Crested Butte, CO

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Crested Butte Mountain Resort featuring a small town or village
Crested Butte Mountain Resort featuring a small town or village
Crested Butte Mountain Resort which includes snow and snow skiing as well as an individual femail
Crested Butte Mountain Resort which includes mountains and a small town or village
Crested Butte Mountain Resort which includes snow and mountains

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Where to stay in Crested Butte

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Mount Crested Butte

The captivating mountain views and stunning ski slopes are top of the list for many visitors to Mount Crested Butte. A stop by Gold Link Lift or Red Lady Express Lift might round out your trip.

Mount Crested Butte
Crested Butte Town Rainbow

Downtown Crested Butte

If you're spending some time in Downtown Crested Butte, Crested Butte Chamber of Commerce and Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Crested Butte
Skyland Golf Course - Small mountain resort town of Crested Butte in Gunnison County, Colorado in summer with Whetstone Mountain rising over the Skyland Residential Community and Golf Course

Skyland

If you're spending some time in Skyland, Lake Grant and Crested Butte Nordic Center are top sights worth seeing.

Skyland
Scarp Ridge Trail is what I believe to be one of the most beautiful trails in Colorado. It is moderate in difficulty, but beautiful every step of the way. Highly recommend if in the Crested Butte area.

Elk Avenue Historic Distric

While visiting Elk Avenue Historic Distric, you might make a stop by sights like Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum and Trail 403.

Elk Avenue Historic Distric
Crested Butte South From the Air

Crested Butte South

While there might not be top attractions in Crested Butte South, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lake Grant and Point Lookout.

Crested Butte South
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The Outlook

While there might not be top attractions in The Outlook, you can explore the larger area and discover places like West Wall Lift and Peachtree Lift.

The Outlook
Elevation Hotel & Spa

Elevation Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
500 Gothic Rd, Mount Crested Butte Crested Butte CO
$212 nightly
The price is $258 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$258 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Crested Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Fun place to stay and the location could not be better. Good price, big room. We loved it.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Elevation Hotel & Spa
Nordic Inn

Nordic Inn

3 out of 5
14 Treasury Road Crested Butte CO
$148 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$176 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Crested Butte. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (838 reviews)
Really friendly staff, cozy vibe, great location

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Nordic Inn
Grand Lodge Crested Butte

Grand Lodge Crested Butte

3 out of 5
6 Emmons Rd Crested Butte CO
$204 nightly
The price is $243 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$243 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this ski lodge in Crested Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,227 reviews)
Rip off. By way of tricky name. The real “lodge” is just called “The Lodge”. The use of “grand” is to make it sound better or at least vaguely comparable to the actual, real Lodge. Apparently the only staff is perhaps an owners daughter forced to work something like 18 hr days. She tried hard but ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

Grand Lodge Crested Butte
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.
The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality

The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality

2.5 out of 5
6 Emmons Rd Crested Butte CO
Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Crested Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Crested Butte Mountain Resort and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (18 reviews)
Very nice room! It was easy to check in and when I had questions they always got back to me answering my questions. Love the hot tub and pool!!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

The Grand Lodge by Traverse Hospitality
Sleeps 23, 8 BR w/ full bath, majestic views on 35 acres, walk to town

Sleeps 23, 8 BR w/ full bath, majestic views on 35 acres, walk to town

Crested Butte CO
Book a stay at this ski vacation home in Crested Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
10/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Amazing home and incredible host! Everything was perfect, the views, the kitchen, the steam rooms, we loved it all. I’ve been traveling with this group for 16 years and this was our favorite spot yet! And the host was so responsive and helpful leading up to the trip, she was eager to share photos ...

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

Sleeps 23, 8 BR w/ full bath, majestic views on 35 acres, walk to town
Lodge at Mountaineer Square

Lodge at Mountaineer Square

2.5 out of 5
620 Gothic Rd Crested Butte CO
Book a stay at this ski aparthotel in Crested Butte. Enjoy free WiFi, a free ski shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Crested Butte Mountain ...
Lodge at Mountaineer Square
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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Reviews of Crested Butte

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Hotel restaurant could add healthy low carb meals to menu.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Absolutely love Crested Butte! The town has some delicious restaurants &! great shops! I do wish the shops were open a little later in the evening, because we ski all day and then that doesn’t leave a lot of time to go in the shops after skiing.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We live in Breckenrisge and go to created butte for no lift lines not crowded we love created butte!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Food is fab, Butte 66 bar is great, locals are too. Skiing awesome for those who ski double black extreme!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It’s great place to visit any season. I love the small mountain town feel.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I LOVE Crested Butte, but kinda want to keep it to myself so it doesn’t end up like Vail or Aspen.

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