Downtown Denver

Denver

Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver featuring signage
Denver Art Museum showing art
History Colorado featuring mountains, landscape views and snow

Discover Denver is at its most dynamic in this central district, which has cool craft breweries, bars, galleries, boutiques and entertainment venues.

Downtown Denver is abuzz with activity, both night and day. Go kayaking on the Platte River, shop at the downtown boutiques and malls and revel in the lively atmosphere in the latest wave of hip bars and brewpubs.

The downtown district has long been the core of the city of Denver. It is still the beating heart of the state capital. It’s also the city’s busiest shopping quarter. Stroll down the mile-long 16th Street Mall and browse the stores in the Denver Pavilions, a retail and entertainment complex that also features several dining options as well as a movie theater.

For some culture, stop at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, which is housed in a striking contemporary building that resembles a glass box. Inside, it hosts ever-changing exhibits and features a rooftop café garden.

Look for the golden-domed Colorado State Capitol building on the southern edge of downtown. Watch as tourists pose on the front staircase, where one step is inscribed with the words: “One mile above sea level.”

Follow the 16th Street Mall all the way to the north end to reach Commons Park, a pretty green space along the river. Explore the neighboring historic Lower Downtown (Lodo) district, known for its elegant Victorian architecture. The historic buildings feature trendy bars, restaurants and boutiques. It’s particularly well-known for its brewpubs, some of which feature on the downloadable Denver Beer Trail. While here, watch a baseball game at the iconic Coors Field and visit the neoclassical Union Station, a renovated, fully functioning train station housing independent stores, a hotel and restaurants.

Free parking in Downtown Denver is very hard to find on weekdays, so it’s better to travel on foot or by public transportation. Use light rail or RTD buses to get downtown from the suburbs. Once here, ride the free 16th Street Mall shuttle. It’s also possible to get around using Denver’s B-cycle bike-sharing program.


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Top hotels in Downtown Denver

Hilton Denver City Center
Hilton Denver City Center
4 out of 5
1701 California St, Denver, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$222 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
S$222
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,034 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Jul, 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 out of 5
818 17th St, Denver, CO
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$164 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
S$164
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Denver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,119 reviews)
"Great for our little dog. I couldn’t figure out parking (they don’t offer it, but suggest parking across the street) and paid twice. But I’m sure that was user error. I also wish they would have had a place for the dogs to go potty. But other than that it was great!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul, 2025

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
3.5 out of 5
440 14th St, Denver, CO
The price is S$193 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$193
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,801 reviews)
"Great stay scooters all over the city made it super easy to get around"

Reviewed on 11 Jul, 2025

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
3 out of 5
1715 Tremont Place, Denver, CO
The price is S$212 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
S$212
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
6.8/10 (1,349 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Hotel Teatro
Hotel Teatro
4.5 out of 5
1100 14th St, Denver, CO
The price is S$230 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
S$230
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Denver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,220 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay in downtown Denver. We will definitely return."

Reviewed on 12 Jul, 2025

Hotel Teatro
Populus
Populus
3.5 out of 5
240 14th St, Denver, CO
The price is S$318 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$318
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Union Station and Ball Arena are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (259 reviews)
"The room was much smaller than expected for the cost and not really a fan of the bathroom not having a sink. It’s a little weird brushing your teeth at the mini bar at the entrance of the room and not having a little privacy."

Reviewed on 13 Jul, 2025

Populus
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Denver

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Uptown

4/5(2 area reviews)

Uptown 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 Wells Fargo Center or Fillmore Auditorium.

Uptown
Elitch Gardens Theme Park which includes rides as well as a family

Auraria

Live music, theatres and restaurants highlight some notable features of Auraria. Make a stop by Ball Arena or Elitch Gardens Theme Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station or Sports Authority Field - Mile High Station to get around town.

Auraria
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Ballpark

Though Ballpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coors Field and Union Station.

Ballpark
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LoDo

3.5/5(4 area reviews)

Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.

LoDo
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Capitol Hill

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Capitol Hill include the museums and bars. Make a stop by Molly Brown House Museum or Colorado State Capitol Building while you're exploring the area.

Capitol Hill
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Five Points

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its breweries and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Five Points. Top attractions like Coors Field and South Platte River are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at 27th - Welton Station or 25th - Welton Station to see more of the city.

Five Points

Downtown Denver