Edmonton downtown skyline above the snow-covered North Saskatchewan River valley on a clear winter day

Cheap hotels & rooms in Edmonton

Edmonton is Alberta’s capital, with the vast West Edmonton Mall, the North Saskatchewan River valley park system and a busy summer festival season including the Fringe. It is a good-value hotel city and a gateway to Jasper National Park.

Finding cheap rooms in Edmonton is easier when you know where to look. We compare live hotel rates across the top booking sites and point you to the neighborhoods where hotels are cheap but the location is still great.

Rooms come in more shapes than hotels — in Edmonton you can also compare apartments with kitchens, vacation rentals for families, B&Bs and budget hostels in one search.

Where to find cheap rooms in Edmonton

Downtown

Near the arena, the Legislature, the river valley and the LRT.

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Old Strathcona & Whyte Avenue

A lively historic district with bars and the Fringe Festival.

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West Edmonton Mall

Hotels at or near the huge mall and its attractions.

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South & Airport

Chain hotels by the airport, usually cheaper.

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Famous hotels in Edmonton

The green-roofed Chateau Frontenac castle hotel

Fairmont Hotel Macdonald

A 1915 château-style railway hotel overlooking the river valley.

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Map of cheap hotels in Edmonton

Zoom and pan the map to compare hotel prices by neighborhood; rates come live from the booking sites.

Photos of Edmonton

When to book a cheap hotel in Edmonton

Summer is best, with long days and festivals; winters are very cold but bring the lowest rates.

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Frequently asked questions

Where should I stay in Edmonton?

Downtown for the arena and river valley, Old Strathcona for nightlife, West Edmonton Mall for families.

Is Edmonton a good base for Jasper?

Yes — Jasper is roughly four hours west by car or train.

When are Edmonton hotels most expensive?

During big summer festivals, concerts and hockey playoff runs.