
When to go
Average daily highs in Santa Fe run from 40°F in December to 87°F in June; July is usually the wettest month.
Modelled monthly averages for Santa Fe from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Santa Fe weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 35.68665, -105.93780
- Destination
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Website
- lafondasantafe.com
La Fonda on the Plaza: quick answers
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Lists & regions
Also in Santa Fe
- Canyon Road Farolito Walk Activity
- Georgia O'Keeffe Museum Sight
- La Choza Food
- Canyon Road Shopping
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.