Central Boulder Travel Guide

Boulder

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Boulder featuring street scenes, signage and a small town or village
Boulder showing wild flowers and a square or plaza
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group
Photo provided by Colorado Tourism Office/Matt Inden/Weaver Multimedia Group

Popular places to visit

Pearl Street Mall

Pearl Street Mall

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.

Pearl Street Mall
Chautauqua Park featuring mountains

Chautauqua Park

Embark on gentle or rigorous hikes and photograph native wildlife at this popular city park. See cultural performances and learn about a historic education movement.

Chautauqua Park
Boulder Theater

Boulder Theater

You can get tickets for a performance at Boulder Theater during your stay in Boulder. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.

Boulder Theater
Downtown Boulder Historic District

Downtown Boulder Historic District

You can find out about the history of Boulder with a visit to Downtown Boulder Historic District. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Downtown Boulder Historic District

Colorado Chautauqua

You can find out about the history of Boulder when you stop by Colorado Chautauqua. Discover the area's shops or seek out its cycling trails.

Colorado Chautauqua

Fox Theater

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Fox Theater

Things to do

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking

Rp2.921.280
per traveller
98% of travellers recommend
Rocky Mountain National Park Hiking
Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

Rp159.120
per adult
Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
Ride Boulder's Best Guided eBike Tour

Ride Boulder's Best Guided eBike Tour

Rp1.713.600
per adult
Ride Boulder's Best Guided eBike Tour
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

Rp2.040.000
per traveller
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Boulder Puzzling Adventure

Rp570.384
per traveller
Boulder Puzzling Adventure
E-Bike Guided Tour in Boulder, Colorado

E-Bike Guided Tour in Boulder, Colorado

Rp1.628.700
per adult
E-Bike Guided Tour in Boulder, Colorado
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Top hotels in Central Boulder

Hotel Boulderado

Hotel Boulderado

3.5 out of 5
2115 13th St, Boulder, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star historic hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,492 reviews)
"Great hotel close to Pearl Street!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

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Hotel Boulderado
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

3 out of 5
2280 Junction Pl, Boulder, CO
The price is Rp2.198.270 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.198.270
Rp2.524.384 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Best free breakfast I’ve had in a very long time!"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Moxy Boulder

Moxy Boulder

3 out of 5
1247 Pleasant Street, Boulder, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.221.560 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.221.560
Rp2.551.128 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Folsom Field and Pearl Street Mall are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (230 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Moxy Boulder
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

3 out of 5
2701 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is Rp2.273.405 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.273.405
Rp2.610.662 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Boulder. Clean comfortable, safe, central. Walkable to dinner options. We extended our stay it was so lovely."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

4 out of 5
2601 Canyon Boulevard, Boulder, CO
The price is Rp2.770.532 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp2.770.532
Rp3.181.538 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful room building.only thing did not like we had to pay each night for parking"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Basecamp Boulder

Basecamp Boulder

3.5 out of 5
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly motel in Boulder. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Great hotel with nice amenities and everything we needed for a post-adventure respite."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around 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.

Downtown Boulder
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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.

Whittier
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Mapleton Hill

If you're spending some time in Mapleton Hill, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Carnegie Branch Library for Local History are top sights worth seeing.

Mapleton Hill
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Lower Arapahoe

If you're spending some time in Lower Arapahoe, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Boulder Creek are top sights worth seeing.

Lower Arapahoe
Boulder which includes a sunset and kayaking or canoeing as well as a large group of people

Goss - Grove

If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Goss - Grove
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University Hill

5/5(1 area review)

Unique features of University Hill include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Fox Theater or Boulder Public Library while you're exploring the area.

University Hill

Central Boulder Travel Guide