Auraria
Denver
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 fascinating museums.
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
This theme park in downtown Denver has been a family-friendly playground for over a century.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Things to do
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
From Denver: Red Rocks, Evergreen, and Echo Lake Tour
Top hotels in Auraria
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve stayed at the Holiday Inn Denver Downtown before and it’s always a great experience The hotel is consistently clean and well maintained I really like that they use Dove products in the rooms The staff is friendly and customer service is always good I would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Very good hotel
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Great stay amazing staff from the Valet to hotel stafff love the people wonderful place
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Everyone was awesome Dinner food was good Breakfast was not good Room Spacious & clean
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport
The hotel was very clean and the rooms were spacious. The staff was very pleasant. Overall a great stay
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Service, breakfast and location was great only parking is expensive.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 Museo de las Americas 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.
Sun Valley
Well liked for its live music and theatres, Sun Valley is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Empower Field at Mile High and South Platte River, and jump on the metro at Decatur Federal Station to get around the city.
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.
