Southwest Idaho, ID

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Boise featuring flowers and heritage architecture
Boise showing heritage architecture, a city and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Southwest Idaho

Idaho showing a waterfall

Downtown Boise

4/5(496 area reviews)

Downtown Boise boasts a vibrant cultural center with a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Idaho State Capitol and Egyptian Theatre. Stroll along 8th Street's pedestrian zone, lined with sidewalk cafes, or explore the Basque Block.

Downtown Boise
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Downtown Ketchum

If you're spending some time in Downtown Ketchum, PK's Ski and Sports and Sun Valley Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Ketchum
Pond at sunset

Southeast Boise

4.5/5(135 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the live music and sporting events in Southeast Boise. You might want to make time for a stop at Albertsons Stadium or ExtraMile Arena.

Southeast Boise
The City of Trees from the Boise Depot

Boise Bench

You'll enjoy the gardens and waterfalls in Boise Bench. You might want to make time for a stop at Boise Depot or Boise Mormon Temple.

Boise Bench
Idaho State Capital Building. Boise, Idaho. #boise

North End

5/5(12 area reviews)

Visitors to North End enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, First United Presbyterian Church is worth a stop.

North End
My crew and me atop Bald Mtn, Sun Valley, ID with Seattle Ridge in the background. Incredibly fun, challenging and family oriented skiing. Après ski is a blast, and Ketchum a great town with lots to do.

Warm Springs

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Warm Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Sun Valley Ski Resort and Sawtooth National Forest.

Warm Springs
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Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square

Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square

3 out of 5
925 N Milwaukee St Boise ID
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$104 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boise. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,181 reviews)
Overall good experience, facility is a little old with some smell. other than that it's all good

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square
Hotel Renegade

Hotel Renegade

3.5 out of 5
1110 W Grove Street Boise ID
$120 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
$149 total
Feb 1 - Feb 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Hulls ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (887 reviews)
Room and staff where excellent. Overall a great experience!

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Hotel Renegade
My Place Hotel - Boise/Meridian, ID

My Place Hotel - Boise/Meridian, ID

2.5 out of 5
3050 East Jewell Street Meridian ID
$89 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$96 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Meridian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,620 reviews)
Great staff clean comfortable room!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

My Place Hotel - Boise/Meridian, ID
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Kasa on the River Boise

Kasa on the River Boise

4 out of 5
749 E Park Blvd Boise ID
Stay at this aparthotel in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Christ Chapel and Albertsons Stadium are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (49 reviews)
Great place to stay. Will be back again.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Kasa on the River Boise
Sleeping..... by a River?

Sleeping..... by a River?

Stanley ID
Stay at this cabin in Stanley. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Stanley Museum and Stanley Disc Golf Course are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
The kitchen had all dishes needed as we also brought some of ours to be sure for certain dishes. The lighting was not good at all and one of the sky lights was out. We had to bring a lamp down from upstairs to help with being able to see to cook and play our board games at night. Other wise very ...

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Sleeping..... by a River?
Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife

Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife

Boise ID
Stay at this cabin in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Arrowrock Dam is located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
The hosts were extremely welcoming, the cabin was very well thought out. It was very peaceful and relaxing with great views! And the natural light beaming through all of the windows is so calming!

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Cliffside Log Cabin w/ Large Deck for Enjoying Spectacular Views & Wildlife
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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.

Popular places to visit

Go BSU!!

Boise State University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Boise State University, during your trip to Boise. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

Boise State University
Sun Valley Ski Resort featuring snow skiing, mountains and snow

Sun Valley Ski Resort

Visit this action-packed Idaho ski resort, which has exciting options of skiing on two mountains, biking, hiking, horseback riding and mountaintop restaurants.

Sun Valley Ski Resort
Idaho showing a waterfall

Shoshone Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Shoshone Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Twin Falls. Check out the top-notch restaurants or charming coffeehouses in this family-friendly area.

Shoshone Falls
Go BSU!!

Albertsons Stadium

Catch an event at Albertsons Stadium during your trip to Boise. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Albertsons Stadium
Redfish Lake Visitor Center

Redfish Lake Visitor Center

After visiting Redfish Lake Visitor Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Stanley. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Redfish Lake Visitor Center
Twin Falls, Idaho. Home to the Perrine Bridge and the daredevils that base jump off it. Not to mention beautiful, unforgettable views of the Canyons and the Snake River. One of my favorite places to visit In the USA.

Snake River Canyon Trail

You can take time to visit Snake River Canyon Trail during your travels to Twin Falls. Discover the area's beautiful waterfalls and top-notch restaurants.

Snake River Canyon Trail

Cities near Southwest Idaho

Boise featuring fall colors and a park

Boise

Twin Falls featuring a small town or village and signage

Twin Falls

Sun Valley Ski Resort featuring mountains, snow and snow skiing

Ketchum

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