Hotels in Edmonton

Embrace Downtown Edmonton

Edmonton City lets you park for free on the weekends just for spending money at the local Edmonton City Centre Mall. You can walk from there to Churchill Square and enjoy a seat on the patio. During the week, you can participate in a free Zumba class around lunch time.

Use an attractions pass

While there are a few free attractions, some others come with a small entrance fee. The more you want to see, the faster that small fee adds up. Purchase an attractions pass that gives you admission to 16 local attractions, including Fort Edmonton Park, TELUS World of Science, the Edmonton Valley Zoo, the Art Gallery of Alberta and more.

Getting around Edmonton

You can save on transport and time if you choose to drive around Edmonton with a rental car from momondo. If you are not keen on driving and walking is not for you, there is an easy option available. Edmonton’s public transportation is quite robust and will easily get you where you want to be in the city. To save, purchase a Day Pass from Edmonton Transit Service. You can ride as an adult and up to 4 children (ages 12 and under) free throughout the day for as little as $9.50 CAD per day.

Best places to stay in Edmonton

Edmonton is the perfect combination of outdoor recreation and sleek urbanization. The city is a popular retreat for Canadians, and many flock to the 4th Street Promenade for shopping and local brews. When searching for hotels in Edmonton, you want to familiarize yourself with the neighbourhoods, then narrow down the list of hotel choices.

Downtown Edmonton

Downtown Edmonton is where you find the larger hotels, including the luxurious options. Many are set within the historic buildings of downtown and include eclectic décor along with in-house restaurants featuring local seafood. Stay at the Courtyard Edmonton Downtown or enjoy the views from The Sutton Place Hotel Edmonton in the heart of downtown. Both are within walking distance to the ICE District.

West Edmonton

West Edmonton is the premier location for shopping. In fact, the West Edmonton Mall was once the largest in the world, and still attracts thousands of eager shoppers each year. Staying in West Edmonton means you can quickly reach theme parks, the local ice rink and plenty of exciting eateries. For the best access, stay at Executive Royal Hotel West Edmonton on 178th Street. Here you are just 4 minutes away from the West Edmonton Mall.

South Central

In South Central, you have Old Strathcona which includes Whyte Avenue. Whyte Avenue is home to unique boutiques, high-quality pubs and some of the best live entertainment in all of Canada. You will enjoy scenic views of the river and the downtown hustle, and when you stay at some of the towering hotel options, the views get even better. Stay at the Metterra Hotel on Whyte to be in the middle of all the action. You can enjoy luxurious accommodations nestled in the mix of everything that Whyte Avenue has to offer its visitors.

Gateway Boulevard

Gateway Boulevard is where you go if you want quick access to the highway, Empire Park areas and the Southgate Shopping Centre. The road takes you right into Old Strathcona, and the area is home to local museums, the Strathcona Streetcar Barn and even some exciting local breweries. Stay at the Radisson Hotel Edmonton South, which is just 3 kilometres from Southgate LRT Station.

Cheap hotels in Edmonton

Edmonton has its fair share of budget-friendly hotels. You do not have to park yourself close to the airport to save on accommodation costs. The Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel is in the middle of downtown and you can walk to art galleries, entertainment and wonderful restaurants and eateries. You also have the Delta Hotels Edmonton South Hotel & Conference Centre on Gateway Boulevard NW which offers modern accommodations and a short drive to Edmonton’s downtown district. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton located on 109th Avenue North West is another budget-friendly option. The hotel is surrounded by the city and provides guest rooms done up in contemporary styling. You are a few short steps from West Edmonton Mall and only 10 minutes from city centre.

Edmonton is beautiful year-round. In summer, the weather is ideal for outdoor activities, but even in the winter, you might find yourself on the ski slopes or ice rinks. Whether you are visiting with family that includes children and seniors or you have planned a fun trip with friends your age, you can enjoy a mix of indoor and outdoor fun in every season.

• Go back in history and walk through Fort Edmonton Park. Here you are walking along the pioneers of 1885, 1905 and 1920. The interpreters of the park are all dressed in costume for their era, and they let you experience those simpler times. Ride a horse-drawn carriage, take a ride on the steam train or just go for a picnic along the river.
• Museums are plentiful throughout Edmonton, including the John Walter Museum, which tells the story of Scot from Orkney Islands with hands-on experiences. The Alberta Railway Museum has an exhibit of railway equipment, and you can even hitch a ride on a train. The Stoney Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum lets you tour the historic grounds, see the artefacts and well-preserved structures and experience what it was like in the time of the Great Depression.
• If you are traveling with children, take them over to Jurassic Forest, where they can dig for fossils, ride on a dinosaur and learn about the land before humans existed. To escape the summer heat, find a local spray park or outdoor pool, like Grosvenor Outdoor Pool or the Woodlands Water Play Park. You can also plan a trip to Sylvan Lake and take in a lazy day on the beach.
• A variety of tours help you explore the sights and culture of Edmonton, including nature walks and hikes, art and mural tours of the city centre and historic walking tours of the heritage sites. If you want a bird’s eye view of the city, take a hot air balloon ride. Witness a celebration of flight with the Edmonton Air Show in August and you will see more than planes—from food trucks to beer gardens and aerobatics, the excitement is unmatched.