Northwest Calgary Travel Guide
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Visit Northwest Calgary
Stay near popular Northwest Calgary attractions
Things to do

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

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

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

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

Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour

Banff Gondola Hot spring and Lake Louise day tour
Top hotels in Northwest Calgary

Metro Inn Calgary Northwest
"The room was clean, but the hall getting to it was dirty. And the whole building was fairly run down. The mattress on the bed was lumpy Very worn"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University
"Very outdated, old mattress, rude employees and rooms are not cleaned. I’ve stayed in nicer hostels"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Sait
"My question is why it is even called hotel? It is just basement at 4th floor. No facilities, cleanliness was not upto the mark, even one of the elevators was not working. We need to climb the beds. Zero resemblance with the photos provided. Same breakfast was served for 2 days straight."
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
"The lights in the room flickered on and off. Not sure how safe they was. I did report it"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
"Staff were all great. Family room layout was the best we had in 3 weeks of travelling Canada. Having the 24hr Denny’s attached to the hotel is very useful. Location was great. Kids enjoyed the pool!"
Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Alt Hotel Calgary University District
Where to stay in Northwest Calgary

Downtown Calgary
Scotiabank Saddledome and CORE Shopping Centre are top sights in Downtown Calgary, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 3rd Street SW Station or 4th Street SW Station to see more sights in the area.

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 Stampede Park.

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.

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.

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.






















