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A two-story brick building with a prominent entrance, a covered porch, and a Christmas tree.

A dining table with various food items and drinks, a fireplace, and a stone wall in the background.

A hallway with two stained glass windows and a wooden bench.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

1. Bradley Boulder Inn

Downtown Boulder, 1.5 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Taoxin

￥31,158

￥35,828 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern bar area with seating, a large screen, and a bar counter.

A poolside area with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a large decorative vase.

A hotel room with a large window, a robe hanging on a shelf, a coffee machine, and a yellow minibar.

A modern restaurant with wooden interiors, multiple dining areas, and a central kitchen.

2. Limelight Boulder

0.6 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Christopher

￥29,877

￥37,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A sign for 'SPRUCE farm & fish' with a 'LIQUOR BAR' sign below it, surrounded by string lights.

A spacious bar area with wooden furniture and a chandelier. There is a second-floor balcony with a railing.

A patio area with a round table, chairs, and a red umbrella. There are potted plants and a brick building in the background.

A bar area with a curved wooden counter, multiple stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

3. Hotel Boulderado

Whittier, 1.5 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Brett

￥20,109

￥23,123 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A dining hall with a balcony, a staircase, and a mountain backdrop.

A room with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a dining table with chairs, and a lamp.

A covered porch with wicker chairs and a small table, large windows offering a view of a residential area.

A wooden bench outside a building with large windows and a tree nearby.

4. Colorado Chautauqua

1.2 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Simone

￥25,609

￥30,000 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a grill, and a view of the cityscape.

A modern outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a built-in fireplace.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a view of snow-covered mountains.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with steps and a covered area.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

Goss - Grove, 1.5 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Britt

￥31,458

￥36,849 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a seating area, and a decorative sculpture.

A modern multi-story hotel with large windows and a well-lit facade.

A room with a large window, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a table.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window.

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Goss - Grove, 1.6 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Nicholas Andrew

￥22,555

￥25,935 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a bowl of fruit. There are three bar stools and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern lobby with large windows, comfortable seating, and a stylish pendant light.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, including sofas and a round table, surrounded by trees and a building with balconies.

A modern interior with a refrigerated display and shelves stocked with snacks.

7. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

3.1 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Adam

￥16,915

￥19,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, a red umbrella, and a hot tub.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a door, and a window with curtains.

A rustic cabin with a red door marked '15', wooden exterior, and outdoor seating with red chairs.

A motel named 'Foot of the Mountain' with a signboard, outdoor seating, and snow-covered surroundings.

8. Foot of the Mountain Motel

Lower Arapahoe, 2.1 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Lona

￥18,402

￥19,383 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A spacious, modern interior with a seating area, a long white shelving unit displaying various products, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern interior with a marble reception desk, black spherical pendant lights, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A modern hotel with a geometric facade, multiple balconies, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

9. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Whittier, 1.7 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Whitney

￥19,962

￥22,954 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A spacious outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a bar with stools, and hanging wicker lamps.

A modern outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit, surrounded by a curved sofa with cushions.

A modern building with a glass facade, a wooden entrance, and outdoor seating.

10. Moxy Boulder University

University Hill, 0.5 km from CU Museum of Natural History

carlos

￥21,907

￥25,190 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern building with large glass windows, a rock climbing wall, and outdoor seating.

An outdoor patio area with a fire feature, seating, and planters with flowers.

A bar area with a bartender, yellow stools, and a wall of liquor bottles.

A room with four beds, a massage table, a window, and a mural of mountains.

11. Basecamp Boulder

Central Boulder, 1 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Carole

￥15,967

￥18,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A hotel room with a large window, a TV on a wooden stand, a bed with white linens, and a mirror reflecting the room.

A modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a dining table with chairs and a sofa in the living area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a pool table, and lounge chairs.

12. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

2.6 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Edwin

￥24,068

￥27,676 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window.

A reception area with a wooden counter, framed artwork on the wall, and a door.

A hotel with a stone facade, a blue awning, and a mountain backdrop.

