Varscona Hotel on Whyte

Hotels
9 (910 reviews)
8208 106 Street , Edmonton , ca

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Central location
Comfy beds
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Loud disturbances
Breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.58
Multiple reviews noted dirty rooms and issues like crumbs in beds, impacting the score.
Service
9.55
Friendly and attentive staff were frequently mentioned positively.
Location
9.59
Central location with nearby amenities was a consistent theme in reviews.
Room Quality
8.54
Feedback on room comfort was mixed, with some noting issues with noise and older infrastructure.
Amenities
9.07
Some complaints about breakfast and parking amenities, but overall deemed satisfactory.
Value for Money
9.03
Value perception varied, but overall seen as good due to location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Breakfast options received mixed reviews, impacting the score.
Overall Experience
9.05
Despite some negatives, guests reported a generally positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 17:33

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just 4 km from the city centre and a short walk from the University of Alberta, Varscona Hotel on Whyte offers easy access to key attractions in Edmonton.

Comfortable Accommodation
The guest rooms at Varscona Hotel on Whyte feature traditional decor and modern amenities including free WiFi, cable TV, and work desks, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Deluxe Services
Enjoy an executive breakfast buffet, concierge services, and a spacious business centre during your stay. Additionally, Queen Elizabeth Park and Edmonton Municipal Airport are easily accessible from the hotel.

Book your stay at Varscona Hotel on Whyte for a blend of convenience, comfort, and deluxe services.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pets are welcome at the hotel for $30 per pet, per night.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: YEG

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs CAD 20 per day.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 910 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Janusz solo_traveller ca
9
2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple ca
7
Does the trick
Pros:

If you want to be on Whyte Ave it’s location is great.
Staff were great, easy to add extra nights to my stay.

Cons:

Noisy hallways, thin walls, so you hear a lot of things you don’t want to.
Parking is sketchy for the price.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Cynthia couple ca
7
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Alyssa solo_traveller ca
5
Cons:

There was no hot water in the morning, and shower pressure is very low.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
M
Morgan couple ca
7
Good Value, Great Location
Pros:

Location was fabulous. The lady with curly hair who worked the front desk was lovely and helpful. Room was clean, beds were comfortable.

Cons:

Rooms were INCREDIBLY hot, which is a struggle for anyone menopausal. They ran out of cutlery so I couldn’t warm up or eat leftovers from a local restaurant.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Angela couple ca
8
Our Favourite part of Edmonton - just bring earplugs!
Pros:

The location is great! Walking distance to the Old Strathcona Market, the Paris Baguette across the street, DaDeOs restaurant (our favourite) just around the corner.

Cons:

The street noise during this visit was insane! I had the worst sleep. Screaming, fighting, sirens all night. Bring your earplugs.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller ca
4
Adequate. I also got a parking ticket from parking in lot!!!!
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room was too hot. Lots of mechanical sounds and people partied and woke me up at 300 AM

I have stayed here many times for convenience but room 301 is loud and hot!

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
J
Jana couple ca
7
Pros:

location, cleanliness

Cons:

parking instructions a bit confusing

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
H
Henri family_with_children ca
1
Cons:

Too much noises . We were not able to sleep at night. Also the beds were very small

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Chadi family_with_children ca
4
Pros:

Clean
Best ever pasterie facing the hotel named Paris Baguette

Cons:

Beds are not queen too small
Shower super bad
Noisy a lot lot lot by night from roads and surrounding pubs
Parking baf, smell awfull from the passage to hotel
Value for momey...definitely not

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Charlene solo_traveller ca
6
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
B
Brendan couple ca
8
Great stay
Pros:

Good location and amenities, cleaning staff were very friendly and did a great job.

Cons:

Front desk staff

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Serena Cook couple ca
2
Pros:

The shops and the bars as well as restaurants

Cons:

No hot water, the room was way to hot and never cooled down. The bed was hard and fell apart. Lady on 3rd floor yelling around about her room having bed bugs. Coffee maker leaked all over the counter.

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Gerald couple ca
10
Location location location
Pros:

Location location location, friendly staff.
Clean.

Cons:

Oversize parking is a bit awkward..

2026-03-31 via Nuitee
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Illia solo_traveller ca
1
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
Gilles Catellier couple ca
6
Our stay was disappointing. I stayed here about 12 years ago and remembered it to be much better.
Pros:

The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast was disappointing considering we paid $14/person. It was basic. Just like you’d get at a roadside motel like super 8.
Parking also costs. $29 to park 1/2 a block away in a non-heated parkade.
The water for shower took a very long time to warm up enough to use it. And never really got hot.

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Emily solo_traveller ca
6
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
H
Hasan family_with_children ca
5
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
D
Doug couple ca
9
It was excellent as usual.
Pros:

It is close to everything we needed during this stay

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
6
2026-03-24 via Nuitee