Central Colorado, CO

Travel Guide

Grand Lake
Grand Lake
Grand Lake showing mountains and a lake or waterhole
Alpine Visitor Center which includes interior views as well as a small group of people
Grand Lake

Where to stay in Central Colorado

Downtown Denver featuring modern architecture

Downtown Denver

4.5/5(3,700 area reviews)

Dive into this bustling financial and entertainment hub, featuring the 16th Street pedestrian mall, Larimer Square, and the Theatre District. Catch a game at Coors Field or Ball Arena, and explore the neighborhood's vibrant dining scene.

Downtown Denver
Aerial View of Cherry Creek Shopping and Dining District in the Denver Metro with Christmas Lights during the Holidays

Cherry Creek

4.5/5(238 area reviews)

Experience a blend of urban and residential vibes in Denver's Cherry Creek, where tree-lined streets meet shopping and dining at Cherry Creek North. Explore Fillmore Plaza, Manley and Pulaski Parks, or hop on the easily accessible public bus system.

Cherry Creek
Around 200 high school students learning that with every sunrise there is a fresh start at Rocky Mountain Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. 

If you are looking for a great sunrise hike at the YMCA of the Rockies Bible's Point is the way to go! #Adventure #Hiking #Sunrise #Rotary

YMCA of the Rockies

While there might not be top attractions in YMCA of the Rockies, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Beaver Meadows Entrance Station and Sprague Lake.

YMCA of the Rockies
LoDo showing a city

LoDo

4.5/5(864 area reviews)

Historic district with vibrant nightlife, LoDo offers a mix of clubs, art galleries, boutiques, and over 70 bars and restaurants. Must-visit spots include Coors Field, Ball Arena, and Denver Union Station. Enjoy its walkable, pedestrian-friendly streets.

LoDo
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Denver Tech Center

Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village and Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.

Denver Tech Center
On Continental Divide snowmobile tour in Winter Park, CO

Winter Park Village

If you're spending some time in Winter Park Village, Winter Park Ski Resort and The Gondola are top sights worth seeing.

Winter Park Village
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

4 out of 5
488 Main St Black Hawk CO
$128 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$152 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Black Hawk. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,220 reviews)
Great room, great food

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

4 out of 5
1776 Champa St Denver CO
$109 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$126 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,189 reviews)
The bed was comfortable and rooms were clean. The restaurant was pretty good too. Parking is expensive and takes awhile to get your car from valet parking.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport

Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport

3 out of 5
6110 NORTH PANASONIC WAY Denver CO
$97 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$112 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,320 reviews)
Everyone was awesome Dinner food was good Breakfast was not good Room Spacious & clean

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sentral Union Station

Sentral Union Station

4 out of 5
1777 Wewatta Street Denver CO
Stay at this aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (875 reviews)
Staff was friendly and courteous! Room was clean!

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Sentral Union Station
Kasa Union Station Denver

Kasa Union Station Denver

4 out of 5
1750 Little Raven St Denver CO
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (869 reviews)
Place was nice and clean and room had all the options we needed which was nice. We enjoyed everything about it and only had a couple minor suggestions which could improve the comfort of your guests. The couch "bed" was certainly a dissapointment as it was rather small and uncomfortable. Also the ...

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Kasa Union Station Denver
Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River

3 out of 5
1260 Fall River Rd Estes Park CO
Stay at this cabin in Estes Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (654 reviews)
Really pretty room with all the items I needed (cooking stuff and atleast a microwave). Nice cabins too. Netflix on TV is a win for me

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Streamside on Fall River
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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