Downtown Calgary Travel Guide

Calgary

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A modern glass building with a unique geometric design and a large white sculpture in front.
A modern interior with wooden architecture, a staircase, and bookshelves.
A busy indoor public space with a central chandelier and multiple staircases.
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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

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 Calgary

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
888 7th Ave SW Calgary AB
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,089 per night from 7 Dec to 8 Dec
฿3,089
฿3,684 total
7 Dec - 8 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,063 reviews)
"Hotel location very noisy when you’re on the street side. The train is noisy, police sirens all night"

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Fairmont Palliser

Fairmont Palliser

5 out of 5
133 9th Avenue SW Calgary AB
The price is ฿7,341 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿7,341
฿8,638 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,345 reviews)
"An excellent hotel with a very friendly, professional, and helpful staff. Understated luxury in a traditional setting."

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2026

Fairmont Palliser
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 ฿3,211 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,211
฿3,564 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire

4 out of 5
255 Barclay Parade SW Calgary AB
The price is ฿5,203 per night from 5 Dec to 6 Dec
฿5,203
฿6,122 total
5 Dec - 6 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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
Hotel Le Germain Calgary

Hotel Le Germain Calgary

4 out of 5
899 Centre Street SW Calgary AB
The price is ฿4,728 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,728
฿5,563 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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
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 ฿3,292 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿3,292
฿3,773 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
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
Learn more about Downtown Calgary
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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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.

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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.

Downtown Calgary Travel Guide