🇨🇦 Edmonton, Canada
Thriftlodge Edmonton
📍 21640, Stony Plain Road NW, Edmonton, T5S 2C3
Your stay — Thriftlodge Edmonton
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Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Secord Park — 635 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Shell — 719 m · ~9 min walk
Lewis Farms Transit Centre — 3.5 km · ~44 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
You can exchange currency at banks or currency exchange offices in the city centre, such as TD Canada Trust or Money Mart. Be aware that airport exchange bureaus often have poor rates.
Major credit cards and debit cards are widely accepted, including contactless payments. Mobile payments like Apple Pay and Google Pay are also commonly used.
Tipping is not mandatory, but 15% is standard for good service in restaurants and bars. For taxis, rounding up the fare to the nearest dollar is sufficient.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A typical coffee can be found for around $2-$3 at a convenience store or a cafe.
A budget-friendly lunch option is a Subway sandwich for around $8-$10.
A main course at a budget restaurant can cost around $15-$20.
Edmonton's Old Strathcona neighborhood has a variety of food trucks and street vendors offering affordable eats.
Loblaws, Safeway, and Save-On-Foods are common supermarket chains in the area.
You can find affordable high-street shopping at stores like Winners and Reitmans.
A single fare for public transportation is $3.30, but a day pass can be purchased for $10.
Buy a day pass for public transportation to save money on individual fares. Look for happy hour deals at bars and restaurants. Consider purchasing a prepaid transit card for convenient and affordable travel.
Good to know — Edmonton
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Emergency Contacts
EdmontonFor non-emergency police matters, call the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567. For poison control, dial 1-800-332-1414. Alberta Health Link (medical advice) is 811. Text with 911 is available for deaf or hard-of-hearing callers.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Edmonton, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Thriftlodge Edmonton
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) → Ramada Edmonton (downtown stop)
💡 This shuttle stops right at the Ramada on 109 Street. Buy tickets online for $16 and save $2. Best value if you have luggage and don't want to transfer.
Corona Station → Ramada Edmonton
💡 After arriving at Corona Station, catch route 8 west on Jasper Avenue. Get off at 108 Street—the hotel is right there. Use the Arc app for live tracking.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) → LRT Century Park Station
💡 Take this bus to Century Park, then ride the LRT (blue line) north to Corona Station—Ramada is a 5-minute walk from there. Total cost about $5.25.
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) → Ramada Edmonton
💡 Book with Alberta Taxi or Co-op Taxi for flat rates. Avoid unofficial drivers at arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Thriftlodge Edmonton?
Check-in at Thriftlodge Edmonton is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near Thriftlodge Edmonton?
A budget-friendly lunch option is a Subway sandwich for around $8-$10.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Thriftlodge Edmonton?
A single fare for public transportation is $3.30, but a day pass can be purchased for $10.
Top Attractions in Edmonton
💡 Tours run on the hour. Book online or just show up before 10am to avoid school groups. The grounds have good picnic spots and a small pedestrian pond.
💡 Go late Thursday and combine it with a drink at the rooftop café terrace — good views of the Legislature grounds.
💡 The bug room lets you hold a Madagascar hissing cockroach. Free evenings can get crowded — arrive 15 minutes before doors open.
💡 Arrive near closing time for quieter halls. The tropical pyramid is steamy even in winter — wear layers.
💡 Go on a winter promotional day (check their website) — mostly outdoor so dress warmly. The 1920s midway is the liveliest section, with a real carousel.