Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Denver
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Denver, United States — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with LoDo.
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Top pick
LoDo
Historic downtown — Union Station, Larimer Square, the central restaurant scene.
22 min walk from center
#2
RiNo
River North arts district — murals, breweries, food halls, the hippest blocks.
3.0 km from center
#3
Capitol Hill
Residential side east of downtown — coffee shops, dive bars, Cheesman Park.
15 min walk from center
Getting around
RTD light rail covers the city and reaches DIA airport; rideshare for the suburbs and mountain trailheads.
Acclimatize a day at 5,280 ft before driving to Vail / Aspen — altitude sickness hits fast.