A glass-enclosed shower with a white towel hanging on a metal bar, a wooden floor, and a small shelf with toiletries.

13. Boulder University Inn

University Hill, 0.9 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Mark

￥11,866

￥13,643 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A Marriott hotel with a parking lot and a mountain in the background.

An outdoor seating area with fire pits and lounge chairs, a building with multiple floors and large windows, and a flag on top.

A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a snowy mountain range and a cityscape at dusk. There are two wooden chairs and a small table in front of the window.

14. Boulder Marriott

Whittier, 1.6 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Celeste

￥30,770

￥36,087 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A checkered floor, a brown leather armchair, a dark blue sofa with an orange pillow, a wooden coffee table, and a lamp.

A row of sun loungers with umbrellas, arranged in a row on a green lawn.

A swimming pool area with umbrellas, lounge chairs, and a sign reading "SWIM CLUB".

A room with two green upholstered chairs, a small wooden table with a potted plant, and a checkered floor.

15. The Boulder Broker

1.9 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Sherry

￥28,670

￥32,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A wooden staircase with a chandelier, leading to a dining area with a high ceiling and wooden beams.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofa, and a patterned throw pillow.

A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, a patterned sofa, and a dining area with a chair and table.

A wooden entrance with a sign reading "Niwot Inn & Spa" and stone walls.

16. Niwot Inn & Spa

13.7 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Vicky

￥26,790

￥28,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A suite shop with shelves of snacks and drinks, a welcome sign, and a decorative wall with a 'Treats' sign.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a clock on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a changing room, and a door marked "EXIT".

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a red bench.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

16.2 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Susan

￥20,215

￥22,479 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A pool area with lounge chairs, a hot tub, and a covered seating area.

A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a large landscape painting.

A spacious indoor area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a high ceiling with geometric patterns.

A modern lobby with green upholstered seating, a fireplace, and a wall-mounted TV.

18. Omni Interlocken

15.8 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Melodie

￥30,225

￥38,379 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a long dining area with tables and chairs, a sofa, and a large TV screen.

A row of treadmills with digital screens, arranged in a gym with large windows and a carpeted floor.

A large bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A reception area with a marble counter, wooden paneling, and a tiled floor.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Broomfield/Interlocken

14.9 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Stefanie

￥25,135

￥27,584 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A lobby with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a small round table, and a reception desk.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a framed picture above it. There is a black leather chair with a yellow cushion to the right.

A multi-story hotel with a red roof, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A lobby with seating, a coffee station, a TV, and a stone wall.

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North

9.2 km from CU Museum of Natural History

David

￥22,130

￥25,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 7 - Nov 8

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Bradley Boulder Inn	9.8 Exceptional 367 reviews	View
Limelight Boulder	9.8 Exceptional 415 reviews	View
Hotel Boulderado	9.6 Exceptional 1,818 reviews	View
Colorado Chautauqua	9.6 Exceptional 593 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard	9.4 Exceptional 736 reviews	View

Top CU Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Basecamp Boulder

10/10 Excellent

"Great property, location and amenities. John and staff were very nice and helpful. Highly recommended!"

Hotel Boulderado

10/10 Excellent

"This is top tier service and thoughtfulness for the customer, starting with the best front desk welcome and departure service ever."

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

10/10 Excellent

"This was a clean hotel with a great pool and workout facility and a first-rate (hot) breakfast."

Limelight Boulder

10/10 Excellent

"This was a perfect spot for our family to explore Boulder and RMNP. It has so many great amenities: outdoor lounge with yard games, outdoor pool, great restaurant, and walkable distance to downtown. We will definitely stay here again!"

Boulder Marriott

8/10 Good

"The suite had plenty of room with the separate living area. The sofa bed mattress was not comfortable at all. The bathroom was large with double sinks but had the mirror placed in between the sinks which didn't make sense at all. Other than that we liked the room and it was great for the weekend. The restaurant food was really good also."

Bright & Tranquil Chautauqua 3 Bed 2 Bath Home Close to CU and Hiking Trails.

