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.
Boulder Creek
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.
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.
Top hotels in Central Boulder
Hotel Boulderado
Great Staff
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
The staff was amazing and so accommodating. It’s a beautiful hotel. I will be back.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Moxy Boulder University
I have been debating on how to rate our 1 night stay, trying to state the facts vs my irritation. -Parking, it's either street parking or Valet for $40. There was no street parking, so had to use the Valet. I don't believe this was noted in my reservation, but I could have overlooked it. The young ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Boulder
Spacious room, clean, staff was nice.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard
We stayed 4 nights at the Residence Inn in Boulder. It was a nice room and the staff was friendly. I didn’t love the shower at all. Water filled the bathroom floor every time due to the way it’s constructed. Overall a nice property.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder
Room was spacious and clean. Top notch customer service from all the staff, especially the cleaning crew.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 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.
