StayAreasIs Airport a good place to stay in Denver?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a short stopover. Rooms are cheap with free shuttles, but downtown is 40 minutes away and there's nothing to walk to.
Stay here if
- Early flights and connections
- Budget travellers
- Road-trippers heading to the mountains
Look elsewhere if
- You want to explore Denver
- You want restaurants and bars nearby
- You're staying more than a night
Hotels in Airport
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Staying in Airport
The airport area is a sensible base for an early flight or a night between connections. Denver's airport is a long way from the city, so staying nearby saves a 40 minute trip at dawn. Most hotels sit along Tower Road with free shuttles, and the Westin is right at the terminal.
The area is built around travel. Tower Road is lined with modern chain hotels, free parking and fast-food restaurants, and the open plains stretch out in every direction. The airport's white tent roof, inspired by the Rocky Mountains, is a landmark in itself.
The downside is that there's nothing to do. There are no sights, few good restaurants and no neighbourhood to explore, and downtown is about 40 minutes away. Winter storms can also make the drive slow.
What makes the airport area worth considering is value and ease. Rooms often cost less than half of LoDo prices, shuttles take the stress out of an early flight, and the A Line train makes a day in the city easy. For one night before a flight, it's the practical choice.
Getting around
- Union Station61
- Confluence Park67
- 16th Street68
- Coors Field68
- Denver Central Market68
- Larimer Square69
- Denver International Airport (DEN)15
Airport questions
Is Airport a good area to stay in Denver?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a short stopover. Rooms are cheap with free shuttles, but downtown is 40 minutes away and there's nothing to walk to. It suits early flights and connections, budget travellers and road-trippers heading to the mountains.
How much does a hotel in Airport cost?
A typical double is around $95 a night at a budget hotel, $125 mid-range and $590 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Airport?
About 15 minutes door to door: free hotel shuttles run to the terminal.
How far is Airport from the main sights?
Door to door from Airport: Union Station 61 minutes, Confluence Park 67 minutes, 16th Street 68 minutes and Coors Field 68 minutes.