Boise Boutique Hotel in Downtown with Local Art and Greenbelt Access
The Sparrow Boise is a 67-room boutique hotel opened in 2024 in downtown Boise. Every guestroom features custom artwork by local Boise artists, sliding barn doors, and Idaho-roots decor. Form and Function coffee shop and CRISP food truck keep guests fueled. An outdoor wood-burning fireplace and open-air patio invite lingering. Gym passes included.
What You Get
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A stay at The Sparrow Boise in downtown Boise, steps from Freak Alley and the Boise River Greenbelt
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Complimentary passes to The Gym on Eighth and Main included with every room option
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Local artist artwork in your room with custom infographic pieces commissioned from Boise artists
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Form and Function coffee shop and CRISP food truck on-site for morning coffee and courtyard meals
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Freak Alley Gallery, Boise Art Museum, and Idaho State Capitol all within half a mile of the hotel
Plan Your Stay
Amenities
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Open-air patio
WiFi: Complimentary in all rooms
On-site dining: Form and Function coffee shop plus CRISP food truck courtyard
EV charging: Electric vehicle charging station on-site
Concierge: Local expert team available for recommendations
Business Center: Available on-site
Outdoor wood-burning fireplace: Open-air gathering spot on the patio
Open-air patio: Courtyard seating area for guests
Board games and puzzles: Available for guest use
Complimentary passes to The Gym on Eighth & Main: Included with every room
Room Details
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Standard King Room
Queen Room
SPARROW King Room
Standard King Room
Occupancy: 1x King Bed
Sleeps 2 guests
Room amenities: Local Art Decor, Mini Fridge, Rainfall Shower
Includes: Complimentary Passes to The Gym on Eighth & Main
Queen Room
Occupancy: 1x Queen Bed
Sleeps 2 guests
Room amenities: Local Art Decor, Mini Fridge, Rainfall Shower
Includes: Complimentary Passes to The Gym on Eighth & Main
SPARROW King Room
Occupancy: 1x King Bed, 1x Sofa Bed
Sleeps 2 guests, maximum capacity 4 guests
Room amenities: Mini Fridge, Rainfall Shower
Includes: Complimentary Passes to The Gym on Eighth & Main
Getting There
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Nearest Airport: Boise Air Terminal (BOI) — 4 miles away
Location Highlights
Freak Alley Gallery
Idaho Black History Museum
Attractions Nearby
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Idaho State Capitol(0.4 mi from hotel) — The only U.S. state capitol heated by geothermal water, with a gold-topped sandstone dome and grand front steps.
Boise Art Museum(0.5 mi from hotel) — Idaho's premier visual-arts museum in Julia Davis Park, with a rotating sculpture garden and Boise-artist exhibitions.
Julia Davis Park(0.7 mi from hotel) — Boise's flagship riverside park home to Zoo Boise, rose gardens, public sculpture, and Greenbelt trail access.
Old Idaho Penitentiary(2.5 mi from hotel) — A former state prison (1872 to 1973) now a historic site with self-guided tours of cellhouses and the gallows.
Hidden Gems
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Freak Alley Gallery — The largest outdoor mural gallery in the Northwest, spanning a downtown alley with work from 200+ artists, repainted every couple of years.
Woodland Empire Ale Craft — A neighborhood craft brewery in Boise's Linen District focused on hand-crafted beer with local ingredients, on the hotel's own concierge pick list.
Trip Ideas
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Downtown Boise Arts and Culture Walk — A walkable half-day loop connecting the geothermal-heated statehouse, Freak Alley murals, Boise Art Museum, and Idaho Black History Museum.
Craft Beer and Maker Discovery Evening — A locals-favorite evening pairing Woodland Empire Ale Craft's taproom with a hands-on beginner glass-blowing class at Boise Art Glass nearby.
How It Works
1.Select Your Stay — Choose your room type directly from the options listed.
2.Pick Your Dates — Use the calendar to find available days for your selection.
3.Instant Confirmation — Your booking is instantly confirmed with the hotel, guaranteeing they have your details and are expecting your arrival.
Image credits
Freak Alley Gallery — Tamanoeconomico / CC BY-SA · source
Fine Print
Cancellation & Changes
A 24-hour cancellation notice is required prior to check-in; reservations cancelled within the cancellation window are non-refundable.
No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate.
No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in.
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in after 4 PM.
Check-out before 11 AM.
Eligibility & ID
Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in.
Guests must be 18+ to check in.
Cash is not accepted.
Credit card required at check-in.
Fees & Charges
Private parking available on-site, reservation needed, US$15 per day.
The price shown is the full price of your reservation, and only applicable taxes are added at checkout.
Other
Pets: Dogs welcome; contact hotel to confirm guidelines.
No smoking in public areas.
Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability.
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