Downtown Denver

Denver

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

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 theatre.

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 programme.


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Top hotels in Downtown Denver

Sonesta Denver Downtown

Sonesta Denver Downtown

4 out of 5
1450 Glenarm Place, Denver, CO
The price is RM390 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM390
RM451 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,058 reviews)
Would stay again for service and location
"Clean room but windows need to be washed. We could not get the WiFi to hook up so used our hot spot. Great location. Nice bar. Couldn't find a recycling bin anywhere."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Sonesta Denver Downtown
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

4 out of 5
1776 Champa St, Denver, CO
The price is RM543 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
RM543
RM628 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,057 reviews)
"Clean room and everyone was very nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

3.5 out of 5
440 14th St, Denver, CO
The price is RM498 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
RM498
RM576 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (2,936 reviews)
"Good area near 16th Street Mall"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Hilton Denver City Center

Hilton Denver City Center

4 out of 5
1701 California St, Denver, CO
The price is RM495 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM495
RM573 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,042 reviews)
"It was awesome"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
Populus

Populus

4 out of 5
240 14th St, Denver, CO
The price is RM596 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
RM596
RM812 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-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! (389 reviews)
"Amazing building"

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Populus
Grand Hyatt Denver

Grand Hyatt Denver

4.5 out of 5
1750 Welton St, Denver, CO
The price is RM606 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
RM606
RM701 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Denver. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,439 reviews)
"The cleaning staff are great! The frontdesk staff are ok - similar to cashiers in a grocery store"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Grand Hyatt Denver
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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 Fillmore Auditorium or Wells Fargo Center.

Uptown
Elitch Gardens Theme Park featuring 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 Union Station and Coors Field.

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


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