Central Boulder, CO

Boulder

A wooden fence overlooking a valley with mountains in the distance.
A colorful Downtown Boulder Visitor Map with labeled streets, parks, and landmarks.
A bookstore named 'BOOKS ORE' with outdoor seating and a tree in front.
A rocky hillside with a person standing, overlooking a city at dusk.
A snow-covered stream with bare trees and rocks.

Stay near popular Central Boulder attractions

A pedestrian street lined with pink and yellow tulips, benches, and trees.
Photo by Cider Hoff
Open Photo by Cider Hoff

Pearl Street Mall

9.2/10 (2,480 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.
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Things to do

Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group Tour

Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group Tour

$179
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Small Group Tour
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

$209
per traveler
98% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
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Boulder: Best of Boulder eBike Tour – City to Foothills

$105
per adult
Boulder: Best of Boulder eBike Tour – City to Foothills
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Central Boulder Hotel Deals

Hotel Boulderado

Hotel Boulderado

4 out of 5
2115 13th St Boulder CO
$220 nightly
The price is $252 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$252 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,811 reviews)
"Staff were great, clean. Chairs arm rest were a little defective due to age only. But great experience, cleaning. Everything was great."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

Hotel Boulderado
Boulder Marriott

Boulder Marriott

3.5 out of 5
2660 Canyon Boulevard Boulder CO
$224 nightly
The price is $257 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$257 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Boulder Marriott
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

3 out of 5
2280 Junction Pl Boulder CO
$156 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$179 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,271 reviews)
"We stay at the Hyatt Place Boulder on Pearl Street every year. We love Boulder and we love this Hyatt Place. Great location. Excellent amenities. Wonderful breakfast. And this year...Matt was especially helpful and gracious. He made sure we had a "mountain view"! We'll be staying at this hotel every ..."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2026

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Moxy Boulder University

Moxy Boulder University

4 out of 5
1247 Pleasant Street Boulder CO
$170 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$196 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Folsom Field and Pearl Street Mall are located ...
Moxy Boulder University
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

4 out of 5
2601 Canyon Boulevard Boulder CO
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$188 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Basecamp Boulder

Basecamp Boulder

3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave Boulder CO
$125 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
$144 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
Basecamp Boulder
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Where to stay in Central Boulder

Find the best Central Boulder areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

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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.

A mountain range with a clear sky.
Photo by Shannon Willitts
Open Photo by Shannon Willitts

East Boulder

If you're spending some time in East Boulder, Boulder Creek and Rolando Campos are top sights worth seeing.

A person standing on a dirt path in a grassy field with mountains in the background.
Photo by Jessica Walker
Open Photo by Jessica Walker

Goss - Grove

While visiting Goss - Grove, you might make a stop by sights like Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District.

A waterfall cascading over large rocks surrounded by trees.
Photo by 🦋GoLdEn AnN🦋
Open Photo by 🦋GoLdEn AnN🦋

South Boulder

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South Boulder and surrounding area, you can visit NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratory and NIST Headquarters.

Central Boulder, CO

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