East End Travel Guide
Boise
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 entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Boise River & Greenbelt
You can take time to visit Boise River & Greenbelt during your travels to Boise. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Idaho Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Idaho Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Boise. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Old Idaho Penitentiary
You can learn about the history of Boise with a visit to Old Idaho Penitentiary. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Boise Hidden Treasures
Boise River Wine Walk: Sip and Stroll Through Urban Wineries
Top hotels in East End
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Boise
Top notch, accommodating staff across the board, from front desk to Bistro. Impressed from before I checked in through the duration of my stay. Very good location for my needs as well.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Kasa on the River Boise
Comfortable apartment felt so much better than a hotel room. Loved being able to cook meals and actually have a couch to sit on. Not just one chair we both fight over to sit in in the evenings. Was a little disappointed in the balcony because it wasn’t anything like the pictures posted on the property. ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
We made reservations a week in advance. We showed up 2 hours after check in. It was chaotic. I don’t think they had the staff available to clean the rooms so they had more customers than rooms that were clean. They told us they could put us in a maintenance room. They were working on the shower but ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Hotel Renegade
Coolest Hotel, loved staying here, my new go-to!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
It was such a relaxing stay. The location right on the riverwalk was a delight. The rooms were clean, spacious, and everything was designed for comfort.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square
Checking in was a little challenging with the new computer system. But after that. Excellent. Breakfast was excellent every morning. Will stay again.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East End
Southeast Boise
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.
South Boise Village
Though South Boise Village may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boise River & Greenbelt and Albertsons Stadium.
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 Downtown
While West Downtown isn't home to many top sights, Boise Centre and Knitting Factory are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Vistas
While Vistas isn't home to many top sights, National Interagency Fire Center and Wildland Firefighters Monument and Hillcrest Country Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
