Nativo Lodge

No-frills spot for traditional New Mexican fare including a number of vegetarian options.

Nestled in lush gardens, this chic hotel blends modern comfort with rich local heritage, offering stylish rooms, a vibrant restaurant, and a lively pool scene.

This chic hotel near downtown Albuquerque combines elegance with comfort, featuring a rooftop lounge, spa treatments, and an impressive complimentary breakfast.

Relaxed coffeehouse offering Southwest-inspired drinks and housemade pastries.

Family-run motel offering free breakfast & a pool, plus low-key quarters, some with whirlpool tubs. This casual, family-run motel along a stretch of Route 66 is 1.8 miles from Old Town Albuquerque and 3 miles from the zoo, aquarium and botanical gardens at the ABQ BioPark. The relaxed rooms include free Wi-Fi and TVs with premium cable channels. Suites with whirlpool tubs and big-screen TVs are available. Complimentary perks include continental breakfast and parking. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool and coin-operated laundry facilities. The parking area is decorated with Southwest-style art.

Relaxed cafe chain serving globally influenced American fare, including all-day breakfast.

The Grove Cafe and Market is a vibrant spot in Albuquerque where you can enjoy delicious, organic breakfast and lunch amidst a relaxed, plant-filled atmosphere.

Nestled in a vintage pharmacy, this vibrant eatery serves up delicious hand-rolled tortillas and tasty New Mexican dishes in a cozy, eclectic setting.

Unfussy, southwestern-style quarters, some with whirlpool tubs, in a hotel offering breakfast. Set in a complex of adobe buildings built in the 1930s and 1940s, this unpretentious hotel is a 10-minute walk from ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, 3 blocks from Old Town Plaza and 2 miles from the Albuquerque Convention Center. The down-to-earth, individually decorated rooms feature southwestern-style furnishings and TVs; most offer DVD and CD players. Suites add separate living rooms; some have fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, private entrances and/or patios. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's a lobby and a business center with Wi-Fi access, as well as landscaped gardens and 5,000 sq ft of event space.

This indie gem is a treasure trove for music lovers, packed with vintage vinyl and quirky books, just be prepared for the occasional surprise closure.