If you're a first time visitor to Calgary, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but the hotels may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about neighborhoods and places to stay in Calgary.
The top mentioned neighborhoods and areas that people talk about in and around Calgary are:
Here's what Trippy members had to say:
"A hotel in the Downtown should be great, all depends on the budget." See More
"I would try staying in the Downtown area." See More
"Kensington Road Northwest, Beltline, Inglewood have a bunch of little restaurants and shops." See More
"Key words for trendy neighborhoods would be: Mission, Beltline, Kensington" See More
Depending on the neighborhood you choose, you may want to research hotels in the area. If you'd rather start with the most recommended hotels in Calgary, here's a list to get you started.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about hotels:
"Delta Hotels by Marriott Calgary Downtown, Hotel Arts, Hotel Fairmont Palliser and my personal fave The Westin Calgary." See More
Want to research more popular hotels in Calgary? Click the blue button below.
Trippy is a great resource for planning your trip because you get advice from real travelers. We suggested neighborhoods and hotels based on the recommendations of the Trippy community. This gives you a quick overview, but if you're looking to do more research, here are some of the questions that we used to find this information.
Shannon Means from Vancouver asked:
Where to stay in Calgary for activities in walking distance? (1 answer)
Katie Simons from Los Angeles asked:
What's the best neighborhood in Calgary for a first time visitor? (13 answers)
Chad Bidel from Richmond asked:
Is the Calgary stampede worth a visit? (4 answers)
Maybe you're looking for a happening area with lots to see and do, or you want to be walking distance from tourist attractions. Check out some of these places and see there's a hotel nearby.
Want to research more popular attractions in Calgary? Click the blue button below.
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Calgary locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Calgary.
If you've changed your mind and decided to go somewhere else, go to the main page and explore where to stay in any city.
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