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A modern bar area with seating, a large screen, and a bar counter.

A hotel room with a large window, a robe hanging on a shelf, a coffee machine, and a yellow minibar.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a modern building with large windows and a staircase, and a clear sky.

A modern restaurant with wooden interiors, multiple dining areas, and a central kitchen.

1. Limelight Boulder

0.6 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Thomas

฿8,021

฿9,980 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story brick building with a prominent entrance, a covered porch, and a Christmas tree.

A dining table with various food items and drinks, a fireplace, and a stone wall in the background.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

A multi-level interior with wooden staircases, a chandelier, and large windows.

2. Bradley Boulder Inn

Downtown Boulder, 1.2 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Taoxin

฿6,614

฿7,606 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A sign for 'SPRUCE farm & fish' with a 'LIQUOR BAR' sign below it, surrounded by string lights.

A grand lobby with a high ceiling, ornate wooden railings, and a central chandelier.

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A patio area with a round table, chairs, and a red umbrella. There are potted plants and a brick building in the background.

3. Hotel Boulderado

Whittier, 1.4 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Brett

฿7,029

฿8,082 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A dining hall with a balcony, a staircase, and a mountain backdrop.

A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of trees and houses.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

A wooden bench outside a building with large windows and a tree nearby.

4. Colorado Chautauqua

1.7 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Simone

฿6,041

฿7,081 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a grill, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a built-in fireplace.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

Goss - Grove, 1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Todd

฿8,356

฿9,788 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a seating area, and a decorative sculpture.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

A hotel rooftop with a pool, lounge chairs, and a view of mountains.

A room with a large window, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table.

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Goss - Grove, 1.1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Nicholas Andrew

฿5,476

฿6,297 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a hot tub.

A rustic cabin with a red door marked '15', wooden exterior, and outdoor seating with red chairs.

A cozy cabin-style room with wooden walls and ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a telephone.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a door, and a window with curtains.

7. Foot of the Mountain Motel

Lower Arapahoe, 2.3 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Lona

฿4,491

฿4,731 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a bowl of fruit. There are three bar stools and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern interior with a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with snacks.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

A modern lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a stylish pendant light.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

2.6 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Adam

฿3,591

฿4,129 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious, modern interior with a seating area, a long white shelving unit displaying various products, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a wooden facade.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel with a geometric facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Whittier, 1.2 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Whitney

฿4,788

฿5,506 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, surrounded by a curved sofa with cushions.

A modern building with a glass facade, a wooden entrance, and outdoor seating.

10. Moxy Boulder University

University Hill, 0.7 km from University of Colorado Boulder

carlos

฿5,708

฿6,564 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with large glass windows, a rock climbing wall, and outdoor seating.

A room with four beds, a massage table, a window, and a mural of mountains.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a dining table, and a view of a green wall with plants.

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and planters with flowers.

11. Basecamp Boulder

Central Boulder, 0.5 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Eric

฿4,198

฿4,827 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a TV on a wooden stand, a bed with white linens, and a mirror reflecting the room.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a large glass building in the background.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

12. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

2.1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Edwin

฿5,235

฿6,020 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork on the wall, and a door.

A glass-enclosed shower with a white towel hanging on a metal bar, a wooden floor, and a small shelf with toiletries.

A hotel with a stone facade, a blue awning, and a mountain backdrop.

13. Boulder University Inn

University Hill, 0.9 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Mark

฿5,104

฿5,869 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Marriott hotel with a parking lot and a mountain in the background.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and lounge chairs, a building with multiple floors and large windows, and a flag on top.

A room with a large window, a mirror, a TV, a desk with a computer, and a table with bottles and glasses.

14. Boulder Marriott

Whittier, 1.1 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Celeste

฿7,354

฿8,625 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor patio with seating, a fire pit, and umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows providing natural light.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

15. Residence Inn By Marriott Boulder

Glenwood Grove - North Iris, 3 km from University of Colorado Boulder

TONYA

฿4,799

฿5,518 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A checkered floor, a brown leather armchair, a dark blue sofa with an orange pillow, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A row of sun loungers with umbrellas, arranged in a row on a green lawn.

A swimming pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a sign reading "SWIM CLUB".

A room with two green upholstered chairs, a small wooden table with a potted plant, and a checkered floor.

16. The Boulder Broker

1.9 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Fabricio

฿5,764

฿6,627 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A wooden staircase with a chandelier, leading to a dining area with a high ceiling and wooden beams.

A wooden entrance with a sign reading "Niwot Inn & Spa" and stone walls.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a patterned sofa, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a patterned throw pillow.

