University District Travel Guide
Calgary
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Popular places to visit
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.
McMahon Stadium
Catch an event at McMahon Stadium during your trip to Calgary. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event 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.
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.
Canada Olympic Park
Originally opened for the 1988 Winter Olympics, this fantastic attraction is now open to the public and boasts an impressive range of winter sport activities.
Top hotels in University District
Metro Inn Calgary Northwest
"They need to get new comforters. The ones in our room had cigarette burns 🔥 on them. It being a non-smoking room. The place or our room was a pet friendly room. It was old and out dated, needs renovation."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Alt Hotel Calgary University District
"Cute Hotel, great location, close to lots of great restaurants and very walkable!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
"Nice hotel, pretty clean and easy access to the highway to Banff."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
"Renovations being done so in a bit of a mess at the moment but fairly clean and comfortable in rooms"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites University
"Hotel is very old. Carpet is dirty. No one is wiping the water on the floor from the pool. Breakfast is always the same. Sorry, but It was awful ."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
"Everything was good….we feel very comfortable"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University District
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.
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.
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Eau Claire Market Mall and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.
Northwest Calgary
If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like The Hamptons Golf Club or Market Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Dalhousie Station or Crowfoot Station.
Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, Fourth Street and 17 Avenue SW are top sights worth seeing.
