Cave and Basin District Travel Guide
Banff





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Popular places to visit

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum during your travels in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Banff Gondola
Enjoy a stunning 360-degree panorama of Banff and its surrounding mountains as you ride in comfort to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.

Upper Hot Springs
Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Walk around the campus at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity as part of your travels around Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.
Top hotels in Cave and Basin District

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Was a cozy room, curtain rod falling off wall, hole in washroom wall, clumps of hair left all over in the shower frok the previous guest
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

The Fox Hotel and Suites
The hotel is looking a little run down
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Moose Hotel And Suites
Hot tub and sauna were amazing. Good location in town close to everything except the train lines which ran a lot. We are light sleepers so this was a shock to our system. Bed was too firm but this is a personal preference. Great shower area and overall great customer service.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Rocky Mountain Ski Lodge
Lovely older style hotel. Staff helpful. Room clean and spacious. 20 mins walk to downtown pubs. Walks along Bow river easy. Best of all the mountain views were totally stunning. FABULOUS!!
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide
Clean hotel
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

Hotel Canoe and Suites
The hotel itself was great — the room was nice, and the view was beautiful. Unfortunately, the restaurant, Sudden Sally, really dragged the experience down. It was extremely hit or miss, mostly miss. The breakfast sandwich I ordered tasted old and honestly disgusting, like it had been sitting around ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Cave and Basin District

Downtown District
If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies are top sights worth seeing.

Sulphur Mountain District
While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.

Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Springs District
If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Industrial District
Industrial District might not have many top sights, but Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
