Lodging
There are a variety of great options for hotels in the area. A number can be found on websites like Hotels.com or Booking.com. Here are locations that Boise State Recommends:
| HOTELS | INFO AND LINKS |
|---|---|
| The Grove Hotel 245 S. Capitol Blvd. | Call the hotel direct at 208-489-2222 or 888-961-5000 and request the Boise State preferred rate. Link to book online. |
| Courtyard by Marriott 222 S. Broadway | Guests can call the hotel directly at 208-331-2700 and book the Boise State faculty rate. |
| Hotel 43 981 Grove St. | Call toll free 1-800-243-4622 and request the Boise State preferred rate. Link to book online. |
| Residence Inn Marriott Boise City Center 400 S. Capitol Blvd. | Call 208-424-9999 to make a reservation or email kristina.tobin@marriott.com Group rates for 10 or more rooms may be available at deeper discount. Contact the sales team for more information. Link to book online. |
| Inn at 500 500 South Capitol Blvd. | Call the hotel direct at 208-227-0500 and request the Boise State preferred rate. Link to book online. |
Other hotels close to Boise State’s campus:
- Springhill Suites by Marriott, Boise, Park Center Blvd.
- Holiday Inn Express, Boise, Park Center Blvd.
- Residence Inn, Boise State Campus area
Transportation
- Car Rental: You can rent a car for your stay from the airport. Two options that Boise State Recommends are:
- Hertz: click here to reserve a car
- Enterprise: click here to reserve a car
- Uber/Lyft: Uber and Lyft are the most widely used forms of transportation outside of a personal vehicle. Simply download the app, connect your credit card or bank account, and you are ready to call an Uber/Lyft.
- Hotel Shuttle Service: A number of the hotels offer shuttle service from the airport to their location. Contact the hotels above (or wherever you book) to inquire about this service.
- Boise State Shuttle: The Bronco Shuttle is a free service Boise State University Department of Public Safety provides, carrying students, faculty, and guests around campus. The Blue and Orange lines operate from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the Green line operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During peak hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) the shuttle frequency is approximately every eight minutes. During non-peak shuttle hours (5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) shuttle frequency is approximately every fifteen minutes
Click here to see shuttle stops and live updates: https://boisestate.etaspot.net/
General Travel Information
- Currency Exchange: The current currency exchange rate from United States Dollar to Japanese Yen is: $1.00 USD = approximately ¥152.00
- Communication: WiFi is available throughout Boise State’s campus. For international cell service, contact your provider or purchase a SIM card.
- Weather: Weather can vary greatly in April in Boise! Be prepared for cool temperatures with wind and rain, but know that it can be warm and sunny as well.
- Health and Safety: The nearest hospital is pictured below. Please dial 911 for any emergencies.
