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
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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
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
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
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

1-Hour Private Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿3,409
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
The Psycho Killer Escape Room

The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)

฿1,040
per adult
The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿3,409
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
2 Hours Drone Experience with Pro Pilot and Photographer

2 Hours Drone Experience with Pro Pilot and Photographer

฿6,136
per adult
2 Hours Drone Experience with Pro Pilot and Photographer
Boulder: City Highlights Private Walking Tour with Guide

Boulder: City Highlights Private Walking Tour with Guide

฿10,909
per traveller
Boulder: City Highlights Private Walking Tour with Guide
Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour

Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour

฿8,352
per traveller
Highlights of Boulder, Colorado Walking Tour
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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 ฿5,449 per night from 24 Dec to 25 Dec
฿5,449
฿6,140 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
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! (1,358 reviews)
"Great place, clean rooms, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 18 Dec 2024

Hotel Boulderado
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
3 out of 5
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿2,981 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
฿2,981
฿3,360 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great hotel with great location"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
3 out of 5
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,204 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
฿3,204
฿3,610 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
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! (968 reviews)
"Always have great exp at HGI. Boulder location was excellent as expected. Bed & pillows were so comfortable!"

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿3,979 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿3,979
฿4,484 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,003 reviews)
Superior!
"This place was awesome. Especially for the price"

Reviewed on 21 Dec 2024

Basecamp Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
4 out of 5
2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿4,328 per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
฿4,328
฿4,877 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Our room was a bit dirty and the heating system was noisy"

Reviewed on 13 Dec 2024

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
3 out of 5
2550 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿4,133 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
฿4,133
฿4,657 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (534 reviews)
"The heater worked great and quickly, supply of in-room coffee and great coffee pot, very comfortable bed and pillows, fantastic shower, great work out facility, Sprouts right behind the hotel, great and helpful staff, nice iron and ironing board, fantastic breakfast. No complaints at all."

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024

Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
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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 Central Park 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 History Museum while you're exploring the area.

University Hill

Central Boulder Travel Guide