Central Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Maligne Lake which includes landscape views, a lake or waterhole and forests
Jasper National Park showing mountains, tranquil scenes and snow
Jasper National Park featuring a gondola, snow and mountains
West Edmonton Mall showing interior views, swimming and a pool
Maligne Lake featuring kayaking or canoeing and a lake or waterhole

Where to stay in Central Alberta

Art Gallery of Alberta showing cbd, art and modern architecture

Downtown Edmonton

4/5(7 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Edmonton. Rogers Place is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at 102 Street Station or Bay-Enterprise Square Station to see more of Edmonton.

Downtown Edmonton
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West Edmonton

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of West Edmonton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.

West Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery showing drinks or beverages and interior views

Southside

Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Alley Kat Brewery and Monster Mini Golf while you're in town.

Southside
Fort Edmonton Park showing interior views

Southwest Edmonton

While you're in Southwest Edmonton, take in top sights like South Edmonton Common or Currents of Windermere, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.

Southwest Edmonton
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Northwest Edmonton

3/5(1 area review)

Northwest Edmonton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Albert Trail Golf Course and Yellowhead Casino while you're in town.

Northwest Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery showing drinks or beverages as well as an individual male

Southeast Edmonton

South Edmonton Common and Landmark Cinemas Tamarack Edmonton are top sights in Southeast Edmonton, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station to see more sights in the area.

Southeast Edmonton
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, AB
The price is £93 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£93
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,321 reviews)
"Parking was easy in the parkade. We attended an event at Roger’s Place. Was convenient and walked inside to venue."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
Forest Park Hotel

Forest Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
76 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB
The price is £268 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£268
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Jasper. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,330 reviews)
"Really nice updated hotel room & bathroom. Very comfortable beds & good air conditioning. Ample parking behind the hotel.Note that half the rooms face the interior of the hotel which means you can't open the curtains for sunlight. Enjoyed the hot tub (inside the hotel). The hotel is at the end of ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Forest Park Hotel
Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

3 out of 5
18004 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
The price is £92 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£92
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,507 reviews)
"Very Good. Nice Hotel"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Miette Mountain Cabins

Miette Mountain Cabins

2.5 out of 5
Highway 16 East, Pocahontas, AB
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Pocahontas. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,429 reviews)
"great resort! very charming but rustic. great game room, spacious cabins with good bathroom and hot water. fire pits with red Adirondack chairs. cute red roofs on the cabins with hanging flower baskets.close to hot springs and hikes. saw wildlife close to the cabins also"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Miette Mountain Cabins
Jasper East Cabins

Jasper East Cabins

2 out of 5
49321 Highway 16 West, Jasper East, AB
Stay at this cabin in Jasper East. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"It is a bit out of the way. It is at least 35 min from Jasper. The cabins are OK and clean. Very limited cooking-ware. On-site restaurant is good."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Jasper East Cabins
5Br Private Pool Hot Tub Pool Table

5Br Private Pool Hot Tub Pool Table

3 out of 5
283 Tocher Ave, Hinton, AB
Stay at this 3-star holiday home in Hinton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions AirPlay Trampoline Park & Escape Rooms ...
5Br Private Pool Hot Tub Pool Table
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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