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The SPARROW

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A modern building with a rooftop patio, outdoor seating, and a visible street sign for Grove St. - The SPARROW (Boise)
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An outdoor patio with seating and a fireplace, surrounded by modern buildings. - The SPARROW (Boise)
A coffee shop interior with tables, chairs, and a coffee machine. - The SPARROW (Boise)
A reception desk with a computer, a chair, and a window with a view of the street. - The SPARROW (Boise)
You can look forward to a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and an outdoor entertainment area at The SPARROW. The on-site restaurant, Form and Function, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of buildings.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds (Courtyard)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

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

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a flat-screen TV, a bathroom with a mirror, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Courtyard)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a TV, and a robe hanging on the wall.

Suite, Corner (Cottonwood)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden desk, a TV, and a shower area.

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a potato plant diagram, and a door.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(67 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, a wall-mounted bicycle illustration, a coat rack, and a wooden desk.

Room (Queen with Bunk Bed)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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A wall with a map of Brunei Dunes, a bed with white bedding, and a red lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Room, Multiple Beds (SPARROW King)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and botanical wall art.

Suite (Sycamore)

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa, a wall with a circular diagram, a lamp, and an air conditioner.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Suite (The Willow)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Boise, a neighborhood in Boise, The SPARROW is near the airport and near a metro station. Boise Art Glass and Belgravia Building are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kathryn Albertson Park and Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater and Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Idaho Central Arena or Albertsons Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snow tubing. Visit our Boise travel guide
Map
1070 W Grove St, Boise, ID, 83702

What's nearby

  • A blue sports field with white and orange markings.
    Boise State University
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boise Centre
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Knitting Factory
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Egyptian Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Idaho Central Arena
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Panera Bread
    4 min walk
  • Acero
    5 min walk
  • Matlack’s Public House Beergarten
    2 min walk
  • Broadcast Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Grove Plaza
    5 min walk

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Property amenities

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
  • Covered, secured 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

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 on-site 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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2024
  • Communal living room
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Renovated entire property - February 2024
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

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

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
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop workspace
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per accommodation, per day (maximum USD 70 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The SPARROW pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 35 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 15 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The SPARROW?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The SPARROW?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The SPARROW located?

Located in Downtown Boise, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Woodland Empire Ale Craft and Boise State University. Boise Art Glass and Jack's Urban Meeting Place are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The SPARROW Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1101 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1401 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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A nice & easy place to stay that is centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, super friendly and helpful staff, room was clean and in excellent condition!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cute place. Staff is friendly and rooms are very nice and stylish.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was incredibly helpful. Super clean hotel with European vibe in my opinion. Easy parking. Comfy beds with lovely Pendleton wool blankets. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic place and great location. We were here visiting and relaxing and really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Sparrow was awesome. Unique character hotel in heart of downtown walking distance to everything. Staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super clean, night staff was super helpful and all amenities worked properly. I’ll stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great, very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for a sweet hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff highly recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and great room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Coffee shop adjacent to the lobby is excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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My cousins and I absolutely loved our stay at The Sparrow in Boise! 💕 It was such a quaint, charming place with the friendliest staff who made us feel so welcome. The location was perfect — We loved being able to walk right into downtown Boise and explore everything nearby. It had such a cozy, unique feel and was the perfect place for our little Boise getaway. I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Boise! ✨
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff especially Jodi were so helpful and went above and beyond. Great rooms exceptionally clean and modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Disliked: Amenities
Nice staff, clean rooms but very small, coffee shop inside was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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Love a dryer. Loved the area walkable. Property clean love the room!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is thoughtfully designed, the rooms are clean, and the bedding is so comfy. The shower and lovely coffee in the morning were perfect! I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Thanks for a great stay. Nice location friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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As a solo female traveler this is one of my favorite spots I have stayed. Well kept facilities, helpful staff, relatively safe. If you're looking for easy, walkable access to downtown Boise this is a spectacular location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice room, great shower, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Walking distance to the convention center. Parking under canopy nice and patio very nice to relax. Plus Walking distance to Restaurants and Bars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved to stay here!! So close to everywhere we needed to go and see! Coffee shop connected and it had wonderful coffee and pastries! The staff were wonderful. The rooms though a little smaller were very nice! Would definitely come back and stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful well-located hotel in downtown Boise. Staff were outstanding. Will stay here again if I return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice room, nice staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026