8/10 Good

"The open layout was great for our family and the beds were very comfortable. They also provided a pack and play and high chair for the baby. All standard supplies were well stocked and they even provided coffee, which we really appreciated. Loved the location…close to downtown. Our only issue was no hot water, so cold showers in the morning. The host response was delayed but the situation was resolved by the time we returned from our outing. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend this Vrbo."

Enjoy the Magic of Chautauqua Park & Walk to CU / 4-5 Bedroom Home

10/10 Excellent

"This rental was perfect. From the location within walking distance of Chautauqua Park and great restaurants to the beautiful private outdoor patio great for enjoying a relaxing cup of coffee in the morning and laughing with family in the evening, this house was ideal. The owners were very helpful when checking in and couldn’t have been more accommodating throughout our stay. We had a large group and were so comfortable in this beautiful home. It was clean, spacious, had several televisions, a pool table and much more. We look forward to returning to Boulder and would definitely hope to stay here again."

Bradley Boulder Inn

10/10 Excellent

"It is a unique In. Craftsman style with beautiful woods and stained glass and living room with stone fireplace. Enjoyed having breakfast included and a happy hour."

Charming Historic Home located on the Hill

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place in a great location. Host was very accommodating. Lots of extras in the kitchen and bathroom if you forget something. There is not a TV which is kind of surprising. I guess assumed all places have a TV. This is not a negative just something to plan for."

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Folsom Field

9.0/10 (461 reviews)

Catch an event at Folsom Field, and enjoy other activities in Boulder such as biking. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Fox Theater

8.2/10 (114 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Fox Theater during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Boulder History Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Boulder History Museum during your travels in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Media Archaeology Lab

You can learn about the history of Boulder with a trip to Media Archaeology Lab. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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CU Art Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at CU Art Museum in Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Boulder High School

7.2/10 (14 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Boulder High School, during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Colorado Shakespeare Festival

You can make plans for a show at Colorado Shakespeare Festival on your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Upstart Crow Theatre Company

You can make plans for a show at Upstart Crow Theatre Company during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around CU Museum of Natural History?

CU Museum of Natural History is located in an area of Boulder known for its magnificent mountain views, biking, and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 129 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near CU Museum of Natural History?

Adjacent to CU Museum of Natural History, Moxy Boulder University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and a bar. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Boulderado and Limelight Boulder.

How many hotels can I expect to find near CU Museum of Natural History?

Expedia has 129 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from CU Museum of Natural History.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near CU Museum of Natural History, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to CU Museum of Natural History.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near CU Museum of Natural History?

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What can I see and do near CU Museum of Natural History?

Study the collections at National Center for Atmospheric Research, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, or CU Heritage Center. Colorado Chautauqua, Downtown Boulder Historic District, and Arnett-Fullen House are some of the notable landmarks to see in the area. You can catch a show at Fox Theater, Boulder Theater, and Dairy Center for the Arts.

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Our top choices for CU Museum of Natural History hotels

1. Bradley Boulder Inn

2. Limelight Boulder

3. Hotel Boulderado

4. Colorado Chautauqua

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

7. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

8. Foot of the Mountain Motel

9. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

10. Moxy Boulder University

11. Basecamp Boulder

12. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

13. Boulder University Inn

14. Boulder Marriott

15. The Boulder Broker

16. Niwot Inn & Spa

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

18. Omni Interlocken

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Broomfield/Interlocken

20. Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North

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Top CU Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

Basecamp Boulder

Hotel Boulderado

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

Limelight Boulder

Boulder Marriott

Bright & Tranquil Chautauqua 3 Bed 2 Bath Home Close to CU and Hiking Trails.

Enjoy the Magic of Chautauqua Park & Walk to CU / 4-5 Bedroom Home

Bradley Boulder Inn

Charming Historic Home located on the Hill

Other attractions near CU Museum of Natural History

Folsom Field

Fox Theater

Boulder History Museum

Media Archaeology Lab

CU Art Museum

Boulder High School

Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Upstart Crow Theatre Company

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