Best Apartments & Aparthotels for Long Stays in Santa Fe

Santa Fe suits a winter month for artists, writers, snowbirds and skiers. It is a small, walkable city with galleries, restaurants and sunny winter days, with Ski Santa Fe about half an hour away. The altitude of about 7,000 feet takes a few days to get used to.

Best neighbourhoods for a longer stay

• Downtown and the Plaza: Walk to restaurants, museums and galleries, with the Plaza at the centre.
• Railyard District: An arts district with galleries, a cinema and restaurants, within walking distance of downtown.
• South Side: Where most locals live, with supermarkets and services along Cerrillos Road and generally easier parking.

Good to know

• The altitude is around 7,000 feet, so drink water and pace yourself for the first days.
• A car is useful beyond the downtown core, especially for groceries and the ski area, which is just over half an hour from downtown. A shuttle runs from downtown.
• Many rentals are adobe-style homes and casitas, so ask about heating, and check roads and parking in snow.
• Ski Santa Fe is listed as open from late November, with seven lifts and more than 80 trails.

How we picked: these are apartments and aparthotels in Santa Fe rated 8 or higher by Booking.com guests, so you usually get a kitchen and more space for a longer stay. Checked in October 2026.