Central Boulder Travel Guide

Boulder

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Boulder featuring street scenes, signage and a small town or village
Boulder showing wild flowers and a square or plaza
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group

Popular places to visit

Pearl Street Mall

Pearl Street Mall

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Shop, dine or simply enjoy the atmosphere of Boulder's busy downtown shopping quarter. Relax by flower-filled gardens and let your children splash in the fountains.

Pearl Street Mall
Chautauqua Park featuring mountains

Chautauqua Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Embark on gentle or rigorous hikes and photograph native wildlife at this popular city park. See cultural performances and learn about a historic education movement.

Chautauqua Park
Boulder Theater

Boulder Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Boulder Theater during your stay in Boulder. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.

Boulder Theater
Downtown Boulder Historic District

Downtown Boulder Historic District

You can find out about the history of Boulder with a visit to Downtown Boulder Historic District. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Downtown Boulder Historic District

Fox Theater

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Fox Theater

Colorado Chautauqua

You can find out about the history of Boulder when you stop by Colorado Chautauqua. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

Colorado Chautauqua

Things to do

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

฿5,862
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
The Psycho Killer Escape Room

The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)

฿1,059
per adult
The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)
1-Hour Private Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿4,336
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿4,336
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Boulder Puzzling Adventure

฿1,212
per traveller
Boulder Puzzling Adventure
E-Bike Guided Tour in Boulder, Colorado

E-Bike Guided Tour in Boulder, Colorado

฿3,420
per adult
E-Bike Guided Tour in Boulder, Colorado
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Top hotels in Central Boulder

Hotel Boulderado
Hotel Boulderado
3.5 out of 5
2115 13th St, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿4,665 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
฿4,665
฿5,357 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,441 reviews)
"Great hotel with very comfortable rooms"

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Hotel Boulderado
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
3 out of 5
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿3,692 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿3,692
฿4,160 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Great location. Very clean and well mantained. Would definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
3 out of 5
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿3,828 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿3,828
฿4,314 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great place that has everything needed. Great service"

Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Moxy Boulder
Moxy Boulder
2.5 out of 5
1247 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿4,262 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿4,262
฿4,803 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Folsom Field and Pearl Street Mall are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"Great property if you are visiting CU. Campus is right across the street. Bat and open air lobby area with board games was perfect."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

Moxy Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
4 out of 5
2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿5,106 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿5,106
฿5,754 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Convenient to what we were doing. Staff was very helpful and complimentary happy hour was generous and much appreciated."

Reviewed on 7 Apr 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿4,333 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
฿4,333
฿4,976 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Cool spot"

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

Basecamp Boulder
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder

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Downtown Boulder

While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.

Downtown Boulder
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Whittier

If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Whittier
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Mapleton Hill

If you're spending some time in Mapleton Hill, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Carnegie Branch Library for Local History are top sights worth seeing.

Mapleton Hill
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Lower Arapahoe

If you're spending some time in Lower Arapahoe, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Boulder Creek are top sights worth seeing.

Lower Arapahoe
Boulder which includes a sunset and kayaking or canoeing as well as a large group of people

Goss - Grove

If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Goss - Grove
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University Hill

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of University Hill include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Fox Theater or Boulder Public Library while you're exploring the area.

University Hill

Central Boulder Travel Guide