Downtown District Travel Guide

Banff

Banff showing night scenes and street scenes
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Banff featuring nightlife and interior views as well as a large group of people
Banff
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Popular places to visit

Banff National Park Information Centre

Banff National Park Information Centre

After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Banff National Park Information Centre
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson

Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson

Explore the great outdoors at Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson
Central Park

Central Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Central Park, a lovely green space in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Central Park
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

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

Upper Hot Springs
Banff Gondola showing a gondola, landscape views and mountains

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.

Banff Gondola
Banff Springs Golf Club

Banff Springs Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Springs Golf Club

Top hotels in Downtown District

Moose Hotel And Suites
Moose Hotel And Suites
4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ₹58,327 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
₹58,327
₹64,848 total
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,078 reviews)
"Such a wonderful stay and experience!! The facility exceeded all of our expectations. The photos online did not do the property justice. It was so clean and felt/appeared brand new. The staff was welcoming. The dining room food was delicious. We enjoyed all three meals, mocktails from the bar, and ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ₹32,334 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
₹32,334
₹36,075 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,703 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Parking difficult."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ₹37,608 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
₹37,608
₹41,813 total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,737 reviews)
Great location with other sacrifices
"Only negative was not having an elevator from the garage to make it easier to bring luggage up to the hotel. Location was great. Facing the atrium was very exposed- would not recommend this room."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Brewster Mountain Lodge
Brewster Mountain Lodge
3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
The price is ₹34,469 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
₹34,469
₹38,323 total
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,476 reviews)
"Amazing location downtown Banff. The room I was given had a balcony facing out to the road. Great place for a morning brew before heading out, and also a great place for an evening pint before bed. The Lodge is fantastic inside and out - and includes thoughtful and rare details like blackout curtains ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Mount Royal Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel
3 out of 5
138 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB
The price is ₹32,271 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
₹32,271
₹36,005 total
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 hot tubs and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,333 reviews)
"Great place to stay! Clean room, friendly staff, and walkable to a lot of great places to eat and shops to visit. Will stay again!"

Reviewed on 25 Jun 2025

Mount Royal Hotel
Banff Park Lodge
Banff Park Lodge
3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
The price is ₹35,181 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
₹35,181
₹39,114 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,673 reviews)
"Great location, will definitely stay there again"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Banff Park Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District

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Uptown District

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

Uptown District
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Banff Centre District

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

Banff Centre District
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Cave and Basin District

While visiting Cave and Basin District, you might make a stop by sights like Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Bow River.

Cave and Basin District
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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.

Banff Springs District
Banff Gondola which includes views, landscape views and mountains

Sulphur Mountain District

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

Sulphur Mountain District
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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.

Industrial District

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