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If you want to walk to Rogers Place, stay downtown: in or around ICE District, or in Wîhkwêntôwin (formerly Oliver), the inner-city neighbourhood just west of the core. If you're coming as a family or a group and would rather have bedrooms, a kitchen and free parking than a short walk, a house in a residential neighbourhood plus a planned trip downtown on event night often works better.
We'll be upfront about where we fit. None of our Edmonton homes is downtown. They're in The Orchards and Aster in the southeast, Keswick in the southwest, Albany in the northwest and McConachie in the northeast. This guide covers both choices, how to get to the arena from a home outside the core, and how to turn one game or show into a full weekend.
Rogers Place and ICE District at a glance
Rogers Place is at 10220 104 Ave NW, in ICE District in downtown Edmonton. It's home to the Edmonton Oilers, the city's NHL team, and Explore Edmonton says it "hosts the biggest names in music". The venue's own site also lists the Edmonton Oil Kings, gives a capacity of up to 20,000 fans, and describes ICE District as "the largest mixed-use sports and entertainment district in Canada" (its own claim).
The arena officially opened on September 8, 2016 (City of Edmonton), and the team it hosts won five Stanley Cups in the 1980s (Explore Edmonton).
One mix-up to avoid: Edmonton Elks football is at Commonwealth Stadium, branded Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium since May 2025 (Edmonton Elks), not at Rogers Place. Check the venue on your ticket before you choose where to stay.
Downtown or a house: how to choose
For ICE District accommodation, the trade-off is simple: distance to the arena against space for your group. Here's how the main options compare.
| Where you stay | Best for | What to weigh up |
|---|---|---|
| ICE District and downtown | Walking to the game, a short trip for one or two people | Hotel rooms add up for a group, and you'll still need a plan for parking a car |
| Wîhkwêntôwin (formerly Oliver), just west of downtown | Staying close to the core in an older inner-city neighbourhood | Check the walk or transit route from the exact address |
| Old Strathcona and Whyte Avenue | Restaurants and a night out after the show | It's south of the river, so plan your trip to the arena and back |
| A house in a residential neighbourhood (where our homes are) | Families and groups who want bedrooms, a kitchen, laundry and parking | You'll drive, take transit or use a taxi to the event, so build that into the evening |
Our rule of thumb for guests asking about an Edmonton Oilers game and where to stay:
- One or two people, one night, one show: stay downtown and walk.
- A family with kids, or a group of six or more: a house usually wins. Everyone gets a bed, you can eat at home before the game, and nobody is squeezed into one hotel room.
- A weekend with the game as one part of it: pick the area that suits the rest of your plans, then plan the event night around it.
Where our Edmonton homes are
As of October 2026 we list five homes in Edmonton, each with three to five bedrooms and room for 6 to 13 guests. None is within walking distance of Rogers Place, so you'll need a ride, a car or transit to reach the arena.
| Area | Part of the city | Our homes there |
|---|---|---|
| The Orchards and Aster | Southeast, south of the river | Aster Family Retreat and Aster Modern Retreat, both three bedrooms |
| Keswick | Southwest, south of the river | Keswick Luxury Home, three bedrooms |
| Albany | Northwest | Albany Grand Home, five bedrooms, sleeps 13 |
| McConachie | Northeast | McConachie Grand Home, five bedrooms, sleeps 12 |
Every one of them has air conditioning, a washer and dryer, a dishwasher, free parking, a high chair and a travel crib. The air conditioning matters for a summer concert weekend, and the parking matters because you'll almost certainly have a car. See them all on our Edmonton homes page, and compare the two five-bedroom homes with our other large homes in Calgary and Airdrie on large group homes.
Why a house for an event trip? Because the game is a few hours of a two- or three-day stay. A kitchen means breakfast together instead of four restaurant bills, kids sleep in their own room after a late game, and laundry keeps the luggage small. For more on the city's districts, read our Edmonton neighbourhood guide.
Getting downtown on event night
We won't quote drive times or transit routes, because they depend on the address, the time of day and the event. Here's how to plan it.
Driving
- Decide where you'll park before you leave. Check your ticket and the Rogers Place website for parking and arrival information.
- Leave more time than a map app suggests on an ordinary evening. Everyone is heading to the same few blocks at once.
- Choose a designated driver if anyone in your group is drinking, or leave the car at the house.
