Banff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A valley with a town, mountains, and a river.
A lake with a forest and a mountain in the background.
A mountain town with autumn trees, a prominent mountain in the background, and a pedestrian crossing.
A calm lake with a wooden dock, surrounded by a forest and a mountain in the background.
A historic stone building with multiple windows and a central tower.

Where to stay in Banff

Find the best Banff areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Banff
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Photo by Ewa MK
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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.

A snow-covered mountain range with a town illuminated by lights in the valley below.

Sulphur Mountain District

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

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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.

A mountain lake with clear turquoise water reflecting the surrounding peaks and forest.

Uptown District

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

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Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff International Research Station.

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is 11.043.225 ₫ per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
11.043.225 ₫
12.503.139 ₫ total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (3,073 reviews)
"Hot tub was not well maintained and the resort in general is outdated and poor craftsmanship. For instance, our dishwasher wasn’t attached to the counter so every time you opened it, the whole unit fell forward; water stains on the ceiling; holes in the walls, etc."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue Banff AB
The price is 19.667.815 ₫ per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
19.667.815 ₫
22.267.898 ₫ total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel 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. ...
Hotel Canoe and Suites
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa

3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is 11.418.207 ₫ per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
11.418.207 ₫
12.927.694 ₫ total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,328 reviews)
"Stayed one night - hotel is cute, walking distance to downtown. Parking underground that’s included. Hotel rooms do not have AC! The hallways do, but the rooms have heat only. Every room has a fan, and we were able to ask for a second one. Beds were fine, room was clean and quiet. The bathroom was ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (5,073 reviews)
"I've stayed before and loved it. This is the second time I've booked it for the family to stay while in Banff, and both times they loved it. Absolutely loved it."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Hidden Ridge Resort
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! (4,202 reviews)
"Location on property and ambiance was excellent. Watersport area was really loved by the kids. They could provide better beds as sofa bed was really bad with almost no strength in its spring."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
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! (460 reviews)
"Extremely convenient location - supermarket, Asian supermarket, restaurants, public transportation, and shops."

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Basecamp Suites Banff
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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.

Stay near popular Banff attractions

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Photo by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Open Photo by Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Banff Gondola

9.4/10 (7,827 reviews)
Banff Gondola is a popular place to visit in Banff and nearby activities include skiing. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
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Cities near Banff

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Lake Louise

A street with wooden buildings and a mountain range in the background.

Canmore

A river winding through a valley with a railway track alongside it.

Radium Hot Springs

A hydroelectric dam with a large water reservoir and a mountain backdrop.

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