Cheap Hotels in Boise

The city of Boise is Idaho’s capital, and also the most populated city in the state. Located in the southwestern corner of Idaho, it is not only a major metropolitan draw for much of that state but also for parts of eastern Oregon – for which it is one of the largest metro areas nearby. Though much of Idaho is quite rural, and a large part of the state’s income comes from agricultural production (yes, potatoes), in recent years some high tech companies have located their headquarters in Boise – and that, coupled with the city’s university, means that there are more cheap hotels in Boise now than there may have been 10 or more years ago.

One of the main reasons to visit Boise is to get outside and enjoy the region’s natural beauty and resources, and there is plenty to do year-round. When you visit will depend on what you are in the mood for, but there are peak seasons in both summer and winter when the prices on hotel rooms will go up – even at the cheap hotels in Boise. Still, no matter the season, you should be able to find a room on even a smaller travel budget – provided you book far enough in advance.

In the winter, one of the most popular pastimes is heading to the nearby Bogus Basin Ski Resort, a mere 40 minutes from downtown Boise. Summer time brins not only great hiking, mountain biking, inner-tubing, and fishing, but also the well-known Idaho Shakespeare Festival. So you can enjoy the great outdoors all day long in the countryside surrounding Boise, then return to any one of the cheap hotels in Boise to freshen up and head back out on the town to get cultured by taking in a play!

A few of the cheap hotels in Boise worth looking into are Super 8 Boise (on north side of Boise, near downtown & university, 5 minutes to airport, 107 rooms, free continental breakfast, free high speed internet, airport shuttle available, swimming pool), Shilo Inn Boise Riverside (on the Boise River, downtown, 111 rooms, some rooms with river view, children 12 and under stay free, swimming pool, fitness center, free high speed internet), Hyatt Place Boise Towne Square (10 minutes from downtown, walking distance to Boise Towne Square mall, free WiFi, free continental breakfast, fitness center, on-site cafe), DoubleTree Club Boise (near Boise River, free airport and local shuttle, free WIFi, fitness center, heated outdoor pool, free parking), and The Modern Hotel (downtown, 41 rooms, 5 suites, boutique hotel, free parking, free continental breakfast, WiFi & internet access).