Sleep in Calgary

Calgary is sometimes known as "Cow Town", but this lively city at the foot of the mountains is growing quickly into an international destination. The city has hosted the Winter Olympics and in summer has a large rodeo, which draws top stars. It's also a capital of the tar sands oil boom which has greatly expanded Alberta's economy -- even though the actual oil fields are in northern Alberta.
While Canada is not cheap, Calgary hotels can be surprisingly affordable, and there are many hotels in Calgary which are new and beautiful. Having trouble deciding where to stay in Calgary? There are plenty of hotels in the city center, along the major freeways, and in the western suburbs heading toward the mountains.
Calgary accommodations are usually easy to come by, especially in the off-season and outside of holiday periods. Calgary lodging includes good, new, clean hotels and often costs less than US$60 a night.
Places to stay in Calgary also include a handful of affordable hostels as well as suite hotels, which include kitchenettes and living soomrs.
Calgary hotel deals can be found on Minube, where travelers have also posted reviews and tips. Those tips can help take some of the mystery out of lodging in Calgary.