Best Neighborhoods to Stay in Denver on a Budget — Compared
Where you stay in Denver makes a huge difference in what you pay. Here's how the neighborhoods stack up for budget travelers.
| Neighborhood | Avg Price | Walk to Downtown? | Nightlife | Parking | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Denver / Quebec St | $65/night | ✗ Drive | None | Free | Budget travelers with a car, airport travelers, Red Rocks concert-goers |
| Downtown / LoDo | $99/night | ✓ Yes | Excellent | $25-35/night | Business travelers, nightlife, and convention attendees |
North Denver / Quebec St
$65Budget travelers with a car, airport travelers, Red Rocks concert-goers
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Downtown / LoDo
$99Business travelers, nightlife, and convention attendees
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Quick Take
North Denver / Quebec St
North Denver along Quebec Street is the budget hotel corridor — a string of highway-adjacent chain hotels with free parking and prices $30-40 less than downtown. You'll need a car or rideshare, but it's only 15-20 minutes from LoDo and 30 minutes from Red Rocks. Great for road trippers and anyone who prioritizes savings over walkability.
Downtown / LoDo
Downtown Denver and LoDo (Lower Downtown) center around Union Station, Coors Field, and the 16th Street Mall. It's the walkable heart of the city with Denver's best restaurants, craft breweries, and nightlife. Hotels here cost more but the free 16th Street Mall shuttle and light rail keep you connected to everything.
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