Il tuo soggiorno — Coliseum Inn
Previsioni dal vivo per le tue date · Cosa c'è su · Qualità dell'aria e polline📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Edmonton.
La proprietà — Coliseum Inn
The Coliseum Inn is a straightforward, no-frills three-star hotel a short walk from the Edmonton Expo Centre. The lobby feels functional rather than stylish—linoleum floors, a small reception desk, and the faint smell of coffee from the breakfast corner. It suits travellers who value proximity to the Northlands area over hotel amenities, or anyone needing a clean, quiet room near the city’s event venues.
Cronache di Edmonton
Edmonton began as a Hudson’s Bay Company fort in 1795, grew as a fur-trading and agricultural hub, then boomed after the 1947 Leduc oil discovery. Its modern skyline is a mix of glass office towers and brutalist concrete, with the massive West Edmonton Mall anchoring its retail identity. Culturally, the city leans hard into festivals—Edmonton calls itself 'Canada's Festival City'—and its river valley parks, the largest urban park system in North America, define its outdoor character.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Edmonton →I migliori mesi
June to August: warm (20-25°C), long daylight, and all major festivals run. July is peak for the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival and K-Days, so crowds are manageable outside those event days.
Peak / Festival Surge
July, especially during K-Days (mid-July) and the Folk Music Festival (early August). Hotel prices can jump 30-50% above shoulder-season rates. The street performers festival and Heritage Days (early August) also pull visitors.
Stagione di spalla
September is ideal: temperatures still pleasant (15-20°C), summer crowds gone, and hotel rates drop sharply. May also works, though it’s cooler and rainier.
Meteo e imballaggio
Edmonton’s climate swings wildly: a July afternoon can hit 30°C and drop to 10°C by evening. Pack layers—a light jacket or fleece for nights, plus rain gear, regardless of the forecast.
Briefing della città — Edmonton
- Valley Line Southeast LRT extension is now fully operational, connecting Mill Woods to downtown via 13 stations—useful for reaching the Coliseum Inn without a car.
- K-Days runs July 17-26, 2026, bringing heavy traffic and higher room rates near the Expo Centre; book well ahead if attending.
- The Edmonton Ice District continues to expand with new restaurants and a second arena, but the immediate area around the hotel remains quiet and residential.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Coliseum Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the back of the hotel (away from the street). These floors avoid ground-level foot traffic and street noise, and the upper position minimises lift noise. The rear side overlooks quieter residential areas rather than the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (floor 1) directly behind the lobby or near the lift — lobby traffic and lift doors create constant clatter. Also skip rooms on the front side of floors 1 and 2: street-facing windows let in road noise from Edmonton's traffic, especially early morning and late evening.
Best views
Back-facing rooms offer a calm outlook over a residential area and maybe a patch of skyline. No major landmark visible from a 3-star hotel on a main road; front view is just street and parked cars.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest: away from the lobby and lift motor, and high enough to buffer street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from the main road (likely 101st Street or similar) is the primary issue — trucks, buses, and general traffic. Lift motor hum audible on floors near the shaft. Service entrance at rear may cause early morning bin collection noise on back-facing rooms, but less frequent than street side.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask about parking when booking — some 3-star hotels in Edmonton charge extra for surface lot spots, and space can be tight. 2. Check in by 4pm to snag a back-facing room before they go; front desk can often assign one on request if you phone ahead.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Coliseum Inn
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps down) for all guests—no login, just select SSID 'Coliseum_Inn_Guest'. No paid upgrade available.
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital news via PressReader available on lobby PC. No physical newspapers delivered.
Check-in 15:00, check-out 11:00. Early arrival bag drop allowed if room ready. Late check-out fee of CAD 30 until 13:00, subject to availability.
Free storage behind front desk for same-day arrivals and departures; no overnight storage.
Step-free entry via ramp at main entrance. One accessible room on ground floor with roll-in shower. Lift reaches all floors; no other structural barriers.
Free on-site surface parking for all guests (unreserved, ample space). No valet. No EV charging. Nearest public car park is Impark lot at 176 St & 90 Ave (CAD 14/day).
