Hotel with a restaurant, near Boise State University
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Other amenities include concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and a picnic area. Change of towels is available on request.
The SPARROW offers 67 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The SPARROW, you're just a quick walk from Boise Art Glass. You'll find features like a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and concierge services. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Options for a bite to eat include a coffee shop and a restaurant
Self parking available for a fee
Amenities include a gift shop, a car charging station, and a communal living room
Steps from Boise Art Glass and 4 minutes by foot from Jack's Urban Meeting Place
Dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. The SPARROW also features gift shops/newsstands, a picnic area, and concierge services. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of The SPARROW was completed in February 2024.
This Boise hotel is smoke free.
Form and Function - This coffee shop serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare.
Crisp - This restaurant specializes in Fusion cuisine. Open select days.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Offsite parking available (USD 15 per night)
Street parking available
Secured, covered parking on site (USD 15 per night)
Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
Crisp
Form and Function
Things to do
Bicycle repair station
Bicycle tours
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Luggage storage
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Coworking space
Outdoors
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Braille/raised signage
High-pile carpet in room
No lift
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
2 buildings
3 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 2024
Communal living room
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Local artist showcase
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Renovated entire property - February 2024
Smoke-free property
Water dispenser usage encouraged
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
Mini-fridge
Tea bags/instant coffee
More
Air conditioning
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Recycling
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Covered self parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
Nearby parking fee: USD 15 per night (500 ft away)
Pet fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
We should mention
Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
The SPARROW Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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We loved our stay here. Easy to walk to so many restaurants and breweries. The rooms were so clean and comfortable. We will definitely stay there again.
Mollie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dale
18 Mar 2025
Liked: Amenities
What a hip, fun place to stay, I'm gonna stay everytime we're in Boise
Dale
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ken
17 Mar 2025
The Sparrow Hotel downtown Boise Idaho
The hotel is centrally located in downtown Boise, and is within walking distance (10 minutes) of the capitol. There are many restaurants and shops nearby as well.
Unfortunately for my stay, there is a new building under construction across the street, so it was a bit noisier than I was used to, and my stay was from March 13-16, 2025.
I enjoyed the location and proxmity to so many food options and entertainment options.
This was my second time staying here and i fell in love with it the first time and had to stay again. Everyone that’s helped me was so kind it’s reasonably priced and it’s perfect walking distance for all the fun down town experiences.
The property is an excellent location in downtown Boise. Two blocks to the Idaho Arena and close to shopping and numerous dining establishments. Rooms were small, but exceptionally clean and more than adequate. Beds were comfortable, and toiletries were high end. Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful with 24 hour access by phone, text, or in person. Onsite food truck and small cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for relaxing and socialization. In room coffee was from a local roaster down the street.
Everything was really clean, accessible and a very walkable area. The staff were super friendly and accommodating. Will definitely stay again next visit to Boise!
Shelby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Demond
9 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing! Parking was a mess. Parking spaces were cramped and it took me forever to get out because cars were so close together.
I thought it was well worth their rates. Was very surprised when I saw they had a charger for my hybrid and other electric cars gratis. The styling is for people younger than me, but it was still really nice. The only things that threw me off a bit was the heater/ac right next to the bed (and it was loud) and the garbage pick up at 5am outside my window.