Colorado · United States
Where to stay in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is a city in Colorado, United States, home to about 479,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June and September
- Nearest airport
- COS10 km · City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is a home rule city that is the county seat of and the most populous city in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The city had a population of 478,961 at the 2020 census, a 15.02% increase since 2010.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Colorado Springs
See
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- Rock Ledge Ranch
- Cave of the Winds
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Seven Falls
- Helen Hunt Falls
- United States Olympic Training Center
- United States Air Force Academy
- Air Force Falcons
- Colorado College Tigers
- May Natural History Museum
Do
- Sky Zone Colorado Springs
- Academy Riding Stables
- Mark Reyner Stables Inc
- Challenge Unlimited-Pikes Peak by Bike
- The Colorado Climbing Company
- World Arena Ice Hall
- IVP at the Beach House Volleyball
- ACBL Unit 360 Bridge Center
- Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts
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Where to stay
Hotels in Colorado Springs
15 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff House | 1874 | 10.9 km |
| The Broadmoor | 1918 | 9.5 km |
| Alamo Hotel | 1886 | 4.5 km |
| Antlers Hotel | 1883 | 4.4 km |
| Plaza Hotel | 3.3 km | |
| Ponderosa Lodge | 17.5 km | |
| Colorado Springs Marriott | 6.5 km | |
| Garden of the Gods Club & Resort | 6.9 km | |
| Holden House 1902 Bed & Breakfast Inn | 1986 | 5.2 km |
| Old Town GuestHouse B&B | 6.5 km | |
| SCP Hotel Colorado Springs | 7.4 km | |
| The Academy Hotel Colorado Springs | 9.6 km | |
| The Lodge at Flying Horse | 17.1 km | |
| The Mining Exchange, A Wyndham Grand Hotel & Spa | 4.2 km | |
| The St. Mary's Inn, Bed and Breakfast | 3.5 km |
All 15 hotels in Colorado Springs, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Colorado Springs
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Colorado Springs are May, June and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; August is the wettest, with about 82 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Colorado Springs: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB, 69 km) and Denver International Airport (DEN, 111 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Colorado Springs lies along the foothills east of the Rocky Mountains. It runs north-south along I-25, with the Air Force Academy to the North, downtown to the south, and Pikes Peak rising in the west. Since 2022 is the public transport in Colorado Springs from June to August free of charge. Outside this period, a single ticket costs USD 1.75, reduced price (from 60 years and up to 18 years) USD 0.85. A free shuttle bus (THE ZEB) runs throughout the city center all year round.
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COS · City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
PUB · Pueblo Memorial Airport
DEN · Denver International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Colorado Springs
Stay safe
The town is about as safe as Denver, though be aware that Colorado has one of the highest death rates via automobile accidents in the US. So just remember to drive defensively and you'll be fine. Colorado Springs is infamous for speed traps also. Watch out for motorcycle cops (around 5 or 6) along with one or more cruisers waiting to catch you speeding. The southeastern part of town is generally less safe than the western or northern part. Ft. Carson, on the southern edge of town, is a large Army installation bringing in thousands of young, energetic men and women. The businesses that these clients would frequent sometimes attract a rougher crowd.
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Questions
Colorado Springs: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Colorado Springs?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Colorado Springs are May, June and September. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; August is the wettest, with about 82 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Colorado Springs?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB, 69 km) and Denver International Airport (DEN, 111 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Colorado Springs?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Colorado Springs
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.