Downtown Aspen Travel Guide

Aspen

A snow-covered mountain valley with dense forests and rocky outcrops.
A mountain lake with snow-capped peaks and a clear sky.
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by tall evergreen trees and a wet street.
A town square with flower beds, a man painting, and buildings with shops.
A river flowing through a forest with autumn-colored trees and a stone bridge.

Stay near popular Downtown Aspen attractions

The John Denver Sanctuary

9.2/10 (186 reviews)
Find out about the history of Aspen when you take a trip to The John Denver Sanctuary. Discover the area's great live music or seek out its ski slopes.
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Things to do

Glimpse of Aspen

Highlights of Aspen Tour

฿1,577
per adult
Highlights of Aspen Tour
Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion

Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion

฿492
per adult
Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion
Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour

Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour

฿1,577
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Aspen

Limelight Hotel Aspen

Limelight Hotel Aspen

4 out of 5
355 S. Monarch St Aspen CO
The price is ฿28,807 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿28,807
฿35,602 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Aspen. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 hot tubs and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Really loved the hotel. It was low season in Aspen so many hotels/ restaurants were closed but Limelight was in full swing! Helpful staff(front, valet,restaurant etc). good breakfast/coffee and restaurant/bar. Love the lobby with large tables for work and comfy sofas in front of fireplace to relax. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026

Limelight Hotel Aspen
The St. Regis Aspen Resort

The St. Regis Aspen Resort

5 out of 5
315 East Dean St. Aspen CO
The price is ฿49,855 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿49,855
฿56,012 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Aspen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain are located ...
The St. Regis Aspen Resort
W Aspen

W Aspen

4 out of 5
550 South Spring Street Aspen CO
The price is ฿29,900 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿29,900
฿36,395 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Aspen. Enjoy a free ski shuttle, room service and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Aspen Mountain and Buttermilk Mountain ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"Our stay was great, the team was super helpful and accommodating. The front desk receptionist was so nice and friendly. Can’t recall her name, but she’s from Savannah, GA, close to home for us!"

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

W Aspen
Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection

5 out of 5
330 E Main Street Aspen CO
The price is ฿41,757 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿41,757
฿49,135 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Aspen. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
"Great hotel as usual. But the key for me how professional and great the staff. In particular Jack & Conner the managers! Will come back soon as usual."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Collection
Aspen Square Condominium Hotel

Aspen Square Condominium Hotel

4 out of 5
617 East Cooper Avenue Aspen CO
The price is ฿19,922 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
฿19,922
฿24,809 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique aparthotel in Aspen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (967 reviews)
"Staff did a great job checking me in"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026

Aspen Square Condominium Hotel
The Little Nell

The Little Nell

5 out of 5
675 E Durant Avenue Aspen CO
The price is ฿38,215 per night from 12 Jul to 13 Jul
฿38,215
฿46,369 total
12 Jul - 13 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Aspen. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Aspen Mountain and Aspen Highlands ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (174 reviews)
"Everything was absolutely perfect!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

The Little Nell
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Where to stay in Downtown Aspen

Find the best Downtown Aspen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A mountain lake with reflections of yellow foliage and a clear blue sky.

East Aspen

While visiting East Aspen, you might make a stop by sights like Roaring Fork River and Aspen Mountain.

A mountain lake with reflections of yellow foliage and rocky mountains in the background.
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West End

If you're spending some time in West End, Castle Creek Road and Roaring Fork River are top sights worth seeing.

Smuggler

When in Smuggler, you can plan a visit to Roaring Fork River and Rio Grande Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

West Aspen

If you're spending some time in West Aspen, Roaring Fork River and Aspen Golf and Tennis Club are top sights worth seeing.

Riverside

Though Riverside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 212 Gallery and Wagner Park.

Downtown Aspen Travel Guide