Old Strathcona

Edmonton

Whyte ave featuring outdoor eating
Whyte ave featuring markets, outdoor eating and night scenes
Whyte ave featuring heritage elements as well as an individual femail
Old Strathcona featuring night scenes and outdoor art
Old Strathcona which includes markets and food

This historic district of Edmonton is a great place for shopping and market browsing, followed by a theater or music show and a drink in a quirky café.

The streets of Old Strathcona in Edmonton represent more than 100 years of history. Nowadays, it’s a bustling historic district with more than 600 businesses, with products and services including fashion, music, accommodation, salons, gifts, books, décor, health, sports and food. Stroll down popular Whyte Avenue and see some of Canada’s most unique shops. Stop to see buskers perform or come here during one of the outdoor festivals to experience the district’s lively, bohemian atmosphere. Pick a local or international restaurant and stay after dinner to go dancing or see a show. Entertainment ranges from live theater and music to casual pubs and stylish clubs.There is no lack of fashion shops, with more than 50 clothing and accessory stores. If you are in Old Strathcona in March, you can enjoy the parades at the annual Western Canada Fashion Week.Listen to live music in pubs and venues across the district, with local and international artists. You can find everything from acoustic folk, blues, Celtic and classical to alternative, country, jazz, metal and rock. If music isn’t your passion, visit a stand-up comedy club or head to a local community theater. Old Strathcona is home to 10 theater groups, entertaining the crowds with improvised soap operas and sketch comedies.Every August, Old Strathcona hosts the 10-day Edmonton International Fringe Theater Festival, which attracts 500,000 visitors to more than 1,000 theatrical performances each year.In a 30-square block section of Old Strathcona, you will find more than 100 dining and drinking venues. More than 80 of those are independently owned and the produce is often grown locally or regionally. Every Saturday, more than 130 food producers, artisans and growers sell their produce at Edmonton’s only year-round indoor farmers’ market. Visitors will find seasonal, organic, chemical-free, home-grown and homemade products straight from the farm gate. Old Strathcona is a 10-minute drive, or 15-minute bus journey, from downtown Edmonton. You could spend all day and night here and some people keep coming back every day to soak up the lively atmosphere.


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Old Strathcona Hotel Deals

Metterra Hotel on Whyte

Metterra Hotel on Whyte

4 out of 5
10454 82 Avenue, Edmonton, AB
$127 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$138 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,379 reviews)
Temperature issues
"Only issue through a 9 night stay was that the climate control (AC) wasn't working effectively. This location is understood to come with a lot of late night noise and AC issues caused me to have to choose between open windows and noise or dealing with over-heated room."

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2025

Metterra Hotel on Whyte
Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Varscona Hotel on Whyte

4 out of 5
8208 106 Street, Edmonton, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$112 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and polite. Hotel is in a great location. The rooms facing Whyte Ave. can be a bit noisy at night -- ask for a room facing away from Whyte Ave. Room was clean and bathroom had a nice walk-in shower. Breakfast at Ampersand (located in the hotel) was delicious."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Varscona Hotel on Whyte
Chateau Lacombe Hotel

Chateau Lacombe Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10111 Bellamy Hill Nw, Edmonton, AB
$96 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$105 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,091 reviews)
"Room was clean but dated and worn. Bathroom was dated with paper peeling on the wall. Also be aware of the extra $25+ a night added for parking."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Chateau Lacombe Hotel
Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West

Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West

2 out of 5
18320 Stony Plain Rd Nw, Edmonton, AB
$65 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
$71 total
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6/10 (2,096 reviews)
Excellent
"It’s great"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West
Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel

3.5 out of 5
10235 - 101 Street, Edmonton, AB
$107 nightly
The price is $117 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$117 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,301 reviews)
"Everything was great, location is incredible for downtown amenities but we don’t feel comfortable parking on the street, we paid $28 for 1 night in the hotel’s underground parking"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Sandman Signature Edmonton Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West

3 out of 5
18004 100 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB
$121 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$132 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Edmonton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,459 reviews)
Great stay
"Stay was great beds are too soft."

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2025

Hyatt Place Edmonton-West
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Old Strathcona

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