Southern Alberta

Travel Guide

Atlas Coal Mine which includes signage, tranquil scenes and industrial elements
Banff Gondola which includes a small town or village, a river or creek and heritage architecture
Drumheller Valley showing tranquil scenes as well as a large group of people
Upper Hot Springs
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Where to stay in Southern Alberta

Prince\'s Island Park featuring a city, a high rise building and street scenes

Downtown Calgary

4.5/5(394 area reviews)

Dense urban district with a mix of residential, commercial, and corporate areas, Downtown Calgary offers shopping and dining along the pedestrian-friendly Stephen Avenue Walk. Explore attractions like the Devonian Gardens, Calgary Tower, and Glenbow Museum, or take advantage of the free CTrain light rail along 7th Avenue S.

Downtown Calgary
Banff featuring night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail.

Downtown District
17 Avenue SW which includes outdoor art

Southwest Calgary

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

Southwest Calgary is a destination travelers 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.

Southwest Calgary
Inglewood featuring a small town or village

Southeast Calgary

4/5(64 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Southeast Calgary, check out sights like Deerfoot Casino or Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course and hop on the metro to see more the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Southeast Calgary
They say it’s the journey and not the destination but when the journey involves rain, thunder, & lightning, the destination becomes everything! #Adventure

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Uptown District
Peace Bridge showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Northwest Calgary

4/5(23 area reviews)

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 the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.

Northwest Calgary
Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 out of 5
700 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,591 reviews)
Hot tub was great! Views were excellent, nice restaurant!

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE

4 out of 5
123 Freeport Blvd NE Calgary AB
The price is ₩119,745 per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
₩119,745
₩139,391 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (10,142 reviews)
Bed was quite hard, but overall good stay.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ₩159,874 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
₩159,874
₩177,748 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,963 reviews)
Limited menu available at the Keg as its under renovation, Pet friendly - which is a positive if you have a pet i guess but there was a dog constantly barking in a room near mine (not the hotels fault) but still annoying. Parking is not guaranteed so you may have to find street parking. Overall it ...

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
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.
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way Banff AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,768 reviews)
Such a lovely stay.We enjoy the hot pool. We will definetely be back.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Book a stay at this ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,897 reviews)
Great two night stay in a studio suite in the main building. The room was a bit dated but it had everything I needed. I appreciated having a kitchen as most accommodation in Banff is hotel room only. Also, the underground parking was awesome (without some outrageous additional cost). It’s super easy ...

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Basecamp Resorts Canmore

Basecamp Resorts Canmore

3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail Canmore AB
Stay at this condo in Canmore. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,382 reviews)
We were very happy with our stay. Room was clean and tidy. Hot tub was great too! Staff are very courteous. They offered infant crib and extra beddings for the sofa bed. We could lay down while watching TV in the living room. I also love the smell of their hand soap (Rocky Mountain Soap Co). ...

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

Basecamp Resorts Canmore
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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