Despite its growing size, Boulder remains somewhat small and inviting. To get a true taste of all that the town, and its surrounding area, are all about, stay at a local bed and breakfast.
Resting against the beautiful Flatirons along Colorado’s Front Range and offering a vibrant downtown, Boulder offers the best of both worlds. It’s often known for its relaxing outdoor vibe mixed in with a heaping of healthy eating, topped off with a hint of luxury. This blend is what attracts so many to live there and vacation there.
Find your home away from home with these luxurious yet cozy B&Bs in Boulder.
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Here are among the best bed and breakfast hotels in Boulder, CO, in no particular order:
Bradley Boulder Inn
If you are looking for something more in the center of town, book your stay at the Bradley Boulder Inn. Located in the heart of downtown, the Bradley Boulder Inn is a cozy bed and breakfast within walking distance of the Pearl Street Mall and some of the city’s most popular attractions.
This adult-only B&B caters to those who want a quiet weekend away without the kids. Enjoy a glass of wine in their great room with the warming fireplace that sets the stage against the Craftsman-style architecture throughout. A daily home-cooked breakfast is served every morning, plus a free wine and cheese hour in the evenings.
Amenities:
- In-town location
- Daily homemade breakfast
- Evening wine & cheese
- Common area with fireplace
- Free health club privileges
- Free on-site parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Its elegance and contemporary style are carried throughout each of the 12 rooms that make up this delightful inn. Enjoy spacious sun-filled rooms each featuring a private bathroom (some with Jacuzzi tubs), large windows or large French doors that open to the outside, a fireplace, plush linens and towels, decorative art, handmade bedroom furniture, and all your modern amenities.
- 2040 16th St, Boulder, CO 80302 | 303-545-5200
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Boulder Guest House
The Boulder Guest House, formerly known as the Briar Rose Bed and Breakfast, offers a lodging service in conjunction with the Boulder Zen Center. The updated design will work as a boutique hotel with the Zen Center.
They provide a retreat-like atmosphere located within the heart of Boulder. There are four rooms, each with its private entrance and a private bath. The common area is used for group meditations and general guest gatherings.
- 2151 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 | 303-442-3007
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Niwot Inn & Spa
Located just 15 minutes outside of town, the Niwot Inn & Spa is a great option for those who want a secluded retreat but are still somewhat close to all that Boulder has to offer in town. This luxury inn welcomes guests with its grand entrance along the tree-lined street, a babbling stone fountain, colorful flowers, and a spacious porch to greet you.
The inn boasts rugged Craftsman-style details such as large timber wood beams, a post and beam atrium stairway, and touching on its Native American roots, Native American clay walls surrounding the great room. But what guests love most is its in-house spa, where guests can book a private massage session for a truly peaceful and tranquil experience.
Located in downtown Niwot, guests can walk to the town’s local restaurants, shops, and art galleries. Plus, it’s only a 10-minute drive to Boulder’s Pearl Street, putting you close to everything you came to discover about the area.
Amenities:
- Downtown location in Niwot
- Luxurious accommodations
- Craftsman-style details throughout
- Daily breakfast
- In-house spa
- Free Wi-Fi
Guests can choose from 13 luxurious rooms, including a furnished two-bedroom apartment, each offering its own style and unique details. Every room features a natural stone fireplace, private bath, plush bed linens, and distinguished details such as custom hand-peeled aspen beds, soft wool carpets, and other details made by local artisans.
Choose either their standard guestroom, suite, or apartment. The standard suites offer either a Queen-size bed or two double beds, while the suites provide more room and a King-size bed.
- 342 2nd Ave, Niwot, CO 80503 | 303-652-8452
- Check prices, availability or book Niwot Inn & Spa
B&Bs offer one of the best ways to get to know this beautiful region of the foothills. Find your peaceful escape with one of these cozy bed and breakfasts in Boulder.
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