Downtown Calgary Travel Guide

Calgary

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Stay near popular Downtown Calgary attractions

A modern tower with a circular observation deck, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

Calgary Tower

8.6/10 (4,347 reviews)
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.
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Things to do

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

£56
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

£75
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour

Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour

£31
per adult
Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour
Banff Gondola

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP

£59
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP
Banff Gondola Hot spring and Lake Louise day tour

Banff Gondola Hot spring and Lake Louise day tour

£51
per adult
Banff Gondola Hot spring and Lake Louise day tour
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Moraine Lake & Louise & Banff Day Tour From Calgary-Canmore-Banff

£68
per adult
Moraine Lake & Louise & Banff Day Tour From Calgary-Canmore-Banff
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Top hotels in Downtown Calgary

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown

2.5 out of 5
1330 8th Street S.W. Calgary AB
The price is £94 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£94
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,598 reviews)
"Very good location. Just more than 10-15 min walk to downtown shopping mall, riverboard walk and bike trails. Breakfast menu was changed every day."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
888 7th Ave SW Calgary AB
The price is £98 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£98
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Courtyard By Marriott Calgary Downtown

Courtyard By Marriott Calgary Downtown

4 out of 5
525 5th Avenue SW Calgary AB
The price is £105 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£105
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,280 reviews)
"Very clean and well looked after."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Calgary Downtown
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown

3 out of 5
708 8th Avenue SW Calgary AB
The price is £95 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£95
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Calgary Downtown
Hotel Arts

Hotel Arts

4 out of 5
119 12th Ave SW Calgary AB
The price is £149 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
£149
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,720 reviews)
"Breakfast staff Michael was helpful and thoughtful of us traveling to airport."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hotel Arts
Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown

Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown

3 out of 5
833 4th Avenue SW Calgary AB
The price is £106 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£106
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Calgary Tower and Stampede Park are ...
Element by Marriott Calgary Downtown
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Where to stay in Downtown Calgary

Find the best Downtown Calgary areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Calgary
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Southwest Calgary

Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Chinook Centre.

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Northwest Calgary

If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Market Mall or Olympic Oval and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

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Open Photo by Calgary Zoo

Southeast Calgary

While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Calgary Zoo or Deerfoot Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a unique satellite dish-shaped building in the foreground.

Beltline

Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Scotiabank Saddledome. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.

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Banff Trail

You might enjoy the live music while you're in Banff Trail, and if you want to see some more of the larger Calgary area, you can take a ride on the metro at Banff Trail Station.

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