LoDo & Jefferson Park, Denver
Where to Stay for a Nuggets or Avalanche Game at Ball Arena
Nuggets game. Avalanche game. Concert night. The best places to stay so you can walk in and walk back — no Uber surge, no parking headache.
Where to Stay
LoDo (10–15 min walk)
LoDo has the best concentration of hotels near Ball Arena and the best pre- and post-game scene. Union Station is your hub — the arena is a 10–15 minute walk west along Wewatta Street.
Jefferson Park (closest, ~8 min walk)
Jefferson Park sits directly west of Ball Arena — slightly closer than LoDo, with some of the best skyline views in the city from the neighborhood bars. Fewer hotel options but worth checking for better prices.
“Ball Arena is one of the better venues in the NBA. The Nuggets in the playoffs are legitimately worth flying in for. Stay in LoDo — better food and bars — and walk back after the game along Wewatta. Easy night.”
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How Walkable Is It, Really?
Ball Arena sits on the western edge of downtown, so “walking distance” depends a lot on which side you're coming from. Here's the honest breakdown for walking back after a Nuggets or Avs game.
Easy walk (under 12 min)
Western LoDo along Wewatta and Chestnut, plus the Jefferson Park edge directly across from the arena. This is the sweet spot — flat and quick.
Doable (12–20 min)
The rest of LoDo, Union Station, and central downtown along the 16th Street corridor. An easy walk on a nice night, a bit of a haul in winter.
Just take an Uber
RiNo, the Highlands across the river, Cherry Creek, and Capitol Hill. The map looks close, but the walk crosses I-25, the river, or Speer. Not after a night game.
Best Hotels Near Ball Arena for Every Trip
Best for a game night
Western LoDo
Stay on the arena side of LoDo and you get the shortest walk plus the best pre- and post-game food and bars. Walk in along Wewatta, walk back when you're ready.
Browse hotels →Best on a budget
Jefferson Park side
The residential Jefferson Park side is close to the arena but often cheaper than prime LoDo. Pair it with a midweek or non-event night and you'll pay a fraction of playoff-weekend rates.
Browse hotels →Best splurge
The Crawford at Union Station
If you want the trip to feel like an occasion, the historic Union Station hotel is a 15-minute walk to the arena and the nicest lobby downtown. Make a night of it.
See the hotel →Parking Near Ball Arena
Ball Arena has some of the largest attached parking in the city — the lettered lots wrap around the venue — plus surface lots along Auraria Parkway and the western downtown edge. The problem isn't finding a space; it's the price on event nights and the crawl to get out afterward onto I-25 and Speer.
If you're driving in, reserve a lot ahead on SpotHero to lock a rate. Check whether your hotel's parking is in-house or a nearby garage — a reserved lot near the arena can beat a downtown hotel's overnight valet fee.
The move: don't park at all
The post-game exit from Ball Arena is the single best reason to stay within walking distance. Skip the lot, walk back to LoDo along Wewatta, and you're at a bar while everyone else is still idling in the garage ramp.
Hotel Map — Ball Arena Area
Explore LoDo Around Ball Arena
How far is each hotel from Ball Arena, on foot?
41hotels, routed along real sidewalks and crossings rather than measured as the crow flies. The difference matters here: straight-line distance runs 23–82% short in this part of Denver, because the rail corridor and Speer force detours you cannot see on a map pin.
Walk it
Under 0.75 miles on foot, about fifteen minutes at a normal pace. Walk it and don't think about parking.
| Hotel | Walk | Distance | Rating | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown downtown denver hotel with stellar service | 7 min | 0.36 mi | ★ 4.5 | Check rates → |
Limelight Denver luxury downtown stay near union station | 12 min | 0.58 mi | ★ 4.6 | Check rates → |
Hotel Teatro historic charm meets modern comfort downtown | 13 min | 0.64 mi | ★ 4.4 | Check rates → |
The Crawford Hotel historic luxury steps from union station | 13 min | 0.67 mi | ★ 4.5 | Check rates → |
Four Seasons Hotel Denver luxury service with genuine mountain hospitality | 13 min | 0.67 mi | ★ 4.6 | Check rates → |
Thompson Denver, by Hyatt rooftop bar overlooking the downtown skyline | 14 min | 0.68 mi | ★ 4.3 | Check rates → |
A real walk, not a stroll
0.75 to 1.5 miles — fifteen to thirty minutes each way. Fine before a game on a decent evening. Less fun at eleven at night in February, in the wrong shoes, after a few beers. Showing the 12 closest; 18 more fall in this band and get further out from here.
