Short-Term Accommodations
Hostels: Hostels can be a cheap option for shared dorm style accommodation; while not located super close to campus, both are easily accessible by public transit. You may need to bring a lock with you to keep your personal belongings safe—check websites for details and rates.
- Hostelling International HI Calgary City Centre
- Wicked Hostel
Hotels near Campus: These hotel options are located near 16th Ave NW, close to the University of Calgary, near the Banff Trail train station. They are also close to restaurants. Single room rates range from $50-200 CAD per night, depending on the time of year.
- Aloft Calgary University
- Best Western Village Park Inn
- Comfort Inn
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Calgary University
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Calgary NW - University Area
On-campus Housing
The types of residence options available to you differ depending on your year of study, and what most appeals to you. This also means that you’ll be living with people experiencing the same things – learning how to do laundry, writing a thesis or being away from home for the first time. Our residence rooms are fully furnished, and some have cooking facilities.
Off-Campus Housing
- High Rise Apartments – most apartments have full kitchen facilities and may even come with a dishwasher. Often apartment buildings may have communal facilities like a common space, pool or gym. Laundry facilities are also usually available although typically they are shared.
- Walk-Up Condos – apartments in smaller two or three storey buildings.
- Suites – A separate section of a larger home. There is usually a kitchen but may not always be laundry facilities. Often these are in the basement of a home and so there may not be as much natural light.
- Shared Accommodation (house/apartment) – sharing rental costs can be considerably cheaper, however you may not have as much privacy.