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 great live music 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 entertainment choices.
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.
Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.
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 acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Top hotels in Downtown West End
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Calgary by IHG
Nice!
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
The staff was friendly and helpful. I had a problem with my phone and the front desk lady put effort in to help me and then called someone else to help when she couldn’t fix the problem. The issues was resolved and I really appreciated the care that was taken. Also the pool was great and I liked ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
The staff wasn’t helpful. I felt unsafe in my room because of drug dealing going on next door. The dealers were bringing many people in to their room , going back and forth to the elevator to let them up.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Was clean staff were great food was good
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Overall the stay was good, from check in to room, however the shower is something else. Next to no water pressure, no spray as water just trickled out. Needs to be replaced and or clean
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
This place in generally a great place to stay, good location, great restaurant attached to the hotel, only issue is parking, the majority of the vehicles in the parking lot are people that leave there car there for weeks on end while on vacation! Would be great if they parked further away from the ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown West End
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House 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.
Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stampede Park and Cowboys Casino. 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 Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital are some notable places to visit nearby.
Mission District
You'll enjoy the breweries and churches in Mission District. You might want to make time for a stop at Macnab Wing of the Holy Cross Hospital or 17 Avenue SW.
