Central Boulder Travel Guide

Boulder

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Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group
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
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

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

฿5,687
per traveller
96% of travellers recommend
Discover Rocky Mountain National Park
Boulder: Vail and Breckenridge Smartphone Audio Tour

Boulder: Vail and Breckenridge Smartphone Audio Tour

฿325
per traveller
Boulder: Vail and Breckenridge Smartphone Audio Tour
The Psycho Killer Escape Room

The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)

฿1,030
per adult
The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)
1-Hour Private Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿4,206
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
"The blue crew" fat tire cruiser ebike tours takes you up to the majestic Flat Irons in Boulder and more

Original Electric Cruiser Fat Tire Bike Tour - Best of Boulder

฿3,533
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Original Electric Cruiser Fat Tire Bike Tour - Best of Boulder
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

฿3,575
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot 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 ฿4,664 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿4,664
฿5,255 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (1,396 reviews)
Valentines Happiness!
"This was our second stay at the Boulderado and first time booking a suite. The suite was Victorian decorated and furnished and it was simply amazing. The staff, as always, were friendly and helpful and the breakfasts were awesome. Our only regret was only staying for three nights!"

Reviewed on 20 Feb 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 ฿3,221 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿3,221
฿3,629 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Check in was a bit late. Our room got pretty cold at night as the hest could not keep up. It was very cold outside so i undertand. But with 2 little kids it wa sless than ideal. The team was super helpful and eventually got it all fixed. Great servoce and very friendly."

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2025

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Moxy Boulder
Moxy Boulder
2.5 out of 5
1247 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿4,194 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿4,194
฿4,726 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Fox Theater and Media Archaeology Lab are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (123 reviews)
Location! (and wonderful common areas)
"The hotel was perfect for me to visit my son at CU Boulder. The room was comfortable. The common space in the lobby was spectacular. There were lounges everywhere! Perfect to have have a meal, do work, or just meet up. I was very pleased."

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2025

Moxy Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
3 out of 5
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿3,964 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿3,964
฿4,467 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Staff were responsive and friendly. Greek yogurt breakfast with berries was so healthy, refreshing and a huge portion. Wish I had it now!"

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Boulder Marriott
Boulder Marriott
3.5 out of 5
2660 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿5,285 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿5,285
฿5,955 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (707 reviews)
"This was a wonderful place to stay during Christmas week. Four generations of our family met at the hotel to "snack and swim." Unfortunately, some/all(?) of the lights in the pool room didn't work. It wasn't a major problem as everyone had fun regardless. The room was wonderful, the property was ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

Boulder Marriott
Basecamp Boulder
Basecamp Boulder
3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
The price is ฿4,462 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
฿4,462
฿5,029 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, updated, fun property. John at the front desk is excellent. Check out the bar onsight and you gotta try the burger joint next door."

Reviewed on 15 Feb 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, Dairy Center for the Arts and Downtown Boulder Historic District 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 Public Library while you're exploring the area.

University Hill

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