City in Colorado, United States
Denver for solo travelers
Is Denver good for solo travel?
Sunny, outdoorsy city at the foot of the Rockies for remote workers who ski, hike and drink craft beer. Rents are high, winters can be snowy and you need a car for mountains.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Usually comfortable for solo women. Use rideshare late at night, avoid empty transit stops and keep drinks in sight. |
How to meet people in Denver
Run clubs, brewery trivia nights, climbing gyms, ski clubs and Meetup hikes. Coworking events in RiNo and LoDo also work well.
Good things to do alone
- Hike Red Rocks and Mount Falcon
- Join a free brewery run club
- Take the A Line to a downtown food hall
- Day trip to Rocky Mountain National Park
- Catch live music at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Where to stay in Denver
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| LoDo and Union Station | Walkable core with transit to the airport, bars and restaurants |
| RiNo (River North) | Breweries, street art, creative coworking and restaurants |
| Capitol Hill and Cheesman Park | Affordable apartments, nightlife, local bars and parks |
| Cherry Creek | Upscale shopping, calm streets and long-stay apartments |
| Highlands | Walkable cafés and bars with a younger crowd |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Scottsdale | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Denver good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Sunny, outdoorsy city at the foot of the Rockies for remote workers who ski, hike and drink craft beer.
How do you meet people in Denver?
Run clubs, brewery trivia nights, climbing gyms, ski clubs and Meetup hikes. Coworking events in RiNo and LoDo also work well. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Denver?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Denver safe for solo female travelers?
Usually comfortable for solo women. Use rideshare late at night, avoid empty transit stops and keep drinks in sight.
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