Guide for New Students
Welcome! This guide has been created to assist new students to the University of Calgary during their move to the city in the hopes that we can help make the process easier and, hopefully, save our incoming students a bit of money.
- Orientation Week
- Housing
- Transit & Parking
- Hotels & The Airport
- Cost of Living
- Murray Fraser Hall
- What to Expect
- Student Union Services and Campus Card Info.
- Got More Questions?
Hotels
If you need a place to stay while you look for permanent accommodation, the following is a list of off-campus options for temporary accommodation:
Hostelling International Calgary
520 - 7 Avenue S.E.
1-866-762-4122; 1-403-670-7580
E-mail: cr.calgary@hihostels.ca
Website: http://www.hihostels.ca
A Visa or MasterCard number is needed to hold a room after 6 pm. (14 day maximum stay) Bedding & Towels available for rental. Costs range from $23-$68 per night.
On Campus Hotel
Hotel Alma
Telephone: (403) 220-3203, Fax (403) 284-4184
E-mail: stay@hotelalma.ca
Web site: http://www.hotelalma.ca/
Hotel Village
16th Avenue / Banff Trail NW
(15 minute walk to campus and one stop on the C-Train
Royal Wayne Motor Inn
Telephone: (403) 289-6651, Fax (403) 289-6709
E-mail: info@royalwaynemotorinn.com
Toll Free: 1-800-834-8423
Web site: http://www.royalwaynemotorinn.com
Super 8 Motel
Telephone: (403) 289-9211, Fax (403) 282-7824
E-mail: super8motelcalgary@shaw.ca
Toll Free: 1-800-800-8000
Web site: http://www.super8.com
Travelodge
Telephone: (403) 289-0211, Fax (403) 282-6924
E-mail: 9754@hotel.cendant.com
Toll Free: 1-800-578-7878
Web site: http://www.travelodge.com
Ramada Limited
Telephone: (403) 289-5571, Fax (403) 282-9305
Email: ramada.ltd.Calgary@shaw.ca
Toll Free: 1-800-272-6232
Web site: http://www.ramada.ca
Comfort Inn & Suites
Telephone: (403) 289-2581, Fax (403) 284-3897
Holiday Inn Express
Telephone: (403) 289-6600, Fax: (403) 289-6767
E-mail: hie1635@telusplanet.net
Toll Free: 1-888-465-4329
Web site: http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ex/1/en/home
EconoLodge
Telephone: (403) – 289-2561, Fax: (403) 282-9713
E-mail: econolodgemotelvillage@shaw.ca
Toll Free: 1-866-501-0542
Web site: http://www.econolodgecalgary.com
Quality Inn University
Telephone: (403) 289-1973, Fax: (403) 282-1241
E-mail: info@qualityinnuofc.com
Toll Free Reservations: 1-800-661-4667
Web site: http://www.qualityinnuofc.com
Hampton Inn & Suites
Telephone: (403) 289-9800, Fax: (403) 289-9200
E-mail: info@hamptoncalgary.com
Toll Free: 1-888-432-6777
Web site: http://www.hamptoncalgary.com
Note: Single room costs range from $50 - $150 per night depending on the time of year. Be aware that these costs may rise slightly by the time you arrive.
Aiport
The Airport is located in the NE and although public transportation is available it can be a bit difficult to catch and can be awkward with a lot of baggage. Fares are $2.50 per person and require exact change.
A Taxi from the airport to campus or the Hotel Village will cost around $40.00.