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A modern bar area with seating, a large screen, and a bar counter.

A modern restaurant with wooden interiors, multiple dining areas, and a central kitchen.

A hotel room with a large window, a robe hanging on a shelf, a coffee machine, and a yellow minibar.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a modern building with large windows and a staircase, and a clear sky.

1. Limelight Boulder

0.6 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Thomas

7.144.764 ₫

8.801.640 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A two-story brick building with a prominent entrance, a covered porch, and a Christmas tree.

A dining table with various food items and drinks, a fireplace, and a stone wall in the background.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

A multi-level interior with wooden staircases, a chandelier, and large windows.

2. Bradley Boulder Inn

Downtown Boulder, 1.2 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Audrey

5.119.475 ₫

5.886.747 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A sign for 'SPRUCE farm & fish' with a 'LIQUOR BAR' sign below it, surrounded by string lights.

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate wooden railings, and a central chandelier.

A spacious bar area with wooden furniture and a chandelier. There is a second-floor balcony with a railing.

3. Hotel Boulderado

Whittier, 1.4 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Wenchao

5.378.177 ₫

6.184.098 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a grill, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a built-in fireplace.

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

Goss - Grove, 1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Shirley

6.467.526 ₫

7.575.523 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a seating area, and a decorative sculpture.

A hotel rooftop with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

A room with a large window, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Goss - Grove, 1.1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Nicholas Andrew

4.451.424 ₫

5.118.471 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious, modern interior with a seating area, a long white shelving unit displaying various products, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern interior with a marble reception desk, black spherical pendant lights, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a wooden facade.

6. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Whittier, 1.2 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Whitney

3.705.970 ₫

4.261.309 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a bowl of fruit. There are three bar stools and a television mounted on the wall.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, including sofas and a round table, surrounded by trees and a building with balconies.

A modern interior with a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with snacks.

A modern lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a stylish pendant light.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

2.6 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Adam

3.012.984 ₫

3.464.480 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a hot tub.

A rustic cabin with a red door marked '15', wooden exterior, and outdoor seating with red chairs.

A cozy cabin-style room with wooden walls and ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a telephone.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a door, and a window with curtains.

8. Foot of the Mountain Motel

Lower Arapahoe, 2.3 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Marci

3.576.827 ₫

3.767.651 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, surrounded by a curved sofa with cushions.

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor steps, and greenery.

9. Moxy Boulder University

University Hill, 0.7 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Andrew

5.587.007 ₫

6.424.220 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with large glass windows, a rock climbing wall, and outdoor seating.

A bar area with a bartender, yellow stools, and a wall of liquor bottles.

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and planters with flowers.

A room with four beds, a massage table, a window, and a mural of mountains.

10. Basecamp Boulder

Central Boulder, 0.5 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Eric

3.249.347 ₫

3.736.360 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a large glass building in the background.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a pool table, and lounge chairs.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

11. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

2.1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Edwin

4.623.372 ₫

5.316.185 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

A glass-enclosed shower with a white towel hanging on a metal bar, a wooden floor, and a small shelf with toiletries.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork on the wall, and a door.

A hotel with a stone facade, a blue awning, and a mountain backdrop.

12. Boulder University Inn

University Hill, 0.9 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Mark

4.183.767 ₫

4.810.704 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A Marriott hotel with a parking lot and a mountain in the background.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and lounge chairs, a building with multiple floors and large windows, and a flag on top.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a snowy mountain range and a cityscape at dusk. There are two wooden chairs and a small table in front of the window.

13. Boulder Marriott

Whittier, 1.1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Celeste

7.062.850 ₫

8.283.641 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows providing natural light.

14. Residence Inn By Marriott Boulder

Glenwood Grove - North Iris, 3 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Dror

3.714.282 ₫

4.270.865 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A checkered floor, a brown leather armchair, a dark blue sofa with an orange pillow, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A room with two green upholstered chairs, a small wooden table with a potted plant, and a checkered floor.

A bar counter with a menu board, a decorative vase with dried plants, and a display case with pastries.

A swimming pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a sign reading "SWIM CLUB".

15. The Boulder Broker

1.9 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Greg

4.460.347 ₫

5.128.730 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A wooden staircase with a chandelier, leading to a dining area with a high ceiling and wooden beams.

