In downtown Steamboat, you will immediately notice the strong sense of family and community when you stay in the epicenter of brilliant dining, shopping, and nightlife in this modern western town center.
Located just minutes from the mountain, downtown Steamboat offers all the fun of being in the city along with some breathtaking mountain views.
Think you might rather stay on the mountain instead? Check out some of our Steamboat Ski Resort lodging options or browse all Steamboat Springs lodging.
why stay in downtown steamboat?
Located just three miles away from the resort base, our guests can use the free shuttle service or Steamboats free public transportation system to get to the Champagne Powder stashes. Most of our downtown units provide private ski lockers at the resort base to help with gear storage in the winter.
Straight from downtown Steamboat, you can fly fish, raft, tube the Yampa, paddle board, mountain bike, hike, ride the Alpine Slide, go hot air ballooning, run the core trail, visit the Old Town Hot Springs and much more! See our activities page and check out some deals we have with local outfitters and businesses. Check out a full list of fun things to do in our Steamboat Activity Guide.
Non-skiing activities in the winter include cross country skiing, tubing, fly fishing, hot air ballooning, snowshoeing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, movie theater, bowling, being part of a live puzzle and much more. Check out a full list of things to do in our Steamboat Activity Guide.
In the heart of downtown enjoy weekly farmers markets, river festivals, parades, free concerts, art walks, art festivals, and fireworks. Our Steamboat Events Calendar will keep you up to date with what's happening in Steamboat during your vacation.
From a grocery store to breakfast and lunch to fine dining, it’s all centrally located downtown Steamboat. Shops, stores, and outfitters line the streets. Take a break at one of the breweries or drink establishments along Yampa Street and feel right at home in downtown Steamboat. Ready to wet your whistle or fill your belly? Here's a guide to our favorite places to eat and drink in Steamboat.
Steamboat Springs offers a great free public transportation system that can get you most anywhere in the city limits in a timely and friendly manner on the eco-friendly buses. See the full bus schedule here.