Southern Alberta

Travel Guide

Atlas Coal Mine National Historic Site showing signage, industrial elements and tranquil scenes
Banff Gondola featuring a small town or village, chateau or palace and heritage architecture
Drumheller featuring tranquil scenes as well as a large group of people
Upper Hot Springs featuring a luxury hotel or resort, swimming and a pool
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Where to stay in Southern Alberta

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Downtown Calgary

4/5(57 area reviews)

TD Square and CORE Shopping Centre 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.

Downtown Calgary
Banff showing street scenes and night scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
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Southwest Calgary

Southwest Calgary is a destination travellers like for its river views, and you might hop aboard the metro at Southland Station or Anderson Station to explore sights like Southland Leisure Centre.

Southwest Calgary
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Southeast Calgary

4/5(10 area reviews)

While you're in Southeast Calgary, take in top sights like Deerfoot Casino or Eaglequest Douglasdale Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chinook Station or 39th Avenue Station.

Southeast Calgary
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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
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Northwest Calgary

4/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Northwest Calgary, check out sights like Crowchild Twin Arena or Market Mall and hop on the metro to see more of 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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,693 reviews)
A quintessential mountain lodge complete with wood burning fireplace (logs included), hot tub and very good on site restaurant and lounge. Great quiet location on Tunnel Mountain but still within walking distance to the town. Friendly staff as well.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport

3 out of 5
3515 - 26 Street NE Calgary AB
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Calgary. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,562 reviews)
Every thing is good

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is RM435 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
RM435
RM483 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,010 reviews)
Clean. Quiet.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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.
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Stay at this ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,940 reviews)
Cupboards are pretty beat up with roughly patched gouges and scuffs. Hinges have springs that fall out and get lost. Fireplace concrete is cracked and spalled with large chunks missing. Front desk staff is awesomely helpful.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
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 Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,834 reviews)
Very easy check in and friendly staff. I liked the free wood for fire place.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hidden Ridge Resort
Basecamp Resorts Canmore

Basecamp Resorts Canmore

3.5 out of 5
1102 Bow Valley Trail Canmore AB
Stay at this 3.5-star condo in Canmore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,410 reviews)
Place was great would definitely recommend. Hot tub is nice but they don’t allow you to bring drink and have signs that make you feel a little uncomfortable up there. Room was great; staff was great.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

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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