A wooden entrance with a sign reading "Niwot Inn & Spa" and stone walls.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a patterned sofa, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a patterned throw pillow.

16. Niwot Inn & Spa

13.2 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Vicky

4.401.814 ₫

4.680.255 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

An indoor swimming pool with clear safety markings, a tiled floor, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window.

17. Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster

21.6 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Thu

2.986.290 ₫

3.329.712 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A lobby with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a small round table, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A lobby with seating, a coffee station, a TV, and a stone wall.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the parking lot.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North

8.7 km from University of Colorado Boulder

David

4.062.334 ₫

4.671.074 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A suite shop with shelves of snacks and drinks, a welcome sign, and a decorative wall with a 'Treats' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a changing room, and a door marked "EXIT".

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area with red chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a red bench.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

16 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Susan

4.038.438 ₫

4.490.945 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent sign, and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and wall-mounted lighting.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

20. Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster

21.8 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Jared

3.298.190 ₫

3.751.692 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Colorado Boulder

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Limelight Boulder	9.8 Exceptional 397 reviews	View
Bradley Boulder Inn	9.8 Exceptional 364 reviews	View
Hotel Boulderado	9.6 Exceptional 1,806 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard	9.4 Exceptional 731 reviews	View
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View

Top University of Colorado Boulder Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

10/10 Excellent

"This is a five star hotel and it lives up to the rating in every way, no complaints here."

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

10/10 Excellent

"Dog friendly, when I discovered brekfast was over early on week days, the staff provided fresh fruit with a smile"

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

8/10 Good

"Staff wonderful and helpful. Water/ice wasn’t working on our floor though."

Limelight Boulder

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and amenities. Adjacent to the University of Colorado campus and a short walk to Pearl Street. Nice rooms. Quiet. Will stay there again next time we are in Boulder."

Colorado Chautauqua

8/10 Good

"This property is unique and historic, in a beautiful area. The room was great, although no TV. The roads are in quite bad shape and the parking is tough sometimes as it is all street parking and not guaranteed. Otherwise, the dining hall has great food and there are lots of activities like hikes you can join."

The Boulder Broker

10/10 Excellent

"We have been coming to the broker for a close to 30 years was where we got engaged back when they did brunch and tableside magic by Lamont. One of our favorite places in Boulder!"

Other attractions near University of Colorado Boulder

A cityscape with a prominent university building surrounded by residential areas and dense greenery.

Folsom Field

9.0/10 (461 reviews)

Catch an event at Folsom Field and enjoy other activities in Boulder such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A flowing river with rocks and dense green trees in the background.

Boulder Creek

8.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.

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CU Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at CU Art Museum during your travels in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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CU Museum of Natural History

You can spend time studying the exhibits at CU Museum of Natural History in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Boulder High School

7.2/10 (14 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Boulder High School during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Upstart Crow Theatre Company

You can get tickets for a performance at Upstart Crow Theatre Company on your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Media Archaeology Lab

You can learn about the history of Boulder with a trip to Media Archaeology Lab. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Fox Theater

8.2/10 (114 reviews)

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.

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What's the area like around University of Colorado Boulder?

University of Colorado Boulder is located in a welcoming area of Boulder known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 174 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Colorado Boulder, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near University of Colorado Boulder.

What can I see and do near University of Colorado Boulder?

National Center for Atmospheric Research, Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art and CU Heritage Center feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District, Colorado Chautauqua and Arnett-Fullen House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Fox Theater, Boulder Theater and Dairy Center for the Arts.

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Our top choices for University of Colorado Boulder hotels

1. Limelight Boulder

2. Bradley Boulder Inn

3. Hotel Boulderado

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

5. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

6. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

7. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

8. Foot of the Mountain Motel

9. Moxy Boulder University

10. Basecamp Boulder

11. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

12. Boulder University Inn

13. Boulder Marriott

14. Residence Inn By Marriott Boulder

15. The Boulder Broker

16. Niwot Inn & Spa

17. Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North

19. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

20. Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster

Compare popular hotels close to University of Colorado Boulder

Top University of Colorado Boulder Hotel Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Limelight Boulder

Colorado Chautauqua

The Boulder Broker

Other attractions near University of Colorado Boulder

Folsom Field

Boulder Creek

CU Art Museum

CU Museum of Natural History

Boulder High School

Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Media Archaeology Lab

Fox Theater

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