Hi there,
I would suggest
Boulder City,
Cannon City and
Colorado Springs for
cheap accommodations. Boulder City is only 30 miles north of Denver and you can find good value for money such as the Boutique
Hotels.
Then, there is Colorado Springs which is south of
Denver and offers a bigger selection of discount
lodging and great attractions such as the two hour train drive past the Royal Gorge Bridge and a trip to the Garden of the Gods .
Also in the south, you can find great affordable places in
Cannon City and top attractions such as the Royal Gorge Bridge.
Hope this helps
VacationBuddy