Cheap Hotels in Boulder, CO

Cheap Hotels in Boulder, CO

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Located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder, Colorado, is known for outdoor sports, rich musical traditions and well-educated, liberal citizens. Visitors to this central Colorado city have plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, running and rock climbing as well as skiing at a number of nearby resorts. If you are seeking inexpensive options, a number of decent hotels are in and around the city.

Days Inn

Located just off Highway 36, this quality budget hotel offers clean, comfortable rooms with free wireless Internet access and cable TV with HBO. Some rooms even have scenic mountain views. The Eggcredible Cafe offers delicious breakfasts and an outdoor, heated pool is open seasonally.

Days Inn
5397 S Boulder Rd
Boulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-4422
dayshotelboulder.com

Foot of the Mountain Motel

If you seek a pure rustic mountain feel in your accommodations, try this cozy motel located right next to Boulder Creek. The 18 rooms and two wood-paneled suites come with cable TV, wireless Internet access, refrigerators and free continental breakfast. The motel is just 9 blocks from downtown Pearl Street mall with its shops, galleries, restaurants, sidewalk cafes and live entertainment.

Foot of the Mountain Motel
200 W Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
(866) 773-5489
footofthemountainmotel.com

Boulder Twin Lakes Inn

If you seek peace and quiet but don't mind staying a few miles outside downtown Boulder, try this homey inn located in a serene, residential neighborhood. The 33 suites come with cable TV, free wireless Internet and fully equipped mini-kitchens with a microwave, refrigerator, dishware and coffee maker. Guests can also use the hotel's full, shared kitchen and a nearby athletic club. A complimentary continental buffet breakfast and newspaper are available daily.

Boulder Twin Lakes Inn
6485 Twin Lakes Rd
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 530-2939
twinlakesinnboulder.com

University Inn

For centrally located accommodations, check out this local inn situated in the heart of Boulder. If you are visiting students at the University of Colorado, it is only a four-block walk away. The hotel offers basic rooms, some which are pet-friendly. Amenities include complimentary continental breakfasts, a business center with free 24-hour Internet access, an outdoor seasonal pool and even complimentary bicycles.

University Inn
1632 Broadway
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 417-1700
boulderuniversityinn.com

Boulder International Hostel

If you need a truly cheap place for the night, try this independent hostel that has been in business since 1961. It offers dorm-style rooms as well as private rooms. It also offers temporary housing with weekly and monthly rates. There are shared bathrooms, wireless Internet for a low fee, laundry facilities and a communal kitchen.

Boulder International Hostel
1107 12th St.
Boulder, CO 80302
(303) 442-0522
boulderinternationalhostel.com

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