But there are a TON of hotels near South Common that are inexpensive. During my search for group rates, I found a group of hotels on Calgary Trail and Ellerslie (so a 10 min cab away).
$93/night dependent on demand.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Edmonton/South, Alberta, Canada
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4.3
Address: 10020 12 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0P9
Phone: (780) 801-2600
$95/night dependent on demand.
Sandman Signature Hotel
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4.1
Address: 10111 Ellerslie Rd SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0J3
Phone: (780) 430-7263
$113/night
Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton Gateway
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4.4
Address: 10010 12 Ave SW, Edmonton, AB T6X 0P9
Phone: (780) 801-4000
$104/night
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Edmonton South
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4.4
Address: 1115 103A St SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 1A1
Phone: (780) 540-5110