The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Albuquerque

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Albuquerque

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Visiting Albuquerque, New Mexico for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Albuquerque, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Albuquerque based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Albuquerque for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Albuquerque before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Albuquerque for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Albuquerque for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

El Vado Motel

Motel with prices starting at $204 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Albuquerque
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

Located at 2500 Central Ave SW, El Vado Motel has great rooms from $204 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a bar, hiking, and mountain views. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love golf, free parking, family rooms, a heated pool, and a tour desk at this relaxing hotel. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Hotel Albuquerque At Old Town - Heritage Hotels and Resorts

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $247 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel Albuquerque At Old Town - Heritage Hotels and Resorts which has nice rooms starting at $247. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 800 Rio Grande Blvd Nw. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Coffee shop


Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Albuquerque
  • Heated pool

We found Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $159. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.08 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1015 Rio Grande Boulevard NW. You'll also find a bar, mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.8 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Clyde Hotel Albuquerque

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $160 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $160, The Clyde Hotel Albuquerque, at 330 Tijeras NW provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, mountain views, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and a hot tub. It's located just 0.1 miles from the city center, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Andaluz

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Hotel Andaluz has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. The great rooms here start at $162 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 125 Second Street NW. Furthermore, it also offers hiking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, evening entertainment, and laundry facilities, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.1 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Hyatt Place Albuquerque Uptown

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Albuquerque
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Hyatt Place Albuquerque Uptown is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $150, and it's located at 6901 Arvada Ave NE. We also love the laundry services, golf, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and free parking which are great for visitors. And since it's just 4.9 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $159 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Albuquerque Historic Old Town because it has great rooms that start at $159. It has skiing, a casino, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2300 12Th Street Nw. Only 1.8 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love hiking, mountain views, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast at this convenient hotel. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Chaco Albuquerque

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $340 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Albuquerque
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Hotel Chaco Albuquerque offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $340 (before taxes). It's located at 2000 Bellamah Avenue Northwest and has earned a guest rating of 9.00/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.5 miles from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Parq Central

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 806 Central Ave SE, Hotel Parq Central has great rooms from $200 (before taxes). It offers skiing, a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find hiking, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.8 miles from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Airport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Albuquerque
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

A great place to stay is Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Airport which has nice rooms starting at $150. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 1520 Sunport Place Se. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms. It's located just 2.6 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Albuquerque?

Albuquerque Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$159

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Albuquerque, New Mexico based on data from 43 hotels is an affordable $159. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Albuquerque.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $212
  • 3-star hotels: $158
  • 2-star hotels: $151


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