How to Find Cheap Hotels in Boise, Idaho

Boise is the capital as well as the largest city in the state of Idaho. Flourishing with cottonwoods, the city has appropriately been nicknamed "The City of Trees." Similar to many cities in the region, Boise got its start as an army fort. The city has now grown into Idaho's cultural haven with diverse neighborhoods and a backdrop of natural beauty.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• A computer with Internet connection

Know Your Destination

1. Enhance your visit and your life with the booming arts and performance scene in Boise. A potpourri of dance, instrumental, vocal music and theater groups offer many live performances throughout the year. Start your search at BSU and branch out from there.
2. Hike your way across the beautiful foothills just north of the downtown area. The rolling Idaho scenery offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
3. Root for the Broncos. BSU football is huge in Boise, home of the 'Smurf Turf,' so get in the spirit and sport some orange and blue during pigskin season.

Select Your Transportation

4. Hop aboard an 1800s-style locomotive for fun, and embark on a journey through time. The friendly engineers will put your mind at ease as they narrate to you the history of Boise. Tickets are cheap, so bring the family.
5. Begin your travel with ease by flying into Boise Airport. The facility is full service and open 24/7, ensuring a welcome start to your Idaho vacation destination. Despite its size, the airport is generally uncrowded and security lines are often surprisingly short.
6. Put yourself in the hands of experienced drivers by utilizing one of the many offered shuttle services. They will get you where you need to go; this service is often provided free of charge by some area hotels.

Decide Where To Stay

7. Stay at a cheap hotel with a location convenient to downtown. Your accommodations will be within walking distance (or a short cab ride away) from Boise's hippest bars, restaurants and coffee shops.
8. Choose accommodations intended for extended stays, more like a home away from home. With fully equipped kitchens, you can save some cash. Plus, Boise hotels designed for extended stays are typically more comfortable than basic hotel digs.
9. Look for cheap accommodations near Boise's shopping mall (located on Milwaukee St.) and you'll find that you're also close to an indoor go-kart track.
10. To book accommodations, contact Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).