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

Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

£43
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Moraine Lake

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

£74
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip

Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip

£52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip
Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2-Day Tour

£98
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2-Day Tour
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
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston and Banff Option Bow Cascade

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston and Banff Option Bow Cascade

£53
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston and Banff Option Bow Cascade
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Top hotels in Downtown Calgary

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
888 7th Ave SW Calgary AB
The price is £92 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£92
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

4 out of 5
255 Barclay Parade SW Calgary AB
The price is £137 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
£137
per night
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire
Fairmont Palliser

Fairmont Palliser

5 out of 5
133 9th Avenue SW Calgary AB
The price is £165 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
£165
per night
5 Dec - 6 Dec
Stay at this luxury hotel in Calgary. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Fairmont Palliser
Hotel Le Germain Calgary

Hotel Le Germain Calgary

4 out of 5
899 Centre Street SW Calgary AB
The price is £124 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£124
per night
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Stay at this spa hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
Hotel Le Germain 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 £80 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£80
per night
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,707 reviews)
"I would go back for sure!!"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Best Western Plus Suites 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 £81 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£81
per night
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,291 reviews)
"It is slightly dated but excellent in many aspects. Good value"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Ramada Plaza by Wyndham 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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A city skyline with a distinctive curved building, fireworks display, and a Ferris wheel.

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 Heritage Park Historical Village.

A city skyline with modern buildings and a red bridge over a river at sunset.

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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Southeast Calgary

While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Southcentre Mall, 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 Elbow River Casino and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.

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University District

Visitors often come to University District for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Olympic Oval and Olympic Arch. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station.

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