Central Boulder Travel Guide
Boulder
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.
University of Colorado Boulder
Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Colorado Boulder, a top university in 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
Clean, cute, and cozy hotel with history
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Great place
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
The hotel could use a valet service, and standard bell hop service.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Very good breakfast, clean and friendly
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Basecamp Boulder
It was as noisy as most americal hotels, which is to say--very. In unit coolers with ice is cool and goes with the theme, but are a bit of a hassle. Would prefer mini-frig. Staff was super-helpful.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Moxy Boulder University
The valets were so quick and kind and had smiles on their faces. It was a great welcome after a 10 hour drive. Our room very clean and had a wonderful view from the picture window of the mountains. We found no issues with accessibility on the property. We will definitely stay here next time we're ...
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Boulder
Downtown Boulder
While visiting Downtown Boulder, you might make a stop by sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District and Pearl Street Mall.
Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Dairy Center for the Arts and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Lower Arapahoe
If you're spending some time in Lower Arapahoe, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Boulder Creek 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.
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.
