Central Boulder Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boulder Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.
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.
Activities
Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Our pick of the best Central Boulder Hotel Deals
Hotel Boulderado
Beautiful property. Excellent staff. Perfect in every aspect. Dining was high quality and reasonably priced. Manager cruised the dining room to visit with guests. We will be back!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Clean room and convenient location. Always stay
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
clean rooms and professional staff!
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Moxy Boulder University
Very clean room and and bathroom which is most important. Beds comfortable, pillows a little too firm. Wish there had been a small fridge. Felt safe. Would definitely stay again. Staff was proactive asking guests if they needed assistance. Kudos to Abby,Ben,Dylan,Noa, and Bella.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
We were visiting Boulder for student admitted day and this was a great place to stay with the separate living space with our teenage son. It was a 6 minute drive to the other side of campus where our day started so it wasn’t walking distance for that. The breakfast was pretty good and the underground ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Basecamp Boulder
Great shared amenities and convenient location!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 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 History Museum 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.
