Northwest Calgary Travel Guide
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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.
Foothills Medical Centre
If Foothills Medical Centre is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Calgary.
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.
Alberta Children's Hospital
If Alberta Children's Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Calgary.
Nose Hill Park
After visiting Nose Hill Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Calgary. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Peace Bridge
Learn about the local history of Calgary with a stop at Peace Bridge. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Northwest Calgary
Alt Hotel Calgary University District
Clean rooms great restaurant
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites By Hilton Calgary- University Northwest
They are renovating and the only view out your window is a tarp
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Village Park Inn
This hotel is a favourite with school age sports teams because of the pool and hot tub. But the rooms are all located around an atrium where the pool is. So, it cab get VERY noisy when teams are playing in the pool. The restaurant and bar are also in the atrium, so the whole experience is not very ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area by IHG
Love the option for underground parking with keycard access. Love this hotel- we have stayed there previously and it is great. Staff was great. Decent breakfast. Pool and hot tub were clean and well kept. Pool floor is a bit abrasive but not a huge deal- just use caution! Rooms are clean and updated, ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites University
Cheap and cheerful place to stay. I docked a star for the bed which was not very pillowy. And the outside door was very hard to lock due to winter shift. They had put laminate flooring in the whole room which is smart for a room that opens to outside. Much easier to clean. Has a kitchenette that ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Sandman Hotels & Suites Calgary West
Room was nice, comfortable, reasonably clean
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Northwest Calgary
Bowness
Bowness is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Bow River, a top attraction in the neighbourhood.
University District
Visitors often come to University District for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Olympic Oval and Trans Canada Pipeline Arch. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Banff Trail Station.
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.
Eau Claire
If you're spending some time in Eau Claire, Bow River and Eau Claire Smokestack are top sights worth seeing.
Crescent Heights
While visiting Crescent Heights, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Centre Street Bridge.
