Banff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Banff which includes mountains, landscape views and a small town or village
Banff which includes mountains, landscape views and a small town or village
Vermilion Lakes showing a lake or waterhole, mountains and mist or fog
Banff which includes a small town or village and mountains
Vermilion Lakes showing wetlands, mountains and a lake or waterhole

Banff Travel Guide Video

Where to stay in Banff

Amazing place for kids, but also for adults who love sweets when visit in Banff Town of Alberta, Canada. Great selection of hard to find traditional sweets, homemake fudges, variety of chocolates and candies from around the world. It's an impressive place will remind your childhood!
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Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown District
Quick trip up to the summit. Provides great views of the Bow Valley.

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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Tunnel Mountain District

If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Tunnel Mountain 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
Easily one of the coolest hotels, in the most majestic of settings. What a cool place!

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
Such a stunning view.  The beauty around Banff was breath taking

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
Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 out of 5
700 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,706 reviews)
The whole hotel was clean and comfortable, we especially enjoyed the hot tub area with showers and locker rooms located in the gym area.

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is 2.813.374 ₫ per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
2.813.374 ₫
3.127.908 ₫ total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,016 reviews)
Amazing!!!!

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is 3.379.825 ₫ per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
3.379.825 ₫
3.757.688 ₫ total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,724 reviews)
Hotel was amazing

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets

3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road Banff AB
Stay at this ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,936 reviews)
We stayed with our family of seven and had a wonderful experience. Check in was smooth and welcoming, and the front desk staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They even suggested a restaurant right across the street, which turned out to be delicious and so convenient since we could just walk ...

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Hidden Ridge Resort

Hidden Ridge Resort

3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way Banff AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,838 reviews)
Great rooms with wood burning fireplace, perfect for a family! Hot tub was great and the change rooms are perfect!

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hidden Ridge Resort
Basecamp Suites Banff

Basecamp Suites Banff

2.5 out of 5
101, 316 Marten St Banff AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 hot tubs and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (416 reviews)
Everything was great, unfortunately we didn’t get to experience the hot tub as it was closed down to the cold snap but will definitely come back to experience the hot tub!

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Basecamp Suites Banff
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Banff

4.7
Top destination
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4 - Good
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing place, loved it

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We have always loved Banff but recently it is often over busy however thus week it was only pleasantly busy. Food prices have gone up a lot recently

5/5 - Excellent

Veviene

I really love here and can’t believe I’m natural and human can make it! If I have a next change to come again I wil do :)

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

From what I have explored so far Banff its a very friendly and beautiful place, there is a good social scene and the mountains are incredible

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Glorious.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

What great place to visit well worth going

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