Central Alberta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Maligne Lake featuring mountains, forests and landscape views
Jasper National Park showing tranquil scenes, snow and mountains
Jasper National Park featuring snow, mountains and a gondola
West Edmonton Mall which includes a pool, rides and interior views
Maligne Lake showing a lake or waterhole and kayaking or canoeing

Where to stay in Central Alberta

Art Gallery of Alberta which includes central business district, modern architecture and a city

Downtown Edmonton

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Downtown Edmonton. Edmonton City Centre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at 102 Street Station or Bay-Enterprise Square Station to see more of Edmonton.

Downtown Edmonton
West Edmonton Mall which includes a waterpark and interior views

West Edmonton

5/5(4 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of West Edmonton is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out West Edmonton Mall and World Waterpark.

West Edmonton
Alley Kat Brewery showing interior views and drinks or beverages

Southside

Travellers come to Southside for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Golfanatics and Alley Kat Brewery while you're in town.

Southside
Whitemud Creek as it flows through the Mactaggart Sanctuary.

Southwest Edmonton

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

While you're in Southwest Edmonton, take in top sights like Currents of Windermere or Snow Valley Ski Club, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Century Park Station or Southgate Station.

Southwest Edmonton
TELUS World of Science-Edmonton which includes a garden and modern architecture

Northwest Edmonton

4/5(1 area review)

Northwest Edmonton is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to St. Albert Trail Golf Course and Yellowhead Casino while you're in town.

Northwest Edmonton
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Southeast Edmonton

3.5/5(2 area reviews)

South Edmonton Common and ISKCON Edmonton are top sights in Southeast Edmonton, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Mill Woods Station or Grey Nuns Station to see more sights in the area.

Southeast Edmonton
Forest Park Hotel

Forest Park Hotel

3.5 out of 5
76 Connaught Dr Jasper AB
The price is AU$158 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$158
26 Jan - 27 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Jasper. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,530 reviews)
Room was clean except some hair in the bath. We could see Wapitis from the balcony.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Forest Park Hotel
Fantasyland Hotel

Fantasyland Hotel

3.5 out of 5
17700 87 Ave Nw Edmonton AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$290 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
AU$290
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,635 reviews)
Good service. Renovations are needed for sure but a good experience

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Fantasyland Hotel
Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

3 out of 5
18004 100 Avenue NW Edmonton AB
The price is AU$175 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$175
21 Jan - 22 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,797 reviews)
All interactions with staff were great. Very friendly!

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Miette Mountain Cabins

Miette Mountain Cabins

2.5 out of 5
Highway 16 East Pocahontas AB
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Pocahontas. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,507 reviews)
Great prperty

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Miette Mountain Cabins
Jasper East Cabins

Jasper East Cabins

2 out of 5
49321 Highway 16 West Jasper East AB
Stay at this cabin in Jasper East. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (526 reviews)
Cabins nice and cozy, clean. Berybokeased we could bring our dogs as well. was surprised to see that there was no tv in the room. A nice add would be a community fire pit

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Jasper East Cabins
All Stay Suites

All Stay Suites

3 out of 5
10520 100th Street Westlock AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Westlock. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (344 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

All Stay Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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