Hillhurst Travel Guide
Calgary




Popular places to visit

Alberta University of the Arts
Explore the campus of Alberta University of the Arts during your visit to Calgary.

Scotiabank Saddledome
Catch an event at Scotiabank Saddledome during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Calgary Zoo
See exotic animals and even dinosaurs as you wander through botanic gardens and re-creations of diverse habitats ranging from Africa to South America.

Stampede Park
You can take time to visit Stampede Park during your travels to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its entertainment choices.

Calgary Tower
With a tourist information center and views over the zoo, Olympic Plaza, Old City Hall and Chinatown, this downtown landmark is the ideal place to get your bearings.

BMO Centre
Learn about the events happening in BMO Centre during your trip to Calgary. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Banff: Lake Louise, Marble Canyon, Bow Lake, Peyto Lake Tour

Louise,Moraine/Johnston Canyon,Emerald ,Banff(optional:Gondola)

Lake Louise, Moraine/Bow, Emerald & Peyto - 4 Lakes in Banff
Top hotels in Hillhurst

Divya Sutra Plaza and Conference Centre Calgary Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Calgary-Airport by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

Hotel 11, MOD A Sonesta Collection
Room was great and the shuttle service was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Acclaim Hotel By CLIQUE
Clean rooms, staff, shuttle bus
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Port O'Call Hotel
Room was awesome. Staff was helpfull. Pool was wicked
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Calgary Airport
The room was clean and quiet
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Hillhurst

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.

Connaught
If you're spending some time in Connaught, 17 Avenue SW and Nellie McClung House are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Calgary
Scotiabank Saddledome and TD Square are top sights in Downtown Calgary, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at 3rd Street SW Station or 4th Street SW Station to see more sights in the area.

Beltline
Visitors often come to Beltline for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Scotiabank Saddledome and Cowboys Casino. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Victoria Park - Stampede 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.