Transit
The City of Edmonton's transit service, ETS, runs the city's buses and LRT, and its trip planner shows routes, schedules and service alerts for the date and time you choose. The same page covers Park & Ride. One option from a home on the edge of the city is to drive to a station with parking and ride in, but check two things first: that the route works from your address, and when the last trip home leaves after a late finish.
Taxi or ride-share
Easy on the way in. Afterwards, expect a wait while the crowd leaves, and agree on a pick-up spot a few blocks away before you go in.
Making a weekend of it
- Downtown: Explore Edmonton lists the Royal Alberta Museum, the Art Gallery of Alberta and the Neon Sign Museum on 104 Street, all downtown like the arena.
- Old Strathcona: Explore Edmonton calls the area around Whyte (82) Avenue "one of Edmonton's trendiest neighbourhoods", and mentions the year-round indoor Old Strathcona Farmers' Market on Saturdays (Explore Edmonton).
- West Edmonton Mall: at 8882 170 St, the mall says it covers 5.3 million square feet with more than 800 stores and services and more than 100 dining venues (West Edmonton Mall). It also says its World Waterpark is home to "the world's largest indoor wave pool", a good plan for kids the morning after a late game.
- The river valley: the North Saskatchewan River valley park system runs through the middle of the city, a good walk before the drive home.
Your event-weekend checklist
- Check the venue, the date and the start time on your ticket
- Choose downtown or a house based on your group's size and how you'll reach the arena
- Look up the route from the exact address, at the time you'll be travelling
- Plan parking, or check transit and the last trip home on the ETS trip planner
- Count beds, not just guests: read each listing's bed layout
- Check the home's guest limit and quiet hours
- Read the cancellation policy before you book
Booking a home on premierstays.ca
When you book direct on premierstays.ca, prices include cleaning and fees, taxes are added at checkout, and every fee is shown before you pay. Some homes book instantly; others are a request to book, where the host approves first. Each listing shows its cancellation policy. Start with a search for Edmonton on your dates.
On taxes, as of October 2026: Alberta's tourism levy is 6% for accommodation booked after March 31, 2026, and GST applies to short-term accommodation of less than a month. Rules can change, so check the sources. Your quote at checkout shows exactly which taxes apply.
House rules are the same in every home: no parties or events, however big the house. Watching the game with your own group, within the home's guest limit and quiet hours, is fine. Inviting extra people over for a watch party is not.
Questions before you book? Email hello@premierstays.ca, call (587) 400-0720 or use our contact page.
Frequently asked questions
Are any of your homes within walking distance of Rogers Place?
No. None of our Edmonton homes is downtown. As of October 2026 they're in The Orchards and Aster in the southeast, Keswick in the southwest, Albany in the northwest and McConachie in the northeast. If walking to the arena matters most, look at downtown or Wîhkwêntôwin (formerly Oliver). If space, a kitchen and free parking matter more, a house works well; just plan how you'll get downtown and back on event night.
What is the best area to stay for an Oilers game?
For one or two people on a short trip, downtown in or near ICE District, because you can walk to Rogers Place. For a family or a group, a house in a residential neighbourhood often makes more sense: bedrooms for everyone, a kitchen and parking. Old Strathcona suits a night out, but it's south of the river, so plan your route to the arena.
How do I get to Rogers Place from a home outside downtown?
Drive and park, take transit, or use a taxi or ride-share. Check your ticket and the venue's website for parking and arrival information before you leave. Edmonton's transit service, ETS, has a trip planner that shows routes and schedules for your date and time, plus Park & Ride information. Whatever you choose, check the route from your exact address and how you'll get home after a late finish.
Can we watch the game with friends at the rental?
Your own group can, as long as everyone is within the home's guest limit and quiet hours. Parties and events are never allowed at our homes, and that includes watch parties with extra guests. Each listing sets its own occupancy limit and quiet hours, so read them before you book, and ask us at hello@premierstays.ca if you're unsure whether your plan fits.
How far is Edmonton International Airport from downtown?
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) says it's 30 kilometres south of downtown Edmonton along Highway 2, typically a 30-minute drive (YEG). Our homes in The Orchards, Aster and Keswick are on the south side of the city, the same side as the airport, while Albany and McConachie are on the north side. Check the route from your home on a map before you book.
