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
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 Boise Depot or Boise Mormon Temple.

Boise Bench
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
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
Hotel Renegade
Hotel Renegade
3.5 out of 5
1110 W Grove Street, Boise, ID
The price is AED 592 per night from May 11 to May 12
AED 592
AED 716 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Knitting Factory and Freak Alley ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (369 reviews)
"First of all this hotel is absolutely beautiful! It is pure luxury and the staff was top notch especially Olivia who I met my last stay and she was still there. How lucky were we? The rooms are beautiful and you can walk absolutely everywhere from here. Great location!!!"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Hotel Renegade
Oxford Suites Boise
Oxford Suites Boise
3 out of 5
1426 S Entertainment Avenue, Boise, ID
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 400 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
AED 400
AED 494 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
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! (1,692 reviews)
"I always enjoy staying at the Oxford. It feels like a luxury hotel. The staff is friendly, the breakfast is great, the rooms clean and comfortable. It is also very conveniently located."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Oxford Suites Boise
The SPARROW
The SPARROW
2 out of 5
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID
The price is AED 425 per night from May 4 to May 5
AED 425
AED 481 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this hotel in Boise. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Freak Alley Gallery and Knitting Factory are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (514 reviews)
"Friendly staff, helpful information about restaurants etc. very clean and modern."

Reviewed on 16 April 2025

The SPARROW
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (28 reviews)
Good Place
"It was great. Good location, clean and close to Boise University."

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Kasa at Cortland on The River Boise
Pool~Garage Games~Pet Friendly~BBQ
Pool~Garage Games~Pet Friendly~BBQ
Meridian
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Meridian. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and patios. Popular attractions Banbury Golf Club and Meridian ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Great place and location
"Nice and roomy. We enjoyed our stay. We really liked that we could play table tennis in the garage. Really nice place"

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

Pool~Garage Games~Pet Friendly~BBQ
Spectacular views and rural life, yet close to Boise
Spectacular views and rural life, yet close to Boise
Boise
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Boise. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attraction Arrowrock Dam ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (169 reviews)
Relaxing get-away
"The road up to the home was a bit tricky, but the views made it very much worthwhile! So peaceful and relaxing. We saw so many beautiful birds, elk and deer right on property. The property managers went above and beyond. Kitchen and outdoor grill amenities made it easy to fix family meals at the ..."

Reviewed on 10 April 2025

Spectacular views and rural life, yet close to 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.

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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%
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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