West Downtown Travel Guide
Boise
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Popular places to visit
Boise State University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Boise State University during your trip to Boise. Experience the area's entertainment choices and great live music.
Albertsons Stadium
Catch an event at Albertsons Stadium during your trip to Boise. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Idaho State Capitol Building
After visiting Idaho State Capitol Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boise. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.
Boise Centre
After visiting Boise Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Boise. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Ford Idaho Center
Catch an event at Ford Idaho Center during your trip to Nampa. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Boise Towne Square Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Boise Towne Square Mall during your stay in Boise. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
Top hotels in West Downtown
Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner
The entire hotel looked like it was falling apart once we reached the elevator. The AC also didn’t work. The staff was nice but they informed us that the building was in the middle of being switched to the AC so it was going to be hot. Our room was 80 degrees and we were drenched in sweat. It was ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Cabana Inn
Walk in the bed wasn’t made well looks like somebody just got done sleeping on it. Door is framed all out of place. Shower didn’t work that great. Everything was just poorly. The only good part was the bed.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Spacious downtown loft, with soaking tub - walkable to all things Boise!
Great stay after a long trip to Boise. Peaceful, clean and friendly hosts!
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Boise/Towne Square
breakfast was OK. The fruit was lovely. The sausage was OK. Scrambled eggs were rubbery and not much flavor. Hard boil eggs were lovely. I am a diabetic so oatmeal, donuts, waffles, bread were off limits for me. Both mornings, I was late getting downstairs and missed out on yogurt. The room was nice, ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Hotel Renegade
One of the nicest and most comfortable rooms I’ve ever stayed in! The bed was amazing, from the pillows to the mattress to the sheets! And the air conditioner worked beautifully!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel 43
Just was “meh”. Not a $200 a night hotel. I don’t care that you have an insanely overpriced steakhouse attached. Rooms were small and when the air was on you could smell the age and the mustiness. Shower was tiny and strange. Won’t stay again. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Downtown
Downtown Boise
Downtown Boise is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Knitting Factory or Idaho Central Arena.
West End
West End might not have many top sights, but Payette Brewing Company and Kathryn Albertson Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
North End
Visitors to North End enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, First United Presbyterian Church is worth a stop.
Sunset
While there might not be top attractions in Sunset, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Quail Hollow Golf Course and Cinder Winery.
Depot Bench
Though Depot Bench may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Boise Depot and Morrison Center for the Performing Arts.
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.