| Hotel | Walk | Distance | Rating | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel funky 90s-themed hotel with stellar service | 15 min | 0.76 mi | ★ 4.1 | Check rates → |
Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown-Union Station by IHG stylish downtown location near union station | 15 min | 0.77 mi | ★ 4.3 | Check rates → |
The Westin Denver Downtown ridiculously comfortable beds, downtown denver location | 16 min | 0.82 mi | ★ 4.2 | Check rates → |
The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block excellent staff, great location, free churros | 17 min | 0.84 mi | ★ 4.5 | Check rates → |
Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown historic charm with downtown denver walkability | 18 min | 0.90 mi | ★ 4.2 | Check rates → |
Kasa Union Station Denver apartment living with hotel convenience downtown | 18 min | 0.90 mi | ★ 4.7 | Check rates → |
Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center chef-prepared omelets and complimentary happy hour | 19 min | 0.93 mi | ★ 4.2 | Check rates → |
Aloft by Marriott Denver Downtown downtown denver hotel with standout service | 19 min | 0.94 mi | ★ 4.2 | Check rates → |
Home2 by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center walkable downtown location with mountain views | 19 min | 0.94 mi | ★ 3.7 | Check rates → |
Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station prime downtown location, steps from everything | 19 min | 0.94 mi | ★ 4.2 | Check rates → |
The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square luxury downtown denver near coors field | 19 min | 0.95 mi | ★ 4.5 | Check rates → |
Tru by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center downtown location, included breakfast, city views | 20 min | 0.98 mi | ★ 3.7 | Check rates → |
Grab a scooter or a bike
1.5 to 2 miles. That's a long walk and a very short ride. Lime and Bird scooters are thick on the ground across downtown and LoDo, and the B-cycle docks cover most of this ground too — five minutes and a couple of dollars instead of half an hour on foot.
| Hotel | Walk | Distance | Rating | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kasa RiNo Denver apartment living with hotel-style convenience | 33 min | 1.65 mi | ★ 4.6 | Check rates → |
Warwick Denver historic charm with modern comfort and service | 34 min | 1.68 mi | ★ 3.9 | Check rates → |
The Curtis Park Club cozy vintage rooms near denver breweries | 34 min | 1.70 mi | ★ 4.0 | Check rates → |
Uber or Lyft
Over 2 miles. Just get a car. Light rail only helps if your hotel is near a station too, and Denver's system is good along a few corridors and no use off them — so check your specific hotel rather than assuming downtown means connected. Ball Arena does have its own station on the E and W lines, so the train works if your hotel sits near a stop on those lines too. Most downtown hotels don't, which is why a rideshare is usually the simpler answer.
| Hotel | Walk | Distance | Rating | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Source Hotel rooftop pool with mountain views and excellent on-site dining | 45 min | 2.23 mi | ★ 4.3 | Check rates → |
AC Hotel Denver RiNo brand new luxury hotel, competitive rino prices | 51 min | 2.57 mi | ★ 3.6 | Check rates → |
How these numbers were produced
Street-network walking distances from each hotel to the Ball Arenaentrance, routed over OpenStreetMap pedestrian data with OSRM's foot profile, run on August 29, 2026. Times are derived from distance at a steady 3mph, so you can adjust for your own pace rather than trusting a routing engine's hidden default.
These are routed, not walked— nobody has stood there with a stopwatch. They follow real sidewalks and crossings, which is why they run so much longer than the straight-line figures other guides publish, but they cannot know about a closed sidewalk or a queue at a crossing on the night.
Distance data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Routing by OSRM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hotels are closest to Ball Arena in Denver?
Ball Arena sits between LoDo and Jefferson Park. The closest hotels are on the western edge of LoDo — several are within a 10-minute walk. Jefferson Park also has options slightly closer to the arena than the main LoDo cluster.
Is Ball Arena walkable from downtown Denver hotels?
Yes, most downtown hotels are within a 15–20 minute walk. LoDo is the closest neighborhood — the arena sits on the western edge of downtown, roughly a 10–15 minute walk from Union Station.
What's the difference between LoDo vs Jefferson Park for Ball Arena?
LoDo gives you more hotel options, better restaurants, and a livelier pre-game atmosphere. Jefferson Park is slightly closer to the arena and more residential — fewer options but sometimes better prices. Both work.
Is there parking at Ball Arena?
Yes, Ball Arena has attached parking and nearby lots. But prices spike on event nights and traffic is brutal after the game. If you can stay within walking distance, do it.
What's near Ball Arena after a game?
LoDo has the best post-game bar and restaurant scene. The Highlands neighborhood across the South Platte has excellent restaurants and is a short Uber or longer walk from the arena.
Where do you park at Ball Arena for an event?
Ball Arena has large attached lots (the lettered lots around the arena) plus surface lots nearby, but event-night rates surge and the post-game exit onto I-25 and Speer is genuinely slow. If you're driving, reserve a lot ahead on SpotHero. Better yet, stay in walking-distance LoDo and skip the traffic entirely.
Are there cheap hotels near Ball Arena?
The best value is usually a block or two out from the closest LoDo hotels, or across into the Jefferson Park side. Event nights — especially Nuggets or Avs playoff games — spike prices citywide, so midweek stays and non-event nights are dramatically cheaper. Book early when a big game or concert is on the calendar.
Are there Marriott or Hilton hotels near Ball Arena?
Yes — downtown Denver and LoDo have several Marriott-family and Hilton-family hotels within a 10–20 minute walk of the arena, so brand-loyalty travelers have plenty of options. Use the map below to see which flags sit closest, then check live rates.