Southwest Edmonton Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Fort Edmonton Park
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Fort Edmonton Park in Edmonton. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this vibrant area.
Southgate Center
During your trip to Edmonton, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Southgate Center. Stroll along the riverfront in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
West Edmonton Mall
You can enjoy some retail therapy when you visit West Edmonton Mall, a favourite shopping spot in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Rogers Place
Catch an event at Rogers Place during your trip to Edmonton. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Commonwealth Stadium
Catch an event at Commonwealth Stadium during your trip to Edmonton. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in this vibrant area.
University of Alberta
Explore the campus of University of Alberta, a well-known university in Edmonton. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.
Top hotels in Southwest Edmonton
Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre Edmonton South
"The Sawridge is an amazing property. The beds are incredibly comfortable and the shower was perfect. Friendly staff made the stay go without a hitch."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Best Western Cedar Park Inn
"Breakfast does not start until 7 am which was too late to try"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Edmonton South by IHG
"Very good, rooms clean, breakfast great and amazing staff. Only complaint AC in room rattled so hard had to turn it off or would not have been able to sleep. Mostly business travellers and families. Clientele not shady."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Wyndham Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
"The hotel was exceptionally clean, spacious, and well-maintained. We booked a king-size bed and were pleasantly surprised by how large and comfortable the room was. The staff provided complimentary bottled water, which was a thoughtful touch. Housekeeping did an excellent job—they cleaned our room ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton South
"The room that I stayed in was not good. The sheets had stains, the mattress was in really bad shape, to the point where my neck and back started hurting after two days. The staff is good. They were happy to change my room because of the bed issue."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Varscona Hotel on Whyte
"there were multiple amenities i thought i had but was told wasnt apart of my booking. decently clean but saw a few stains on the beds and the walls and floors need to be deep cleaned."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Edmonton
Southside
Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Golfanatics and Alley Kat Brewery while you're in town.
Ellerslie
When in Ellerslie, you can plan a visit to South Edmonton Common and Southgate Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
West Edmonton
A noteworthy feature of West Edmonton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.
Queen Alexandria
While there might not be top attractions in Queen Alexandria, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 82 Ave NW and Kinsmen Sports Centre.
Garneau
If you're spending some time in Garneau, 82 Ave NW and City Arts Centre are top sights worth seeing.
Mill Woods
When in Mill Woods and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like South Edmonton Common or Southgate Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station.
