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
The price is S$207 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$207
1 Aug - 2 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! (1,002 reviews)
"It was great"

Reviewed on 4 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
The price is S$170 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$170
3 Aug - 4 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,089 reviews)
"They were overly accommodating in every way. Expedia list this hotel is having rollaway beds available, but they were not able to provide a rollaway bed and due to fire Code so that was frustrating. The hotel staff worked with me to help me build a second bed out of a bunch of pillows and comforters, ..."

Reviewed on 5 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$207 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
S$207
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,813 reviews)
"Room and bathroom were spacious and comfortable for 5 adults. Walking distance to anywhere in downtown. Front desk staff were very helpful and accommodating. Very good breakfast selection. The laundry should be automated with credit cards/smartphone app and not the old fashioned way of using quarters. ..."

Reviewed on 4 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 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$212
13 Jul - 14 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 (1,331 reviews)
"Temperature was set for whole building. We could not cool our room. Our room was cleaned, but there was a string on the hall floor that was not vacuumed up for 4 days. Breakfast was good."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Sonesta Denver Downtown
4 out of 5
1450 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO
The price is S$190 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
S$190
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,677 reviews)
"Great. Quiet. Great location."

Reviewed on 3 Jul, 2025

Sonesta Denver Downtown
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver by IHG
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver by IHG
4 out of 5
1717 Champa St, Denver, CO
The price is S$268 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$268
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Overnight for a concert
"We booked the room based on previous experience with the brand. We were not impressed. In hindsight we could have booked closer to the event with a better room. I was swayed by the parking that came with the room and had really enjoyed these hotels in other cities."

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver by IHG
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