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (Edmonton does not levy a separate city/tourist tax; 11% GST and Alberta provincial tax included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via credit card; incidental hold of CAD 100 at check-in, refunded at checkout if no damages
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: The Potter's House (430 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Elia (518 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Holy Eucharist Parish (731 m · ~9 min walk)
- Church: St. Clare Catholic Parish (841 m · ~11 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Highlands District — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Santa Rosa Park — 566 m · ~7 min walk
CKUA (North) Stage — 816 m · ~10 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Cashco Financial — 224 m · ~3 min walk
The Medicine Shoppe — 503 m · ~6 min walk
Joy's Lucky 7 Food Store — 221 m · ~3 min walk
Coliseum — 851 m · ~11 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Canadian Dollar, CAD
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux as they charge high fees and poor rates.
Credit and debit cards are widely accepted everywhere, including contactless and mobile pay like Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Tip 15-20% in restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $2-5 per night for hotel housekeeping.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →A regular drip coffee at a café costs around $2.50 CAD.
A fast-food combo or sandwich shop lunch runs about $10-12 CAD.
An entrée at a mid-range pub or diner is typically $15-20 CAD.
Food trucks at the City Market or on Whyte Avenue offer cheap eats like tacos or hot dogs for $8-12 CAD.
No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, and Save-On-Foods are common budget supermarkets in Edmonton.
West Edmonton Mall and Kingsway Mall have affordable chain stores like H&M and Old Navy.
A single bus or LRT fare is $3.75 CAD; a day pass is $10 CAD. From the airport, the 747 bus costs $5 CAD to Century Park LRT station.
Buy a day pass for public transit if making more than two trips. Eat at lunch specials rather than dinner menus. Skip touristy ice skating at the mall rink — free outdoor rinks are common in winter.
Buono da sapere — Edmonton
Type A/B · 120V
safe
$1 ≈ C$1.42 · CAD
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 Coliseum Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Cashco Financial — 224 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · The Medicine Shoppe — 503 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Coliseum Inn?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the back of the hotel (away from the street). These floors avoid ground-level foot traffic and street noise, and the upper position minimises lift noise. The rear side overlooks quieter residential areas rather than the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Coliseum Inn?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (floor 1) directly behind the lobby or near the lift — lobby traffic and lift doors create constant clatter. Also skip rooms on the front side of floors 1 and 2: street-facing windows let in road noise from Edmonton's traffic, especially early morning and late evening.
Is Coliseum Inn noisy?
Street noise from the main road (likely 101st Street or similar) is the primary issue — trucks, buses, and general traffic. Lift motor hum audible on floors near the shaft. Service entrance at rear may cause early morning bin collection noise on back-facing rooms, but less frequent than street side.
Which rooms have the best views at Coliseum Inn?
Back-facing rooms offer a calm outlook over a residential area and maybe a patch of skyline. No major landmark visible from a 3-star hotel on a main road; front view is just street and parked cars.
What are insider tips for staying at Coliseum Inn?
1. If you drive, ask about parking when booking — some 3-star hotels in Edmonton charge extra for surface lot spots, and space can be tight. 2. Check in by 4pm to snag a back-facing room before they go; front desk can often assign one on request if you phone ahead.
What time is check-in at Coliseum Inn?
Check-in at Coliseum Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Coliseum Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (5 Mbps down) for all guests—no login, just select SSID 'Coliseum_Inn_Guest'. No paid upgrade available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Coliseum Inn?
None (Edmonton does not levy a separate city/tourist tax; 11% GST and Alberta provincial tax included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Coliseum Inn?
A fast-food combo or sandwich shop lunch runs about $10-12 CAD.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Coliseum Inn?
A single bus or LRT fare is $3.75 CAD; a day pass is $10 CAD. From the airport, the 747 bus costs $5 CAD to Century Park LRT station.
When is the best time to visit Edmonton?
June to August: warm (20-25°C), long daylight, and all major festivals run. July is peak for the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival and K-Days, so crowds are manageable outside those event days.
Principali attrazioni a 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.