Boise, ID

Travel Guide

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Boise which includes heritage architecture
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Where to stay in Boise

Idaho showing a waterfall

Downtown Boise

4/5(496 area reviews)

Downtown Boise boasts a vibrant cultural center with a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Idaho State Capitol and Egyptian Theatre. Stroll along 8th Street's pedestrian zone, lined with sidewalk cafes, or explore the Basque Block.

Downtown Boise
Pond at sunset

Southeast Boise

4.5/5(135 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the live music and sporting events in Southeast Boise. You might want to make time for a stop at Albertsons Stadium or ExtraMile Arena.

Southeast Boise
The City of Trees from the Boise Depot

Boise Bench

You'll enjoy the gardens and waterfalls in Boise Bench. You might want to make time for a stop at Hillcrest Country Club or Boise Depot.

Boise Bench
Idaho State Capital Building. Boise, Idaho.
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North End

5/5(12 area reviews)

North End is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like First United Presbyterian Church and St. John's Cathedral.

North End
View of the Boise foothills from the Table Rock trail.

The trail is in an ideal location adjacent to downtown Boise. The area has lots of trailheads alongside a fun and vibrant urban scene. Boise truly  has the best of both worlds.

East End

5/5(13 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and parks in East End. You might want to make time for a stop at Idaho Botanical Garden or Boise River & Greenbelt.

East End
Milwaukee st. Is very beautiful st. for  family walking, lots of restaurants activities, markets and more in both sides,

West Boise

If you're spending some time in West Boise, Boise Towne Square Mall and Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing are top sights worth seeing.

West Boise
The Grove Hotel
The Grove Hotel
4 out of 5
245 S Capitol Blvd, Boise, ID
The price is AED 691 per night from Mar 21 to Mar 22
AED 691
AED 781 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,094 reviews)
"Great time"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

The Grove Hotel
Hotel Renegade
Hotel Renegade
3.5 out of 5
1110 W Grove Street, Boise, ID
The price is AED 621 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 621
AED 749 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Boise Art Glass and Woodland ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (317 reviews)
"The best hotel in Boise"

Reviewed on 9 March 2025

Hotel Renegade
Oxford Suites Boise
Oxford Suites Boise
3 out of 5
1426 S Entertainment Avenue, Boise, ID
The price is AED 452 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
AED 452
AED 552 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Boise. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,627 reviews)
2nd visit back and I loved it.
"Really enjoyed the deep bath tubs, perfect for a nice bubble bath. It was very relaxing. They offered free breakfast in the am and drink for their social hour, it was very nice."

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

Oxford Suites Boise
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kasa at Cortland on The River Boise
Kasa at Cortland on The River Boise
4 out of 5
749 E Park Blvd, Boise, ID
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Albertsons Stadium and Morrison-Knudsen ...
7.2/10 Good! (21 reviews)
"Great place of you have kids at BSU and want to hit a football game. Only negative was shower was Luke warm at best."

Reviewed on 10 February 2025

Kasa at Cortland on The River Boise
Centrally located, beautiful home, quiet, with NEW hot tub.
Centrally located, beautiful home, quiet, with NEW hot tub.
Meridian
Stay at this vacation home in Meridian. Enjoy a garden, tennis courts, and patios. Popular attractions Big Al's and The Village at Meridian are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Great Boise ski trip
"Excellent house close to all kinds of things. We skied Bogus Basin, which was about an hour drive. We bowled at a place about 5 minutes away, and used the hot tub every night! Our kids even played with some neighbor kids. Plenty of space, lots of comfort."

Reviewed on 25 February 2025

Centrally located, beautiful home, quiet, with NEW hot tub.
Make this your Home away from Home in Meridian, close to I-84 Very Clean!
Make this your Home away from Home in Meridian, close to I-84 Very Clean!
Meridian
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Meridian. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Wahooz Family Fun Zone and Roaring ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
State basketball
"The owner was very quick in responding and changing my dates when I booked the wrong dates. So grateful as we were needing the home in 3 days. The home was clean, quiet, and comfortable."

Reviewed on 23 February 2025

Make this your Home away from Home in Meridian, close to I-84 Very Clean!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Boise

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 48%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

It's a great place for relaxation.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Conveniently located

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We were passing through on our way to Texas. Didn't take time to see anything in Boise

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I love Boise

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Boise is a fantastic city with lots of outdoor activities in town and along the greenbelt

4/5 - Good

Bentley

Downtown what I saw was clean and nicely landscaped