How to Find Cheap Hotels in Denver, Colorado

Denver sits just east of Colorado's Rocky Mountains, protected from all but the biggest snowfalls. In fact, the city enjoys an average of 300 days of sunshine each year and boasts the largest city park system in the United States, making it an ideal vacation spot for outdoor adventurers.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Valid credit card

Locate Cheap Accommodations

1. Book your accommodations through the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau Web site (see Resources below), or call [phone] to book by phone. Expect accommodations to be inexpensive to moderately priced.
2. Check out the downtown Technology Center for cheap rates at budget chain hotels and motels.
3. Find cheap rates online for bed and breakfasts in downtown Denver.
4. Consider staying outside Denver proper in Colorado metro areas such as Englewood, Centennial, Cripple Creek and Lakewood for lower accommodation rates.
5. Camp or travel in your RV to one of the Denver area campgrounds for cheap accommodations with plenty of amenities.
6. Look for budget accommodations along I-25 across from downtown Denver.

Choose a Location for Your Stay in Denver

7. If you're a history buff, book accommodations in Clement's Addition, one of Denver's oldest residential areas and a historic district with many original sites still standing.
8. Find rooms near the Denver Technology Center for conference trips to avoid high parking fees.
9. Make reservations in the Highland district to see Denver's architecturally diverse buildings, many created by immigrants.
10. Choose accommodations near Wellshire for great golf.
11. Gamble at Black Hawk in one of 22 casinos.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online for Internet-exclusive deals, specials and packages.
• Stick near the airport for budget accommodations.
• Denver's proximity to the Rocky Mountains means quick changes in weather conditions, so no matter when you travel, be prepared for all types of weather and wide variations in temperature.
• Wear sunscreen at all times while visiting Colorado; its high elevation may expose you to sunburn.
• Families of university students fill hotels quickly in late spring and early summer around graduation time.
• Avoid the pricey Cherry Creek area of Denver, which has become more expensive as its popularity has increased.
• Beware of altitude sickness in Denver, particularly if you're coming from a low-elevation area.