Downtown District Travel Guide
Banff
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Top hotels in Downtown District
Moose Hotel And Suites
Unbeatable location. Clean and functional
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Brewster Mountain Lodge
We loved the Resort and rooms. A true Banff cabin feel and experience. Staff were all super friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
The guest service agents are some of the best out there. Very helpful and approachable, always willing to help and always with a smile on. This is our second time staying at the Elk and will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Banff Park Lodge
It is very nice and clean and the staff are very kind. The location is great!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Peaks Hotel & Suites
Peaks is a relatively new property in Banff and I had a good stay - mostly because of the amazing housekeeping staff. They cleaned my room every day for a 4-night stay which is unheard of in 2025. The property is also within a short walk to most of Banff’s best restaurants and transit options. Where ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Mount Royal Hotel
Hotel is very nice, lobby is a bit small but very cozy and smells soo good in there. Was surprised how big the hotel room was with 2 Queen beds. Originally we booked a room with a King bed (I asked the room on higher level to be closer to roof top hot tub. Unfortunately the room view was at the brick ...
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.
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.
Banff Springs District
If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Bow River 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.
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.
