Golden, CO

Travel Guide

Golden
Golden showing snow, landscape views and mountains
Golden showing railway items and heritage elements
Golden showing landscape views and a city
Golden showing signage and railway items

Where to stay in Golden

Great Mexican food. A step above the other burrito joints. Try the smothered Burrito.

Denver West

4/5(360 area reviews)

Mountain views, shopping, and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Denver West. Make a stop by Colorado Mills Mall or Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Denver West
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Applewood West

3.5/5(49 area reviews)

Bordered by South Table Mountain, this community offers a scenic location just 10 miles west of downtown Denver. Enjoy the natural beauty and easy access to nearby Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, and West Pleasant View.

Applewood West
Golden

Downtown Golden

While visiting Downtown Golden, you might make a stop by sights like Clear Creek and Golden History Center.

Downtown Golden
Great hike. Spikes and walking poles were very handy today on the snow packed trail.

Golden Gate Canyon

If you're spending some time in Golden Gate Canyon, Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Clear Creek are top sights worth seeing.

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East Old Golden Rd

While East Old Golden Rd might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colorado Mills Mall and Fossil Trace Golf Club.

East Old Golden Rd
Panoramic taken of a glacier. Only took an hour to hike up to. Was surprisingly pleasant, sun was out, was unbelievably beautiful due to the brilliant sunshine against vast swaths of white.
#WinterWonders

Genesee

While there might not be top attractions in Genesee, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Genesee Park and Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Genesee
Best Western Plus Denver West/Golden
Best Western Plus Denver West/Golden
3 out of 5
15059 West Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO
The price is AED 426 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 426
AED 446 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Golden. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,444 reviews)
"I can't say enough good things about our stay at the Best Western Golden. From the moment we arrived, the front desk staff made us feel incredibly welcome—some of the friendliest and most helpful people we’ve encountered at any hotel. There was a gentleman working the front desk who was visiting ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2025

Best Western Plus Denver West/Golden
Origin Red Rocks, a Wyndham Hotel
Origin Red Rocks, a Wyndham Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18485 W Colfax Ave, Golden, CO
The price is AED 774 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
AED 774
AED 878 total
2 Jun - 3 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Golden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,242 reviews)
"Great for Red Ricks concerts"

Reviewed on 16 May 2025

Origin Red Rocks, a Wyndham Hotel
Baymont by Wyndham Golden/Red Rocks
Baymont by Wyndham Golden/Red Rocks
2.5 out of 5
11909 W 6th Ave, Golden, CO
The price is AED 281 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
AED 281
AED 310 total
1 Jun - 2 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Golden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Red Rocks ...
5.8/10 (1,181 reviews)
"Everyone was very nice , concern with all homeless in area. Breakfast ran out of items to share, limiting what you could have"

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Golden/Red Rocks
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Dog-friendly Lewis & Clark Cabin on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden
Dog-friendly Lewis & Clark Cabin on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden
Golden
Stay at this cabin in Golden. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Eldorado Canyon State Park and Walker Ranch Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Honest and reluable
"Had an emergency and problem was resolved quickly"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Dog-friendly Lewis & Clark Cabin on Coal Creek - Boulder/Golden
Retro Retreat-Creekside in Downtown Golden
Retro Retreat-Creekside in Downtown Golden
Golden
Stay at this vacation home in Golden. Enjoy a garden, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum and Coors Brewery ...
9/10 Wonderful! (27 reviews)
"The Retro Retreat was a great location for us to visit my son at the Colorado School of Mines. It had everything we needed and was close to downtown and the Clear Creek trail."

Reviewed on 12 May 2025

Retro Retreat-Creekside in Downtown Golden
The Golden Bungalow-2 Bedroom
The Golden Bungalow-2 Bedroom
Golden
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Golden. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Golden History Center and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
Nice space, great location
"Enjoyed our stay. Very convenient location for all of our activities. Owners were great in answering questions and making contact.Great amount of space for the 5 of us."

Reviewed on 13 April 2025

The Golden Bungalow-2 Bedroom
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Golden

4.4
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
450
5 - Excellent 49%
4 - Good
368
4 - Good 40%
3 - Okay
77
3 - Okay 8%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

never again

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

AWESOME town!!!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful views

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Only passed through this trip but love the city and area surrounding so much to do

4/5 - Good

SR

Golden was nice area. Mountain views are amazing. Just driving into Rocky Mountain national park etc.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The brrakfast lady was awesome at the hotel. I would go back just to visit with her again. Also had great housekeeping staff.