VISIT BOISE STATE

Staying in downtown Boise is a a convenient 5 minute drive from our beautiful campus.  Make sure you ask for the “Boise State Rate” at any of these options or use the discount links below.

• The Inn at 500 | Boise’s Premier Four Diamond Hotel | Call (208) 227-0500 | The BSU friends and family link is Inn at 500 Boise / BSU Family Discount

• Courtyard by Marriott Boise Downtown | Call (208) 331-2700 | Online Reservations for Courtyard by Marriott use U4B code for booking directly on Marriott.com

• The Grove Hotel | Call (208) 333-8000 | Boise State University – The Grove Hotel

• Hotel 43 | Call (800) 243-4622 | Boise State University – Hotel 43

• Red Lion Downtowner | Call (208) 344-7691 | Red Lion Boise Downtowner, code BSU

• Residence Inn Marriott | Call (208) 424-9999 | Boise State Residence Inn by Marriott

Everything in Boise is so close that you may not even need a rental car. Walk the short 10 minutes from campus to the heart of downtown or rent a bike at our Cycle Learning Center for the day. Located in the Lincoln Parking Garage, the CLC is focused on developing healthy and sustainable lifestyles. Ride-sharing and electric scooters are also in abundance around the city.

Boise prides itself on our local farm-to-table eating and fun dishes around the Treasure Valley. We suggest you check out these areas of Boise to find a restaurant that suits your cravings. Make sure to ask locals when you are out-and-about what their favorite stop.

• 8th Street in Downtown Boise | Located in the center of Downtown, you can’t go wrong with any restaurants here! 
• BoDo | BoDo (Boise Downtown) is a specific area located on 9th and Broad Street that offers outdoor dining, live music, and a fantastic ice cream spot.
• Hyde Park | In Boise’s Historic North End is Hyde Park – a place that feels like stepping back in time. Make sure to check out Hyde Park for more ice cream spots (what can I say, Boiseans have a sweet tooth!), fun patio spaces, and great local shopping.

Living in a Capital City means that our Downtown is always lively with lots of things to do. We recommend checking out Freak Alley (a local art space with great photo-ops), the Idaho State Capitol Building, concert venues, and great dining options (see our Eat Local tab for ideas).

• Float the Boise River in the summer. If you need a break from the Boise heat, hop in the Boise River that runs through campus for a scenic 6-mile float (takes about 1.5 hours). Rentals and shuttles are available at Barber Park. 
• Visit Bogus Basin – our local nonprofit ski resort located just 40 minutes away from campus in the Boise National Forest. From night-skiing to tubing to a mountain coaster, Bogus has it all!
• Browse the Capital City Farmers Market located in Downtown Boise for local vendors, fresh produce, and live music.
• Check out the Old Idaho Penitentiary for a historical tour.

As a Division I Mountain West school, we love supporting our Bronco Athletics! 

Make sure you check out our Athletics Calendar to see what events you can attend while on your trip. If you are lucky enough to be in Boise for a Football Gameday, make sure to check out our Insider’s Guide to all things Boise State Football!