Hotel ArtsvsHI Calgary City Centre
Both properties are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Hotel Arts ranks significantly better than HI Calgary City Centre. Hotel Arts has a TripExpert Score of 83 with praise from 5 reviews like Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Rough Guide.
Hotel Arts
119 12th Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Alberta T2R 0G8, Canada
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"You can still feel the old skeletons of the Holiday Inn it once was, but ever since this hotel reopened in 2006, it's been the city's see-and-be-seen destination." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A very hip “South Beach North” pool adds an extra perk to this chic boutique hotel located in downtown Calgary."
Rough Guide
"Stylish modern boutique hotel, three blocks from the centre of town."
Star Service
"The portly exterior of this central hotel hides the chic digs and trendy soirees that take place inside." Full review
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Be sure to meet Wolley, the clever horse statue-cum-lamp that gained its name via a local contest that gave the winning moniker to the restaurant's palindrome (Yellow becomes Wolley).
The Telegraph
8.0
"Whimsically creative with a funky approach to design and dining, the Hotel Arts effortlessly maintains its aura of cutting-edge cool." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Setting a new standard in Calgary, this boutique hotel plays hard on the fact that it's not part of an international chain." Full review
HI Calgary City Centre
520 7th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta T2G0J6, Canada
From $55/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Frommer's
"The 120 beds at the Calgary hostel are the city's most affordable lodgings -- but there are reasons beyond economy to stay here." Full review
Rough Guide
"Sociable hostel in a slightly seedy area close to downtown, two blocks east of City Hall and the free section of the C-Train."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"For the budget-minded, this pleasant hostel is one of your only options for the price in Calgary." Full review