Auraria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Ball Arena
Catch an event at Ball Arena during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
With a host of exciting rides and entertainment to suit all tastes, this family-friendly amusement park ticks all the boxes.
University of Colorado-Denver
Walk around the campus at University of Colorado-Denver as part of your travels around Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Catch a concert, do yoga, or tramp through beautiful unspoiled terrain – all in the heart of the world’s most stunning natural amphitheatre.
Activities
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Our pick of the best Auraria Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
When I checked in the room was no up to par. There was tiny public looking hairs in the shower. There was a hair on the toilet seat. The mattress has blood stains at the bottom of it visible to guests. There was nasty stuff by the bed frame. It was gross. I spoke to Billy who said they oversold their ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Teatro
The hotel itself was OK, but I've had better value in other downtown Denver hotels. Nothing special about this. What was negative was the constant effort to sell you more, three emails offering discounted 'upgrades' and a broken in room coffee machine. The proposed fix for this was a $6 $ coffee ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
A room here is such a great price for what it is. Staff is so sweet. Food was so good. Rooftop amenities wow. Cleaning crew amazing. Thank you for an awesome stay :)
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Room Was Definitely Accommodating. The Staff Is What Stood Out! Amazing Staff! Appreciate The Hospitality! Only Downside… For As Much As I Paid For a 8 Day Stay In a Suite… I Had To Pay $17 a Night For Parking (Separately)
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Love the rooms, will definitely book again
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Auraria
LoDo
Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Lincoln Park
Art galleries, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Lincoln Park. Sights like South Platte River and Spark Theater are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Denver area at 10th - Osage Station.
Ballpark
Though Ballpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Union Station and Coors Field.
Highland
Highland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by South Platte River and South Platte while in the area.
Uptown
Uptown 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 Fillmore Auditorium or Wells Fargo Center.
