🇺🇸 Denver, United States

Hostel Fish

📍 1217, 20th Street, Denver, 80202

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Your stay — Hostel Fish

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Faith & Dietary Nearby

  • Church: Holy Ghost Catholic Church (521 m · ~7 min walk)
  • Church: Trinity United Methodist Church (643 m · ~8 min walk)
  • Buddhist temple: Tri State Denver Buddhist Temple (784 m · ~10 min walk)
  • Buddhist temple: SGI-USA Denver Culture Center (1.2 km · ~15 min walk)

Local Lifestyle & Recreation

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Walking & Running

Skyline Park — 405 m · ~5 min walk

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Museums & Galleries

Dikeou Collection — 169 m · ~2 min walk

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Theatres & Concerts

EscapeWorks Denver — 279 m · ~3 min walk

5-Minute Radius Essentials

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Nearest ATM

Bank of the West — 243 m · ~3 min walk

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Nearest Pharmacy

Walgreens — 117 m · ~1 min walk

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Convenience Store

7-Eleven — 183 m · ~2 min walk

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Nearest Transit

16th & Stout — 122 m · ~2 min walk

Money & Currency

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Local currency

US Dollar, USD

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Where to exchange

Use ATMs at banks or withdraw from your home bank account; airport currency exchange has poor rates. Most banks don't exchange foreign cash without an account.

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Cards & contactless

Credit/debit cards and contactless payment are standard everywhere; most places accept major cards and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay).

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Tipping etiquette

15-20% tip expected at restaurants (add to bill or card); $1-2 per drink at bars; $2-5 for hotel housekeeping; taxi drivers typically 15-18%.

Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget

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Money-saving tips

Use public transit (RTD) instead of rideshare for repeated trips; many museums and cultural sites offer free or pay-what-you-wish hours. Happy hour (typically 4–6 PM) offers discounted food and drinks at many downtown restaurants.

Good to know — Denver

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Plugs & power

Type A/B · 120V

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Tap water

safe

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Currency

USD ($)

Emergency Contacts

Denver
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Police
911
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Ambulance / Medical
911
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Fire Department
911

For non-emergencies, call Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000. Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222. Colorado Crisis Services (mental health): 1-844-493-8255.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Wynkoop Brewing Company american
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Oblio's Pizzeria pizza
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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The Cherry Cricket Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Starbucks coffee_shop
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cactus Club Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cherry Cricket Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Anthony's Pizza and Pasta pizza
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Burnt Barrel, Colorado Spirits & Sports Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Denver, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.

Your arrival at Hostel Fish

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank of the West — 243 m · ~3 min walkpharmacy · Walgreens — 117 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Getting Around

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RTD A Line Light Rail $10.50

Denver International Airport (DEN) → Downtown Denver (16th St Mall Station)

37 min · Every 10-15 minutes peak / 15-20 minutes off-peak · 4:30 AM - 1:30 AM daily

💡 Best value and speed. Walk 5 minutes from 16th St station to The Oxford Hotel. Modern, reliable, skip traffic congestion entirely.

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RTD SkyRide Express / Local Bus Network $15-20

Denver International Airport (DEN) → The Oxford Hotel, Downtown Denver

45 min · Every 30 minutes · Early morning to late night (5:00 AM - 11:30 PM)

💡 Most budget-friendly airport transfer. Buy RTD pass at airport for multiple rides. SkyRide Express runs directly to downtown transit center near hotel.

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RTD Light Rail & Local Bus System $3 single ride

The Oxford Hotel, Downtown Denver → Around Denver (local transit)

15 min · Every 5-15 minutes downtown · 4:30 AM - 1:30 AM

💡 Downtown Denver has free MallRide on 16th Street. Buy Day Pass ($15) for unlimited transit. Hotel is walking distance to most attractions in LoDo and downtown.

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Denver Yellow Cab / Uber / Lyft $45-65

Denver International Airport (DEN) → The Oxford Hotel, Downtown Denver

35 min · On-demand · 24/7

💡 Uber/Lyft often cheaper than traditional taxis. Airport has dedicated rideshare pickup on Level 5. Downtown location means short rides cost less.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is check-in at Hostel Fish?

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Top Attractions in Denver

Civic Center Park Free

💡 The Venetian-style 'Seat of the Gods' bench offers a good photo op with the Capitol dome. Avoid the north edge after dark—the park's less busy then.

Colorado State Capitol Free

💡 Tours run hourly but book quickly; arrive before 10am or go midweek. Don't miss the free visitor gallery access when the legislature is in session (Jan–May)—you can watch debates from the balcony.

Denver Union Station Free

💡 Grab a coffee at the on-site shop and sit in the Great Hall's leather chairs—cheaper than the attached hotel lobby. The best light for photos is late afternoon through the south windows.

City Park Free

💡 Park near the sailboat pond for a quiet picnic; the east side near the golf course is quieter. Free yoga sessions often happen at the pavilion on summer Sundays.

Denver Art Museum

💡 Arrive early on free days; queues build quickly. The Hamilton Building's tilted walls can disorient—stick to the central stairs if you feel woozy.

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