Cheap Calgary Hotels

Canadian Rockies

Calgary, the largest city in the province of Alberta, Canada, is located just 80km (50 miles) east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies. Nestled in an area of foothills and high plains, between Toronto and Vancouver, Calgary is well-known as a destination for winter sports and ecotourism with a number of major resorts near the city and metropolitan area.

The Calgary Stampede is undoubtedly Calgary’s best-known visitor attraction. This event, featuring a large parade and world-class rodeo, draws more than a million people each year. It hold many other major annual festivals like the Folk Music Festival, the Lilac Festival, One Yellow Rabbit High Performance Rodeo — Calgary’s International Festival of the Arts, Wordfest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival.

The host city of the 1988 Winter Olympic Games takes pride in its sporting legacy. Canada Olympic Park is a multi-purpose athletic facility designed for skiing, snowboarding, bobsleigh and luge during the winter and mountain biking during the summer. The Pengrowth Saddledome is the home of the NHL’s Calgary Flames, as well as being the venue for countless events and concerts throughout the year. Other attractions, including the Glenbow Museum, Calgary Tower and Eau Claire Market are other great places to visit year-round.

Calgary Stampede

Calgary, the Heart of the New West, is not just a city known for its beauty but also its rich history. So do visit its various museums to find out more.

Shoppers! Located in the heart of inner city Calgary, 17th Avenue is a place where people work, live, shop and dine. You’ll find over 200 locally owned and operated boutiques in this area, one of Calgary’s oldest communities.

Best Time to Visit Calgary

The best time of year to visit Calgary is from late May to end September, while in October or April, you could experience some snow. Calgary is well-known to have unpredictable weather in winter. If you will be combining your visit to Calgary with a visit to the Canadian Rockies, June till end September would be the time for you to visit.

Calgary gets the most hours of sunshine in Canada per annum and the weather is pretty comfortable: 10° to 25°C on average for the low and high temperatures of the day during the summer months.

Cheap Accommodation in Calgary

Calgary has some pretty amazing accomodations. However prices are usually steeper during the peak season especially during the Calgary Stampede.

Decorated for entertaining, Calgary City View Bed and Breakfast is a perfect choice. It features large bedrooms with a balcony with a view of this gorgeous city, conveniently located close to downtown, and surrounded by Rocky mountains, the Stampede Grounds and the Saddledome as well. Other features include a large fireplace along with a baby grand piano. This is an ideal place for executives/businesspeople to stay. English and French are spoken at Calgary City View Bed & Breakfast to accommodate both languages of Canada. Price ranges from as low as CAD$50 during winter season to CAD $230, the Calgary Stampede period.

Four Points by Sheraton

Regency Suites Hotel Calgary prices just at around CAD $100 is located in the heart of downtown offers you a wonderful assortment of downtown Calgary attractions just outside your front door.

If you are willing to spend a little bit more, do try the Four Points by Sheraton, they do offer special rates at around CAD $130 onwards if you are able to catch the promotional period. Amenities and location are value for money at such prices.

So do remember to book yor preferred hotels prior to your trip. This is to ensure you have a roof over your head especially during peak season.