Title: Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! Apartment in Calgary, near Calgary Tower ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109890800/109890723/5b7e5f60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109890800/109890723/424f2970.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109890800/109890723/cee188ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109890800/109890723/698f8e3c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, soap, toilet paper](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109890800/109890723/7385a42e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Calgary Tower and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 2.0 ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities £73 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! Welcome to our charming and affordable studio apartment in the heart of downtown Calgary! Ideal for budget-conscious travelers, this cozy and older studio offers a comfortable and convenient stay while exploring all that Calgary has to offer. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ This is a self check-in unit, detailed instructions will be sent prior to your arrival for a smooth and easy entry. The studio features 1 queen-size bed and can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. No pets are allowed in the unit. Third-party bookings are not allowed, the person booking must be the one staying in the unit. Please note that there is no AC in the unit. A fan is provided to help with air circulation during warmer days. The entrance is located on the west side of the building, separate from the main entrance. Shared laundry facilities are available on the main floor of the building. Paid parking is available in the back alley on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that the building is older and may show signs of wear, such as water stains on the ceiling, marks on the walls, or minor scuffs and imperfections throughout the space. That said, the unit is kept clean, comfortable, and fully functional for your stay. Smoke Smell Disclosure: While our unit is strictly non-smoking, please be aware that the building includes other tenants who are not under our management, and some of them may smoke. Despite our best efforts to remind them and thoroughly clean the unit, smoke smell may occasionally linger. An air purifier is available upon request. By booking this property, you acknowledge this condition has been clearly communicated, and refunds or cancellations due to smoke smell will not be accepted. Public transportation is nearby, making it easy to get around without a car. Please observe quiet hours and treat the space with care out of consideration for neighbors. Please note that Airbnb’s cancellation policy also applies to alteration requests. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906200/109906185/a5608163.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Studio Near Stephen Ave w/Full Kitchen + W/D Downtown Calgary - Kitchen 7.4 Good 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=109906185&PinnedHotelID=109906185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109910000/109906800/109906727/e79b3117.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Skyline Nest Near Price Isl w/BathTub + W/D Downtown Calgary 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=109906727&PinnedHotelID=109906727&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112770000/112767400/112767352/fa671db0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SkyWalk Dwelling 5m to DT w/Full Kitchen +W/D Downtown Calgary - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Microwave 3.6 4 reviews £82 includes taxes & fees 1 Dec - 2 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-01&endDate=2025-12-02&selected=112767352&PinnedHotelID=112767352&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65420000/65411200/65411110/54d4dad4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PRIVATE 1 B/R Suite in Upscale formerShowhome . 4 MIN walk to Lakeside beach Pk Chestermere - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available - Kitchen 9.4 Exceptional 54 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=65411110&PinnedHotelID=65411110&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109890000/109890000/109889909/725f4196.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wanderlust Lodge Near River Trails w/BathTub +W/D Downtown Calgary - Kitchen - Washer £73 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=109889909&PinnedHotelID=109889909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109890000/109889800/109889795/c245d7a1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Near Prince Isl Sunset-Retreat w/Full kitchen-W/D Downtown Calgary - Kitchen 5.0 2 reviews £73 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=109889795&PinnedHotelID=109889795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109900000/109899600/109899599/cc9f41b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5th Floor Cozy 1 Bedroom Condo with Parking Southwest Calgary - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Parking available - Microwave 8.0 Very good 2 reviews £112 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 17 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=109899599&PinnedHotelID=109899599&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119420000/119417500/119417477/d74cbbea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverwalk Nest 5 M to Studio Bell + BathTub -W/D Downtown Calgary - Washer - Gym £129 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=119417477&PinnedHotelID=119417477&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111010000/111006000/111005982/21bc768d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern and Comfortable Basement Suite – Minutes from Downtown! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number BL272191 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.050983,-114.0747&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wwrvHzegw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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C5E1E5nYwi2TajgD5w4pfQohmwY=) Calgary, AB #### What's nearby - Bow River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Prince's Island Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Stephen Avenue - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Calgary TELUS Convention Centre - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Calgary Tower - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles #### Getting around - 8th Street SW Station - 6 min walk - Calgary University Station - 12 min drive - Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Ukrainian coffee house - ‬3 min walk - ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk - ‪Spicy Amigos - ‬3 min walk - ‪Hutch Cafe - ‬3 min walk - ‪Taste Buds & Co Cafe - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust!? > As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! on 16 Nov 2025 start from £72.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calgary-Hotels-Historic-Retreat-Urban-Wanderlust.h109890723.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! located? > Located in Downtown Calgary, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Bow River, Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and Calgary Tower. Stampede Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. 8th Street SW Station is 6 minutes by foot and 7th Street SW Station is 6 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Retreat: Urban Wanderlust! Reviews 2.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 2.0/10 Cleanliness ### 2/10 Terrible #### rajkaran r. 4 Nov 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Worst experience ever I urge you to not book this place, it’s located in a hideous building. Worst part was that the host took my deposit and then the code to the apartment never worked. I had to go and get a hotel for the remainder of my trip. Please to anyone looking to book here, spend a little bit more and never book with Richard Li. ##### rajkaran r. 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