17. Niwot Inn & Spa

13.2 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Vicky

฿5,687

฿6,047 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A spacious indoor area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a modern ceiling design.

18. Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster

21.6 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Edward

฿3,859

฿4,303 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with sofas, a fire pit, and string lights.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and wall-mounted lighting.

A modern hotel with a glass facade, a prominent sign, and a parking lot with light trails from moving vehicles.

A lobby with two armchairs, a glass table, and a floor lamp.

19. Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster

21.8 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Evita

฿3,691

฿4,199 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A suite shop with shelves of snacks and drinks, a welcome sign, and a decorative wall with a 'Treats' sign.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a changing room, and a door marked "EXIT".

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area with red chairs.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a clock on the wall.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

16 km from University of Colorado Boulder

Susan

฿4,230

฿4,704 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to University of Colorado Boulder

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Limelight Boulder	9.8 Exceptional 400 reviews	View
Bradley Boulder Inn	9.8 Exceptional 367 reviews	View
Hotel Boulderado	9.6 Exceptional 1,811 reviews	View
Colorado Chautauqua	9.6 Exceptional 592 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard	9.4 Exceptional 734 reviews	View

Top University of Colorado Boulder Hotel Reviews

The Boulder Broker

10/10 Excellent

"Charming hotel, very clean. Low amenities & no breakfast but you’re in an area with so many cafes to make up for it."

Hotel Boulderado

10/10 Excellent

"Staff were great, clean. Chairs arm rest were a little defective due to age only. But great experience, cleaning. Everything was great."

Limelight Boulder

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing They are doing all the right things to make your stay amazing"

Bradley Boulder Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It is a unique In. Craftsman style with beautiful woods and stained glass and living room with stone fireplace. Enjoyed having breakfast included and a happy hour."

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

10/10 Excellent

"We stay at the Hyatt Place Boulder on Pearl Street every year. We love Boulder and we love this Hyatt Place. Great location. Excellent amenities. Wonderful breakfast. And this year...Matt was especially helpful and gracious. He made sure we had a "mountain view"! We'll be staying at this hotel every year. See ya in 2027!"

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

8/10 Good

"Enjoyed my stay. Staff was great."

Other attractions near University of Colorado Boulder

A cityscape with a prominent university building surrounded by residential areas and dense greenery.

Folsom Field

9.0/10 (461 reviews)

Catch an event at Folsom Field and enjoy other activities in Boulder such as cycling.Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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A flowing river with rocks and dense green trees in the background.

Boulder Creek

8.0/10 (1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Boulder Creek during your travels in Central Boulder.

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CU Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at CU Art Museum during your travels in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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CU Museum of Natural History

You can spend time studying the exhibits at CU Museum of Natural History in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Boulder High School

7.2/10 (14 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Boulder High School during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Upstart Crow Theatre Company

You can get tickets for a performance at Upstart Crow Theatre Company on your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Media Archaeology Lab

You can learn about the history of Boulder with a trip to Media Archaeology Lab. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Fox Theater

8.2/10 (114 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Fox Theater during your stay in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Colorado Boulder?

University of Colorado Boulder is located in a welcoming area of Boulder known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 176 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to University of Colorado Boulder?

Adjacent to University of Colorado Boulder, Basecamp Boulder is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices close by include Hotel Boulderado and Limelight Boulder.

How many hotels should I expect to find near University of Colorado Boulder?

Expedia has 176 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from University of Colorado Boulder.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Colorado Boulder, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near University of Colorado Boulder.

What can I see and do near University of Colorado Boulder?

National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Downtown Boulder Historic District, Colorado Chautauqua and Arnett-Fullen House are landmarks to visit in the area. You can catch a show at Fox Theater, Boulder Theater and Dairy Center for the Arts.

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Our top choices for University of Colorado Boulder hotels

1. Limelight Boulder

2. Bradley Boulder Inn

3. Hotel Boulderado

4. Colorado Chautauqua

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

7. Foot of the Mountain Motel

8. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

9. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

10. Moxy Boulder University

11. Basecamp Boulder

12. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

13. Boulder University Inn

14. Boulder Marriott

15. Residence Inn By Marriott Boulder

16. The Boulder Broker

17. Niwot Inn & Spa

18. Drury Plaza Hotel Denver Westminster

19. Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

Compare popular hotels close to University of Colorado Boulder

Top University of Colorado Boulder Hotel Reviews

The Boulder Broker

Hotel Boulderado

Limelight Boulder

Bradley Boulder Inn

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Other attractions near University of Colorado Boulder

Folsom Field

Boulder Creek

CU Art Museum

CU Museum of Natural History

Boulder High School

Upstart Crow Theatre Company

Media Archaeology Lab

Fox Theater

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