Downtown Calgary Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pedestrian bridge with a cityscape in the background.
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.
A modern building with wooden slats and a staircase.

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)
Get a bird's eye view of Calgary and the surrounding landscape from the world's highest 360° observation tower.
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Activities

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

NZ$119
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket

Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket

NZ$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Studio Bell - General Admission Ticket
Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

NZ$97
per adult
Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour
Banff/Calgary DayTrip to Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Johnston Canyon

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

NZ$126
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake 1-Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

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

NZ$132
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Calgary/Banff: Gondola, Upper Hot Spring, Bow Fall & Top 3 Lakes

Calgary/Banff: Gondola, Upper Hot Spring, Bow Fall & Top 3 Lakes

NZ$135
per adult
Calgary/Banff: Gondola, Upper Hot Spring, Bow Fall & Top 3 Lakes
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Our pick of the best Downtown Calgary Hotel Deals

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel

4 out of 5
888 7th Ave SW Calgary AB
The price is NZ$205 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$205
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
Sandman Signature Calgary Downtown Hotel
Fairmont Palliser

Fairmont Palliser

4 out of 5
133 9th Avenue SW Calgary AB
The price is NZ$454 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
NZ$454
10 Oct - 11 Oct
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 ...
Fairmont Palliser
Hampton Inn By Hilton Calgary Downtown

Hampton Inn By Hilton Calgary Downtown

3 out of 5
614 6th Avenue SW Calgary AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$264 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$264
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Calgary Tower and Stampede Park are ...
Hampton Inn By Hilton Calgary Downtown
Courtyard By Marriott Calgary Downtown

Courtyard By Marriott Calgary Downtown

4 out of 5
525 5th Avenue SW Calgary AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$223 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
NZ$223
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,348 reviews)
"Neat, clean, spacious rooms with wonderful facilities right in the heart of Calgary Downtown. It is an ideal location for business and leisure travellers."

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Calgary Downtown
Hotel Arts

Hotel Arts

4 out of 5
119 12th Ave SW Calgary AB
The price is NZ$307 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$307
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
Hotel Arts
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 NZ$183 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$183
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,672 reviews)
"Nice hotel but expensive.. Value is ok"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Best Western Plus Suites Downtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Calgary

Find the best Downtown Calgary areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with Olympic rings and flags of the USA and Canada.
Photo by WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park
Open Photo by WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park

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 Southland Leisure Centre.

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 Trico Centre for Family Wellness, 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.

A mountainous landscape with a turquoise lake, snow-capped peaks, and dense forests.

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.

Downtown Calgary Travel Guide

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