What's Downtown Calgary Like?

Visitors really like Downtown Calgary, especially its entertainment venues, restaurants, and riverfront access. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great shops. Top attractions include Calgary Tower. Scotiabank Saddledome and Calgary Telus Convention Centre are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Calgary?

We have 200 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' top places to stay in Downtown Calgary:

Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary Downtown/Beltline District

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Terrace • Spacious rooms

ExecSuite

City-center guestrooms with kitchens, balconies

• • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Spacious rooms

Alt Hotel Calgary East Village

3.5-star hotel with 3 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Café • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel

4-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown

3.5-star hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Spa tub • 24-hour fitness center • Bar • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Calgary

Flying to:

• • Calgary Intl. Airport (YYC), 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Downtown Calgary

Getting to Downtown Calgary on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • 3rd Street SW Station
• • 4th Street SW Station
• • 6th Street SW Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Calgary

What to See in Downtown Calgary

• • Calgary Tower
• • Scotiabank Saddledome
• • Calgary Telus Convention Centre
• • Bow Valley College
• • BMO Centre

Things to Do in Downtown Calgary

• • 17 Avenue SW
• • CORE Shopping Centre
• • Glenbow Museum
• • TELUS Spark
• • TD Square

Other Popular Downtown Calgary Attractions

• • Olympic Plaza
• • Prince's Island Park
• • Devonian Gardens
• • GRAND
• • Eau Claire Market Mall

When Is the Best Time to Visit Calgary?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 57°F)
• • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 21°F)
• • Rainiest months: June, July, May, August (average 3 inches of rainfall)