Our Guest Housing rates are now live, and we are accepting inquiry requests for upcoming stays. Groups and individuals are encouraged to submit an inquiry to begin the reservation process. Once we receive your request, our team will follow up with availability, pricing details, and next steps to confirm your stay.
If you submit a conference inquiry before rates are published, our team will follow up with updated rates as soon as they are available. At that time, you will have the opportunity to adjust your inquiry (dates, locations, etc.) to best meet your financial needs.
Proposed Rates for 2026
*Morrison and Driscoll Halls have a limited number of single rooms. Each guest will be booked at a double room rate, regardless of room type.
**Keiser, Taylor, Honors, and Sawtooth Halls have a limited number of double rooms. Each guest will be booked at a single room rate, regardless of room type.
Administrative Fee
A one-time, non-refundable per-person administrative fee of $10.00 is charged at the completion of your stay.
Deposit
All bookings will be required to pay 50% of the total cost as a deposit to confirm the official booking. The lodging is not confirmed and reserved until this payment has been completed. This amount is due at the time of booking and is subject to cancellation fees.
To qualify for the University rate:
- Groups must be sponsored by a Boise State University entity (faculty, staff, student, club, department) AND
- All charges must go through the Internal Departmental Transfer of Funds process and be paid for by the sponsoring group’s Departmental ID.
To qualify for the Non-Profit rate:
- The group is a 501(c)3 non-profit.
- 501(c)3 certificate must be returned prior to creating your guest housing agreement.
(Please note: Being a 501(c)3 group does not necessarily exempt the group from Idaho state and local taxes; out-of-state non-profits may still be subject to taxes and fees).
OR
- Be a State of Idaho agency or entity.
Important Tax Information
- All rates are subject to state and local taxes, currently at 13% (sales tax 6% + travel & convention tax 2% + Auditorium District tax 5%).
- To be exempt from state and local taxes, an Idaho State Sales Tax Exempt Certificate (ST-101) must be returned prior to creating your guest housing agreement.
- For some groups, stays longer than 31 days are exempt from state & local taxes.
- All posted rates and/or fees are subject to change until contractually agreed upon.
Special Rates
Large Groups
- To qualify, the group must have a minimum of 400 confirmed participants
- See the contract for cancellation fee guidelines
Intern & Individual Guest Housing (31+ days)
- The 13% tax does not apply to long-term housing.
Parking
Rates
If you are interested in reserving parking for your summer guest housing stay, please contact Boise State Parking and Transportation Services directly.
Parking reservations and payments are now managed through their office. For current rates, policies, and to request parking, please visit:
👉 Boise State Event Parking
Guest Housing no longer coordinates parking reservations on behalf of groups or individuals. All parking arrangements must be made in advance through the Parking and Transportation Services website.
Additional Services & Fees
Laundry Facilities
Each residential facility has a dedicated laundry room within the building with high efficiency and high capacity washers and dryers for complimentary laundering. The Lincoln Townhomes, University Square, & University Suites have a washer/dryer in each unit for complimentary laundering. Please note that laundry soap, fabric softener, and dryer sheets are not available in the laundry facilities.
Household Rental Items
The prices shown are for our current rental items.
Incidental Charges
Parking and Guest Housing Guidelines
Parking
If you’re bringing a car, bus, or ADA vehicle to campus, please request your overnight parking permit directly through Boise State Parking and Transportation Services prior to your arrival. Parking permits are no longer coordinated through Guest Housing. For details and to submit a request, visit Boise State Event Parking.