If you are traveling to Denver on business or for a convention, the many hotels in Denver’s Central Business District neighborhood make for a convenient option. Although it is a wonderful Denver neighborhood, Washington Park is a little far out from the rest of the city, so I wouldn’t recommend staying in Washington Park unless you have a car or are willing to spend some time taking Denver public transportation. Areas to avoid staying in Denver as a tourist include anywhere that is too far from downtown Denver, as well as the northern parts of the city between City Park and Five Points (which have some of the higher crime rates in the city).