Downtown West End Travel Guide
Calgary
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Popular places to visit
TELUS Spark
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at TELUS Spark in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Stampede Park
Stampede Park is one of the more well-known attractions to visit during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.
Calgary Zoo
Explore the botanical gardens to see a diverse array of exotic animals and view re-creations of interesting habitats from Africa to South America.
University of Calgary
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Calgary during your travels in Calgary. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the great live music in this vibrant area.
Grey Eagle Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Grey Eagle Casino during your visit to Calgary? Stroll along the riverfront or experience the entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Calgary Tower
With an outstanding view over the city landscape, this iconic landmark is a great way to view all of the sites from the comfort of one observation point.
Top hotels in Downtown West End
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
Great room. Booked mainly for the jet tub. But didnt realize it was in the middle of down town till i got there. Enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
It was average. My one issue is, I ended up staying open a night of my stay out of the 2 then my company was tired and just ended up sleeping. And leaving in the morning, and they built me a $100. We're not even at 24 hours. Stay and I wasn't even there. One of the days
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Clean room, wonderful breakfast, refreshing drink in lobby, helpful shuttle to and from airport.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Restaurant opens 6:30am.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Best bang for your buck hotel in that area of Calgary
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Clean spacious room, odd thing to like but the shower head pressure was great. Always an easy choice to pick this Hotel
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW are top sights worth seeing.
Kensington
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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Beltline
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.
Downtown Calgary
CORE Shopping Centre and The GRAND 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.
Mount Royal
While Mount Royal isn't home to many top sights, Stampede Park and Fourth Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
