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Cheap but decent hotels in Denver area, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 8 of the 14 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. The Denver area selection spans Downtown & LoDo, Convention Center & Theatre District, RiNo & Five Points, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, Colorado Boulevard & Glendale. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Colorado Boulevard and Glendale: a practical car-based stay, not a walkable Denver sightseeing base. Downtown and LoDo: the easiest first-visit base, provided you choose your street carefully. Convention Center and Theatre District: choose it for conventions and performances, not neighborhood atmosphere. Capitol Hill: best for museums, historic streets and Denver's established LGBTQ+ scene.

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Cheap but decent hotels in Denver area, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026

Cheap but decent means our research calls it a good cheaper base, or its typical rate sits well under the city’s: clean, well run and well placed, with the compromises named on each line. The Denver area selection spans Downtown & LoDo, Convention Center & Theatre District, RiNo & Five Points, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, Colorado Boulevard & Glendale. Check each hotel’s neighborhood to choose your base.

Compound search: cheap but decent hotels, a good cheaper base by our research or well under the city’s typical rate, located in Denver area (Downtown & LoDo, Convention Center & Theatre District, RiNo & Five Points, Capitol Hill, Cherry Creek, Colorado Boulevard & Glendale); check-in 2026-11-06, check-out 2026-11-08, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults; no budget cap. Neighborhoods on this page: Colorado Boulevard & Glendale; Downtown & LoDo; Convention Center & Theatre District; Capitol Hill. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-11-06 to 2026-11-08; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (8 of 14 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Colorado Boulevard & Glendale: A practical car-based stay, not a walkable Denver sightseeing base. Typical $159 a night. Subway: Buses 3 and 83 serve Alameda and 40 serves Colorado Boulevard.
  • Downtown & LoDo: The easiest first-visit base, provided you choose your street carefully. Typical $258 a night. Subway: Walk around LoDo.
  • Convention Center & Theatre District: Choose it for conventions and performances, not neighborhood atmosphere. Typical $236 a night. Subway: Walk to venues.
  • Capitol Hill: Best for museums, historic streets and Denver's established LGBTQ+ scene. Typical $137 a night. Subway: Walk to the Capitol and nearby museums.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek — 4-star, DoubleTree by Hilton

2. Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek — 3-star, Courtyard by Marriott

3. 11th Avenue Hostel — 2-star, independent

4. Extended Stay America Select Suites Denver Cherry Creek — 2-star, independent

5. Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek — 3-star, Hyatt

6. Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo — 4-star, Choice Hotels

More hotels in the area (8)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026
  1. DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek, Colorado Boulevard & Glendale
    #1 of 6 · Colorado Boulevard & Glendale

    DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek

    4-star · DoubleTree by Hilton

    $96a night · Nov 6 to 8

    A cheaper full-service base with helpful staff, comfortable beds and two restaurants. You accept tired bathrooms and furnishings, paid parking and seasonal swimming.

    $19/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $207 vs $245 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 6 to 8, two adults: $192 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek, Colorado Boulevard & Glendale
    #2 of 6 · Colorado Boulevard & Glendale

    Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek

    3-star · Courtyard by Marriott

    $99a night · Nov 6 to 8

    Comfortable basics and friendly staff for short, car-based University of Denver visits. You accept guestroom renovation through November 30, 2026; confirm pool and gym access.

    $14/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $199 vs $226 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 6 to 8, two adults: $199 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. 11th Avenue Hostel, Capitol Hill
    #3 of 6 · Capitol Hill

    11th Avenue Hostel

    2-star · Independent

    $105a night · Nov 6 to 8

    A cheaper museum base with standout cleanliness, helpful staff and sociable communal facilities. You accept street and building noise; many private rooms share bathrooms.

    Nov 6 to 8, two adults: $209 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Extended Stay America Select Suites Denver Cherry Creek, Colorado Boulevard & Glendale
    #4 of 6 · Colorado Boulevard & Glendale

    Extended Stay America Select Suites Denver Cherry Creek

    2-star · Independent

    $121a night · Nov 6 to 8

    Low-cost self-catering studios with full-size refrigerators and free parking for longer, car-based stays. You accept recurring cleanliness, odor and maintenance complaints; limited reception hours.

    Nov 6 to 8, two adults: $243 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, free cancellation. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek, Colorado Boulevard & Glendale
    #5 of 6 · Colorado Boulevard & Glendale

    Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek

    3-star · Hyatt

    $123a night · Nov 6 to 8

    Generous rooms with sofa seating and included breakfast for drivers wanting straightforward value. You accept paid parking, no pool and some aging air-conditioning.

    $32/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $246 vs $311 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 6 to 8, two adults: $246 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo, RiNo & Five Points
    #6 of 6 · RiNo & Five Points

    Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo

    4-star · Choice Hotels

    $161a night · Nov 6 to 8

    Clean, modern RiNo rooms and comfortable beds at one of the cheaper rates here. You accept recurring fan and HVAC noise; some rooms lack storage.

    $55/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $603 vs $712 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Nov 6 to 8, two adults: $322 all in for 2 nights, taxes and fees included, non-refundable. Seen Oct 23, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

8 of 14 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG · Convention Center · 3-star$102/night less than Expedia (50%)

    Axel $207 vs $410 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

  2. 2. Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$61/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $365 vs $488 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

  3. 3. Hyatt Place Denver/Cherry Creek · Colorado Boulevard · 3-star$32/night less than Expedia (21%)

    Axel $246 vs $311 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

  4. 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Cherry Creek · Colorado Boulevard · 4-star$19/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Axel $207 vs $245 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

  5. 5. Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo · RiNo · 4-star$55/night less than Expedia (15%)

    Axel $603 vs $712 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 7 of 8 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

  6. 6. Warwick Denver · Convention Center · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $413 vs $467 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

  7. 7. Courtyard by Marriott Denver Cherry Creek · Colorado Boulevard · 3-star$14/night less than Expedia (12%)

    Axel $199 vs $226 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 3 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

  8. 8. Sonesta Denver Downtown · Convention Center · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (3%)

    Axel $486 vs $501 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 26, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Nov 6 to 8

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

8 more
  1. 1. Days Inn by Wyndham Denver Downtown · Capitol Hill · 2-star$181Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
  2. 2. Warwick Denver · Convention Center · 4-star$27/night less than Expedia (12%)$206Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
  3. 3. Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG · Convention Center · 3-star$102/night less than Expedia (50%)$206Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
  4. 4. Moxy Denver Cherry Creek · Cherry Creek · 3-star$240Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
  5. 5. Renaissance Denver Downtown City Center Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$306Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
  6. 6. Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel · Downtown · 4-star$61/night less than Expedia (25%)$337Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
  7. 7. Hotel Teatro · Downtown · 4-star$360Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
  8. 8. Sonesta Denver Downtown · Convention Center · 4-star$7/night less than Expedia (3%)$956Rooms for Nov 6 to 8
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