West Downtown Travel Guide
Boise
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Popular places to visit
Boise State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Boise State University during your trip to Boise. Experience the area's great live music and entertainment choices.
Albertsons Stadium
Catch an event at Albertsons Stadium during your trip to Boise. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
ExtraMile Arena
Catch an event at ExtraMile Arena during your trip to Boise. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Boise Towne Square Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Boise Towne Square Mall during your stay in Boise. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Ford Idaho Center
Catch an event at Ford Idaho Center during your trip to Nampa. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
The Village at Meridian
You can search for that perfect souvenir at The Village at Meridian during your trip to Meridian. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Boise Hidden Treasures
Top hotels in West Downtown
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
The thermostat was not operational, and there was no hot water. I was upstairs.... I ran it forever, no hot water... No shower. Otherwise I like this place. Nothing fancy. Great views, classic 1970s red lion style! :)
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Cabana Inn
This has to be one of the nastiest places I've ever stayed in my life. Part of the floor is just perpetually wet, large chunks of the wall are just coming off, or are already fallen off/apart, the fridge and microwave are down right deplorable, The bedding smelt bad (I ended up getting my own sheets ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square
It is a mediocre property. Dated building and furniture. Looks a bit depressing. Breakfast was basic and low quality.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Renegade
Excellent stay. Loved the amenities such as the gym, handmade headboard, two way fireplace, and copper bathtub in the studio. The toiletries were great quality as well. The staff was friendly and the coffee shop downstairs was convenient. Also, the coffee and green smoothies were great.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel 43
Nice beds. Cute boutique lobby. Self Parking is $18 per night. They have a water fountain. No Microwave.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
The Riverside Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Excellent! We will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Downtown
Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Knitting Factory or Idaho Central Arena.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Kathryn Albertson Park and Boise Centre are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North End
Visitors to North End enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, First United Presbyterian Church is worth a stop.
Sunset
While there might not be top attractions in Sunset, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quail Hollow Golf Course and Cinder Winery.
Depot Bench
Though Depot Bench may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boise Depot and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts.
Veterans Park
While Veterans Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cinder Winery and Quail Hollow Golf Course.
