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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Englewood, Colorado
Englewood, CO
Visit Englewood only for a half‑day stop (Gothic Theatre) if you’re already in Denver; otherwise stay in Denver and skip.
Englewood is a small suburb of Denver with a single notable attraction – the Gothic Theatre – and several budget hotels. Most travellers use it as a quick stop while staying in Denver.
- Country
- United States
- Local name
- Englewood, CO
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$100 excl. bed · Mid $120–$180 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | $2–$4 |
| Beer (draft) at a bar | $5–$7 |
| Gothic Theatre ticket | $20–$45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DEN · Denver International Airport
- Main gateway for the Denver metro area; 30 min by car to Englewood.
Typical fares
- Denver Intl → Englewood (taxi)
- ≈ $45–$55, 30 min (check)
- RTD Light Rail day pass
- $13 per person
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
RTD Light Rail Lines C and D stop at Englewood and Oxford stations; Route 0 bus also serves the area. Walk or bike for local sites.
See and do
Known for
- Gothic Theatre
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver downtown | RTD Light Rail (C or D) about 20 min | ≈30 min total |
Sleep
- Best Western Denver Southwest
- Near the Denver Tech Center; convenient for light‑rail connections.
- Comfort Suites Denver Tech Center
- All‑suite hotel, business‑friendly, on South Clinton St.
- Hilton Garden Inn Denver South
- Modern rooms in Meridian Business Park, close to RTD stations.
- Hyatt House Denver Tech Center
- Extended‑stay option with kitchenettes.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedis-cul-pe |
| Thank you | Graciasgra-see-as |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?kwan-to kwes-ta |
| Where is the bathroom? | ¿Dónde está el baño?don-de es-ta el ba-nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Limited tourist attractions – main draw is the Gothic Theatre.
- Parking can be tight near the Denver Tech Center during rush hour.
Englewood is generally safe; typical urban precautions apply, especially at night near the Tech Center.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Englewood, Colorado yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Gothic Theatre
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Englewood official city site: www.englewoodco.gov/
- Wikivoyage: Englewood (Colorado), revision 5133190 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5133190
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Englewood, ColoradoEnglewood, CO
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911
US citizens can contact the US Consulate in Denver (check address).
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/englewood-colorado). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.