Boulder, Colorado

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Downtown and Pearl Street

Hotel Boulderado
A downtown hotel that welcomed its first guests on January 1, 1909, at 13th and Spruce. Spruce Farm & Fish, The Corner Bar and License No. 1 are on site, and the restaurant space is described by the hotel as Boulder's oldest continuously operated restaurant. Rooms have Victorian-inspired decor, and the hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
Best for:
Travelers who want a historic downtown hotel with its own bars and restaurant
Where:
2115 13th St, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026
St Julien Hotel & Spa
A full-service hotel with a spa and salon open daily 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. Hotel and spa guests can use a steam room, sauna, pool, hot tub and fitness center. Jill's Restaurant & Bistro, the T-Zero Lounge and The Terrace, which looks toward the Flatirons, are on site.
Best for:
Travelers who want spa services and on-site dining downtown
Where:
900 Walnut St, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026
The Bradley Boulder Inn
A brick boutique inn built in 1994 with twelve guest rooms, fireplaces, balconies and city or mountain views, half a block from Pearl Street. The Dahlmann family bought it in 2025. The lobby has a river rock fireplace and a stained glass ceiling.
Best for:
Couples who want a small inn steps from Pearl Street
Where:
2040 16th St, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026

Arapahoe Avenue and Boulder Creek

Foot of the Mountain Motel
A cabin-style motel where Boulder Canyon meets the city, welcoming travelers since 1934. Rooms range from Cozy Up and Cozy Queen to a Bunk House Queen and suites. Parking is complimentary, breakfast is offered, and select rooms take pets.
Best for:
Travelers who want a historic, low-key base near the creek and canyon
Where:
200 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026
Boulder Guest House
A small guest house in a Victorian building, run alongside the Boulder Zen Center. Six rooms have private entrances, self check-in, wifi and a desk, and some have radiant floor heating, skylights or a balcony. The property is across from Naropa University, a one-minute walk to the Boulder Creek Path and a ten-minute walk to the Pearl Street Mall.
Best for:
Quiet-minded travelers who want a simple room and a walk to Pearl Street
Where:
2151 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026
Basecamp Boulder
A hotel with an indoor hot tub and sauna, a rec room with Peloton bikes and a climbing wall, fire pits and a lobby bar with local beer and wine. Room types include a Deluxe King with Kitchenette and a Family Suite. Parking is free, and dogs are allowed in select rooms for a one-time fee.
Best for:
Active travelers and families who want games and a hot tub after a day outside
Where:
2020 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026

Chautauqua and the Flatirons

Colorado Chautauqua Cottages and Lodges
Historic cottages and lodge spaces on the grounds of the Colorado Chautauqua, a National Historic Landmark at the foot of the Flatirons. Options run from studio to three-bedroom cottages plus Columbine Lodge and Missions House Lodge. All have fully equipped kitchens and most have screened porches. Open space trails start nearby, and the Dining Hall and Auditorium are on the grounds.
Best for:
Hikers who want to wake up at the trailhead and have a kitchen
Where:
900 Baseline Rd, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026

Fourmile Canyon

A-Lodge Boulder
An outdoor-focused lodge in Fourmile Canyon, about two miles from downtown. Stays range from campsites and a traveler's hostel to a three-bedroom cabin. The lodge publishes basecamp guides for hiking, climbing, mountain biking, gravel cycling and Eldora skiing.
Best for:
Climbers, riders and trail runners who want a canyon base
Where:
91 Fourmile Canyon Dr, Boulder
Official site
Checked November 2026

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