Downtown West End Travel Guide

Calgary

Downtown West End
Downtown West End
Downtown West End
Downtown West End
Downtown West End

Popular places to visit

TELUS Spark

TELUS Spark

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at TELUS Spark in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

TELUS Spark
Calgary Zoo which includes zoo animals, modern architecture and a city

Calgary Zoo

4.5/5(10 reviews)

See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.

Calgary Zoo
Scotiabank Saddledome

Scotiabank Saddledome

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Scotiabank Saddledome
Chinook Centre

Chinook Centre

4.5/5(11 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Chinook Centre during your trip to Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.

Chinook Centre
Calgary Tower showing a city, a high-rise building and skyline

Calgary Tower

3.5/5(20 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.

Calgary Tower
Canada Olympic Park featuring landscape views and a city

Canada Olympic Park

4/5(14 reviews)

Ski the slopes, take a bobsled ride, catch an ice hockey game and tackle mountain biking trails at this park that was opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Canada Olympic Park

Things to do

Discover Calgary with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours

Discover Calgary with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours

฿475
per adult
Discover Calgary with 3 Unique Smartphone Audio Walking Tours
Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake, Yoho, Marble Canyon &Banff

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

฿3,210
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

฿2,853
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

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

฿3,329
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

฿2,140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

฿3,091
per adult
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,241 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿4,241
฿4,762 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The facility needs some improvements. ."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
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 ฿4,249 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
฿4,249
฿4,632 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,863 reviews)
Very close to the airport. Nice coffee
"Room is a very good size Loved the espresso coffee machine in the room. Just adjoining room people stayed up whole night and partying and making loud sound. There was only a door between rooms, instead of a wall."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE, Calgary, AB
The price is ฿4,350 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿4,350
฿5,026 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (8,941 reviews)
"Staff were friendly. We got free bottled water upon request which was almost every day. Would've been nice if the smoking area was enclosed because we could smell it when we were just lounging by the hot tub."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
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
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,962 reviews)
"5 stars !"

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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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 ฿4,358 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
฿4,358
฿4,750 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free parking, 2 indoor pools and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,022 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay!! Staff is friendly and the restaurant is affordable!! The pool area is clean and super fun!!"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Emerald Hotel & Suites
Emerald Hotel & Suites
2.5 out of 5
Sunridge Blvd North East, 2750, Calgary, AB
Stay at this hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their reviews. ...
5.8/10 (1,483 reviews)
"I was actually pretty amazed by this place. I wasn't expecting much, it was the cheapest place during stampede weekend but i was pleasantly surprised! Clean modern room, nice big TV, got a milkshake from the restaurant that was banging. The bathroom was relatively nice, toilet wobbled a bit in 204 ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End

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Kensington

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

River views, restaurants and shopping are just a few things that make Kensington unique. Make a stop by Plaza Theatre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Sunnyside Station to get around town.

Kensington
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Connaught

If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.

Connaught
Calgary Tower featuring street scenes and a city as well as an individual male

Beltline

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Fourth Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede Station.

Beltline
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Downtown Calgary

4/5(57 area reviews)

TD Square 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.

Downtown Calgary
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Mount Royal

While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Mount Royal
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Mission District

4/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Fourth Street or 17 Avenue SW.

Mission District

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