Central Boulder Travel Guide
Boulder
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Popular places to visit
Pearl Street Mall
During your visit to Boulder, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pearl Street Mall. Discover the area's art scene and monuments.
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
After visiting Chautauqua Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boulder. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
University of Colorado Boulder
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Colorado Boulder during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Flagstaff Mountain
Explore the great outdoors at Flagstaff Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Boulder. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Stayed at the historic premium king room. Absolutely perfect it was clean, comfortable, spacious, and if you’re infatuated with historical architecture and interior you will love your stay. The hotel itself is stunning and well decorated not your typical whitewashed characterless hotel! Can’t wait ...
Reviewed on 7 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
Smooth Check-In. Room Large and Comfortable. Night Auditor was extremely helpful with a minor problem-that was resolved quick and efficient, he was so polite about it.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 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.
