Historic Downtown Durango Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A train with yellow cars traveling through a mountainous area with a river and autumn-colored trees.
A yellow train on a steep mountain track with a river below.
A red brick building with ornate white trim and large windows.
A train with black and yellow cars traveling through a mountainous area with rocky terrain and trees.
A steam locomotive numbered 481 on a railway track with a caboose labeled "Durango & Silverton."

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Durango attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Durango Hotel Deals

Historic Strater Hotel

Historic Strater Hotel

3.5 out of 5
699 Main Ave Durango CO
The price is AU$370 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$370
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,130 reviews)
"Great old hotel right downtown, and near the Durango Silverton train station. We stayed here because we like historic buildings and this one did not disappoint. It has modern conveniences, yet still allows you to step back in time."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Historic Strater Hotel
Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn

2.5 out of 5
400 E 2nd Ave Durango CO
The price is AU$250 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$250
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Frount end staff was a joke they tryed to bill me 2 times when we checked in and again when i checked out this was on a prepaid acc. There shoud have no problems but we did. I WILL NOT GIVE THIS HOTEL ANY KIND OF A REVEW THEY ARE A JOKE"

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango

DoubleTree by Hilton Durango

4 out of 5
501 Camino Del Rio Durango CO
The price is AU$379 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
AU$379
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
DoubleTree by Hilton Durango
The General Palmer Hotel

The General Palmer Hotel

4 out of 5
567 Main Avenue Durango CO
The price is AU$386 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
AU$386
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely antique/ boutique style hotel in the heart of historic downtown Durango. Easy walk to the train which was one of our main reasons for visit. Nice breakfast and coffee setup which we used daily including to-go option. Room was small but updated and clean. Second floor room with a small elevator ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

The General Palmer Hotel
Durango Lodge

Durango Lodge

2 out of 5
150 East 5th Street Durango CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$256 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$256
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly lodge in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Durango Lodge
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area

Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area

2.5 out of 5
402 East 2nd Avenue Durango CO
The price is AU$307 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$307
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad ...
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Historic Downtown Durango

Find the best Historic Downtown Durango areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Columbine Lake

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Columbine Lake and surrounding area, you can visit Purgatory Resort and Electra Lake.

North Main District

If you're spending some time in North Main District, Durango Community Recreation Center and Animas River are top sights worth seeing.

Dalton Ranch

If you're spending some time in Dalton Ranch, Animas River and Dalton Ranch Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Animas River District

While visiting Animas River District, you might make a stop by sights like Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River Trail.

Sky Ridge

While Sky Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hillcrest Golf Club and Durango Community Recreation Center.



Historic Downtown Durango Travel Guide

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