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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
If you're into old amazing historic hotels, this should be on your list.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Renovated, clean place with decent breakfast. Had a great time. Website says there’s only paid parking yet there was plenty of free street parking. Only disappointment was the room has no microwave, even though the website shows it as one of the amenities, which was much needed for me.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Everything was great.
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Asked about breakfast option and was advised to go across the street to a breakfast restaurant. I wasn’t advised that there was a breakfast bar in the hotel🤔
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Basecamp Boulder
Sauna, hot tub, bar, cool rooms
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
All in all the beds were horrible. But everything else made up for it
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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.
