Central Boulder Travel Guide
Boulder
Visit Central Boulder
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boulder Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.
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.
Things to do
Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
Boulder: Wall To Wall Boulder eBike Mural Tour
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Loved our room, it was so comfortable and spotlessly clean! Housekeeping staff is excellent and provide above expected quality. The front desk staff could be a tad more helpful and friendly but get the job done. Restaurant provides good meals. Position of the hotel is perfect.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Clean room and friendly staff
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Moxy Boulder University
Clean, bare minimum- dont expect a safe, coffe maker nor a fridge. Great location, friendly staff- must be college students. Enjoy the outdoors with firepits and couches. Free cocktail tokens given. I left a bag in room, pretty covered up yet the credit card in it was compromised immediately after ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
This is the second time I stayed here and I love it. Super close to things and easy parking underneath. Just a clean reliable hotel next to a couple of other hotels in case you are meeting up with other people (like we were).
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Our room was spacious and comfortable. The breakfast was awesome and something for everyone.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Foot of the Mountain Motel
Been staying here for over 46 years ... Ok Perfect spot if you want mountain cabinesque experience . New manager is working out a few concerns. Will return in future. At the mouth of a canyon and walking distance to Pearl Street.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
Goss - Grove
If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Boulder
While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.
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.
University Hill
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.
Old North Boulder
Old North Boulder might not have many top sights, but Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
