Hotel Guide

Best Hotels in Downtown Denver

Top-rated hotels near Union Station, LoDo, and the 16th Street Mall. Walk to Denver's best restaurants, venues, and nightlife.

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Our Top Picks

The Crawford Hotel

Union Station Inside Union Station 4.7$$$$

Iconic hotel inside Denver’s historic Union Station. Walk to everything in LoDo. The lobby bar is legendary.

Historic buildingWalkableRooftop bar

Hotel Born

Union Station Adjacent to Union Station 4.6$$$$

Modern luxury hotel steps from Union Station. Stunning mountain views from upper floors.

Mountain viewsModern designA-Line to airport

The Maven Hotel

Dairy Block 2 min walk to Union Station 4.4$$$

Boutique hotel in the Dairy Block alley — Denver’s best food and drink corridor. Rooms are stylish and spacious.

Dairy Block diningBoutiqueWalkable

Grand Hyatt Denver

Downtown Core On 16th Street Mall 4.2$$$

Centrally located full-service hotel on the 16th Street Mall. Convention center is one block away.

16th Street MallPoolConvention center

The Art Hotel

Golden Triangle 5 min walk to 16th St Mall 4.5$$$

Art-filled boutique hotel near the Denver Art Museum. The rooftop bar has panoramic city views.

Rooftop barArt districtMuseum views

Kimpton Hotel Monaco

Downtown Core On 16th Street Mall 4.3$$$

Playful boutique hotel with complimentary wine hour. Pet-friendly with goldfish delivered to your room on request.

Wine hourPet friendlyUnique vibe

AC Hotel Denver Downtown

RiNo Adjacent 10 min walk to RiNo 4.2$$

Modern Marriott brand bridging downtown and RiNo. Great rooftop lounge with mountain views.

RooftopRiNo accessModern

Hilton Garden Inn Union Station

Union Station 3 min walk to Union Station 4.0$$

Reliable mid-range option with excellent location. Free A-Line train to the airport.

Value pickAirport trainReliable

Downtown Denver Neighborhoods

LoDo (Lower Downtown)

Historic warehouses turned into restaurants, bars, and galleries. Home to Union Station and Coors Field. The heart of Denver's nightlife.

RiNo (River North Art District)

Denver's trendiest neighborhood with street art, craft breweries, and inventive restaurants. A 10-minute walk from Union Station.

Golden Triangle

Denver's museum and arts district. Home to the Denver Art Museum, Clyfford Still Museum, and the History Colorado Center.

Dairy Block

A micro-district with a curated alley of restaurants, shops, and bars. Home to The Maven hotel and some of Denver's best cocktail bars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best area to stay in downtown Denver?

Union Station / LoDo is the best area for first-time visitors. You can walk to restaurants, breweries, Ball Arena, and Coors Field. The A-Line train runs directly to the airport.

How much do downtown Denver hotels cost?

Budget options start around $130-180/night. Mid-range boutique hotels run $200-350/night. Luxury hotels like The Crawford or Hotel Born are $350-500+/night. Prices spike during Broncos home games and major events.

Is downtown Denver safe for tourists?

The tourist areas (Union Station, LoDo, 16th Street Mall, RiNo) are generally safe during day and evening hours. Standard urban precautions apply at night.

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