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
Explore the great outdoors at Upper Hot Springs and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.
Banff Gondola
Enjoy a trip to Banff Gondola and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
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
Brewster Mountain Lodge
Great staff, great location
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Moose Hotel And Suites
We didn’t eat breakfast
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Banff Park Lodge
Our favorite place to stay in Banff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Peaks Hotel & Suites
Exceeded expectations - new hotel with very friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Mount Royal Hotel
Very good location with very friendly staff so clean good choice
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
I had a really lovely stay at the Ptarmigan Inn in Banff. The location is perfect — right in the heart of town and within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, and transport. The room was clean, comfortable, and cosy after long days out exploring, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District
Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.
Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.
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, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sulphur Mountain District
While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.
