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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 buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

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

1. Bradley Boulder Inn

Downtown Boulder, 1.5 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Taoxin

SAR 738

SAR 849 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a modern building with large windows and a staircase, and a clear sky.

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

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

Thomas

SAR 710

SAR 901 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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.

3. Colorado Chautauqua

1.2 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Simone

SAR 608

SAR 713 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

4. Hotel Boulderado

Whittier, 1.5 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Brett

SAR 542

SAR 623 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

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

A modern indoor pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables.

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

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

Britt

SAR 747

SAR 875 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

SAR 536

SAR 616 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden furniture, and a menu board.

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

SAR 436

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A modern hotel pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a wooden facade.

8. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

Whittier, 1.7 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Whitney

SAR 536

SAR 616 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A cozy cabin-style room with wooden walls and ceiling, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a telephone.

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.

9. Foot of the Mountain Motel

Lower Arapahoe, 2.1 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Lona

SAR 435

SAR 458 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

A modern building with a glass facade, outdoor steps, and greenery.

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

SAR 537

SAR 618 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire pit, and a large glass building in the background.

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.

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

11. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

2.6 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Edwin

SAR 571

SAR 656 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a seating area with chairs, a dining table, and a view of a green wall with plants.

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

12. Basecamp Boulder

Central Boulder, 1 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Carole

SAR 413

SAR 475 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 swimming pool with a clear view of the surrounding buildings, including a sign for Boulder University Inn.

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

13. Boulder University Inn

University Hill, 0.9 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Mark

SAR 537

SAR 618 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A room with a large window, a mirror, a TV, a desk with a computer, and a table with bottles and glasses.

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

SAR 822

SAR 965 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A bar counter with a menu board, a decorative vase with dried plants, and a display case with pastries.

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

15. The Boulder Broker

1.9 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Sherry

SAR 673

SAR 774 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a chair, a nightstand, a window, and a picture on the wall.

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

16. Niwot Inn & Spa

13.7 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Vicky

SAR 636

SAR 677 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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 pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the parking lot.

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

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North

9.2 km from CU Museum of Natural History

David

SAR 479

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A modern lounge area with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a dining area with red chairs.

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

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

16.2 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Susan

SAR 480

SAR 534 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple floors and windows.

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Broomfield/Interlocken

14.9 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Cathy

SAR 597

SAR 655 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

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.

20. Omni Interlocken

15.8 km from CU Museum of Natural History

Anntoinette

SAR 718

SAR 912 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Top CU Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

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."

Limelight Boulder

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay. Looking forward to the next."

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."

Arapahoe Loft - On Cloud #9

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay at Boulder Nest. It was so new, nice and clean and had everything we needed. Centrally located to all the must sees in Boulder. Highly recommend a stay here."

Stunning Home w/Hot Tub, Sauna, 5 Min to Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Honestly, may be best house I’ve stayed in on vacation."

Walk to Pearl St | Hot Tub | Garden | Prime Location

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely time at this home in Boulder. It was convenient to hiking and downtown attractions. The outside areas were inviting and the neighborhood was a fun place to walk. The house was well appointed and most of the rooms had air conditioning. The steam shower was nice surprise. Very comfortable and enjoyable."

Other attractions near CU Museum of Natural History

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. Colorado Chautauqua

4. Hotel Boulderado

5. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Canyon Boulevard

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Boulder

7. Courtyard by Marriott Boulder

8. Hilton Garden Inn Boulder

9. Foot of the Mountain Motel

10. Moxy Boulder University

11. Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street

12. Basecamp Boulder

13. Boulder University Inn

14. Boulder Marriott

15. The Boulder Broker

16. Niwot Inn & Spa

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Boulder-North

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Lafayette Medical Center, CO

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Boulder Broomfield/Interlocken

20. Omni Interlocken

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Top CU Museum of Natural History Hotel Reviews

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

Limelight Boulder

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

Bradley Boulder Inn

Charming Historic Home located on the Hill

Arapahoe Loft - On Cloud #9

Stunning Home w/Hot Tub, Sauna, 5 Min to Downtown

Walk to Pearl St | Hot Tub | Garden | Prime Location

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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