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The SPARROW

2.0 star property
Hotel near Boise State University in Boise

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Cafe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702
  • Place, Idaho Central Arena
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knitting Factory
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Corner (Cottonwood) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 375 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room (Queen with Bunk Bed) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite (Sycamore) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (Sycamore)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite (The Willow) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite (The Willow)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 515 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boise

Downtown Boise stay.A stay at this Downtown Boise hotel places you steps from Woodland Empire Ale Craft and within a 5-minute walk of Jack's Urban Meeting Place. Boise Centre and Hulls Gulch Nature Trail are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Idaho Central Arena - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Boise Centre - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knitting Factory - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Idaho State Capitol Building - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 12 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mulligans' Golf Pub & Eatery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matlack’s Public House Beergarten - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chandlers Prime Steaks & Fine Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Zen Bento - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10th Street Station - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The SPARROW

Hotel near Boise State University in Boise
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.

  • 67 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2024
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Offsite parking available (USD 15 per night)
  • Street parking available
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 15 per night)
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle tours

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 elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

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: 3:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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We should mention

  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The SPARROW to the airport?

The SPARROW is 9.8 mi (15-min drive) away from the Boise Airport (BOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The SPARROW?

As of Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The SPARROW on Jan 25, 2026 start from $114.75, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The SPARROW have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The SPARROW.

How close is The SPARROW to the beach?

This hotel is 18.9 mi (29-min drive) from Sandy Point Beach.

Does The SPARROW offer free breakfast?

The SPARROW does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The SPARROW?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The SPARROW?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 15 per night.

Does The SPARROW have a pool?

The SPARROW does not have a pool.

Does The SPARROW have a restaurant?

The SPARROW is home to Form and Function, which features light fare and brunch.

Does The SPARROW have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The SPARROW to downtown Boise?

The SPARROW is 0.2 mi away from Boise.

The SPARROW Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 799 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1010 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Galileo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is clean and the room is tidy with new linens, towels, and pillows. The room is spacious enough. Parking is easy and the area is in the quiet side of downtown with lots of dining options, bars, and shops. Front desk is very informative and helpful. I will stay at this hotel again whenever in Boise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central to everything, modern style, loved the amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, and very walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keshia

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great just wish the parking was alittle better
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ken

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
would stay again, loved the patio, could have used free coffee in lobby, but great service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brandy Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Rooms were nice and area provided close proximity to so many locations. The only drawback is the parking situation. Because there aren’t areas designated for visitors or checking in, the space assigned to you is often taken by another visitor. Other than that, it was a great hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved my time at The Sparrow. The staff were so kind and accommodating, and the hotel is quant, well cared for, and full of charm. I would absolutely stay here again when I return to Boise.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is very nice. Rooms were very clean and big. The parking was tight and we were assigned a spot but someone was in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Sparrow was so beautiful. The room was clean and comfortable, it was quiet around the area and we felt very safe. Everything we had planned was within walking distance. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uli

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend The Sparrow

I highly recommend staying at The Sparrow. One of my favorite hotels in Boise. It was very clean, comfortable and the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Danae, Boise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean! Well appointed rooms, very friendly staff. Very great location for walking downtown. Parking is tight but staff was very helpful guiding us for parking. On a weekday early morning we heard very noisy trash pick up in the alley. There might be a lot of active nightlife on weekends. They offer ear plugs in the lobby. Will definitely stay there again. Bedding is heavenly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We will be back!

Everything was clean and perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn, Indianapolis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Get rid of the all the scents you pump into hallways. There is nothing else wrong with this hotel except how it smells. Make it smell like fresh air and not chemicals. Also your front desk staff is AMAZING. Very kind and considerate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cool place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025