Historic Downtown Durango Travel Guide

Durango

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."

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Things to do


Top hotels in Historic Downtown Durango

Historic Strater Hotel

Historic Strater Hotel

3.5 out of 5
699 Main Ave Durango CO
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,321 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿7,321
฿9,038 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
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! (1,129 reviews)
"100% would recommend staying here. It’s a slice of life in the late 1800’s. The room was clean and welcoming with authentic period furniture. We had drinks and appetizers at The Office Spiritorium which were amazing. There were preserved items from the hotel’s history in display cases, which were ..."

Reviewed on 24 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 ฿5,966 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,966
฿6,839 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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! (1,015 reviews)
"The reservation stated that we would have a balcony; didn’t happen. The air conditioner was so noisy that it would wake us up every time it blasted on. We had made sure that we had the fan on a low setting; made no difference. When you ran a shower or tub the pipes would let out a continual screech ..."

Reviewed on 24 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 ฿7,555 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿7,555
฿8,661 total
14 Sept - 15 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 ฿7,481 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
฿7,481
฿9,068 total
25 Aug - 26 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! (1,012 reviews)
"I wanted the taste of the historic hotels and the Palmer was the clear winner. A bargain at twice the price. Neat as a pin, comfortable bed and pillows, killer breakfast. Parking convenient and free. Now my go-to when I return to Durango. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

The General Palmer Hotel
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 ฿6,135 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿6,135
฿7,034 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Durango. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Durango ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"I would call the Hampton Durango a hidden gem. Top 5 likes were: comfortable bed and bedding, clean room, walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants and covered, garage parking, a big plus in an area that gets summer hail."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Durango Downtown Area
Durango Lodge

Durango Lodge

2 out of 5
150 East 5th Street Durango CO
The price is ฿5,045 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿5,045
฿5,784 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Had a excellent stay! Quiet place and nice balcony. Pool was really relaxing too."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Durango Lodge
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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.

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