West Downtown Travel Guide
Boise
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Popular places to visit
Boise State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Boise State University during your trip to Boise. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
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.
Idaho State Capitol Building
After visiting Idaho State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boise. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Boise Centre
After visiting Boise Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boise. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
ExtraMile Arena
Catch an event at ExtraMile Arena during your trip to Boise. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Boise Towne Square Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Boise Towne Square Mall during your stay in Boise. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Things to do
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Boise Hidden Treasures
Boise River Wine Walk: Sip and Stroll Through Urban Wineries
Top hotels in West Downtown
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
Been staying at this hotel for years, no more! Dirty, worn out, taped patched carpet, filthy windows, filthy staircase handrails brass no-Less. Worn out or missing furniture. Burned out lighting out side in the parking lot and entrance a big safety issue. A real pity a little longer and this location ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Cabana Inn
This has to be one of the nastiest places I've ever stayed in my life. Part of the floor is just perpetually wet, large chunks of the wall are just coming off, or are already fallen off/apart, the fridge and microwave are down right deplorable, The bedding smelt bad (I ended up getting my own sheets ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square
Hotel Renegade
The rooftop bar is amazing.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel 43
Hotel was lovely. A bit noisy if people in lobby - open concept & modern design. Airport shuttle a plus.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
The hot tub outside was dirty, and the jets were messed up... Now for the good: My husband and I stayed from Friday-Sunday. We live in Twin Falls. We got all the way home and my husband dropped his car key to his car at the hotel. I called and they sent me a picture of it to be sure it was ours. ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Downtown
Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Knitting Factory or Idaho Central Arena.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Kathryn Albertson Park and Boise Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North End
Visitors to North End enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, First United Presbyterian Church is worth a stop.
Sunset
While there might not be top attractions in Sunset, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quail Hollow Golf Course and Cinder Winery.
Depot Bench
Though Depot Bench may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boise Depot and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts.
Boise Bench
You'll enjoy the gardens and waterfalls in Boise Bench. You might want to make time for a stop at Hillcrest Country Club or Boise Depot.
