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Cheap hotels in Denver

Denver, the Mile High City, combines a lively downtown with quick access to the Rocky Mountains. It is a common base for ski trips and mountain drives.

Finding cheap rooms in Denver is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Denver Union Station is a stop on Amtrak’s California Zephyr, one of the most scenic rail routes through the Rockies.

Where to find cheap rooms in Denver

LoDo & Union Station

Restaurants, Coors Field and the train to the airport.

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Downtown & 16th Street

Central hotels near the convention center and theaters.

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RiNo

Street art, breweries and newer boutique hotels.

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Cherry Creek

Upscale shopping and dining in a quieter setting.

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Near Denver Airport

Good-value hotels for early flights; the airport is far from downtown.

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Famous hotels in Denver

The Brown Palace Hotel

Denver’s grand 1892 hotel, famous for its atrium lobby and afternoon tea.

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Map of cheap hotels in Denver

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

When to book a cheap hotel in Denver

June–September is warm and dry; winter is ski season, and downtown rates are often lower then.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Denver?

LoDo near Union Station is the most convenient, with the train to the airport right there.

How far is Denver Airport from downtown?

It is well east of the city; the A Line train connects it to Union Station in roughly 40 minutes.

Does the altitude affect visitors?

Denver is about a mile high — drink water and go easy on alcohol at first.