Downtown West End Travel Guide

Calgary

An indoor exhibit with bicycles and a glass display case.
A multi-level shopping mall with glass railings, a central atrium, and various retail displays.
An art gallery with wooden floors, ceiling lights, and various artworks displayed.
A modern indoor space with wooden structures, colorful hanging decorations, and a shoe display.
A modern interior with wooden paneling, a central water feature, and informational displays.

Stay near popular Downtown West End attractions

Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery

After visiting Avatamsaka Buddhist Monastery, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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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

฿2,124
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

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

฿4,465
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2-Day Tour
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip

Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip

฿2,341
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip
Calgary: Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket

Calgary: Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket

฿362
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Calgary: Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket
Banff/Calgary DayTrip to Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Johnston Canyon

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

฿1,859
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour

Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour

฿1,906
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Classic Banff Lake Louise Johnston Canyon and Emerald Lake Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown West End

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1020 8th Ave SW Calgary AB
The price is ฿3,472 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿3,472
฿3,970 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Really good value and great location"

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3 out of 5
3515 - 26 Street NE Calgary AB
The price is ฿1,066 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
฿1,066
฿1,183 total
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in ...
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel

3 out of 5
1935 McKnight Blvd NE Calgary AB
The price is ฿2,510 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,510
฿2,786 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,477 reviews)
"I requested a pool front room, what I got room 101 noisiest room on the planet, not that clean either found long hairs everywhere, I have short hair, got transferred to another room not much better, bathroom faucet squirted water everywhere, no would not stay there again"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1250 Mckinnon Dr NE Calgary AB
The price is ฿1,958 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿1,958
฿2,237 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE Calgary AB
The price is ฿2,722 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿2,722
฿3,293 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection

4 out of 5
11 Freeport Cres NE Calgary AB
The price is ฿2,685 per night from 24 Nov to 25 Nov
฿2,685
฿2,980 total
24 Nov - 25 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
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Where to stay in Downtown West End

Find the best Downtown West End areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern tower with a circular observation deck, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

Downtown Calgary

CORE Shopping Centre and The GRAND 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.

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.

A modern stadium with a curved roof, surrounded by a city skyline with various high-rise buildings.
Photo by Geoff Stephen
Open Photo by Geoff Stephen

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.

Downtown West End Travel Guide