The Best Hotels in Downtown District, Banff - 2026 Updated Prices

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Where to stay in Downtown District

Find the best Downtown District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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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A mountain with a clear sky, red chairs, and a sign in a forested area.

Tunnel Mountain District

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

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A modern building complex with a mountain backdrop.

Banff Centre District

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

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A large, illuminated hotel with multiple towers, surrounded by dense forest.

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.

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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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Top Downtown District Hotel Reviews

Elk + Avenue Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable bed,nice shower,love the location right downtown"

Moose Hotel And Suites

8/10 Good

"A microwave in the room would have been nice. We had to go to the front desk a couple of times to ask them to heat up some takeout. This is the first hotel we've stayed at where staff waited until late in the afternoon to clean the rooms. We would spend the entire day out and return quite late in the day to find that staff had only just started cleaning rooms. Very inconvenient as we'd have to leave the room again and wait anywhere between 1 and 3 hours for them to get to our room."

Mount Royal Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! This is in the HEART of Banff. You cannot beat the location. The hotel is VERY old (1908), but redone in 2018. Room #456 was waaayy at the other end of the hotel, where you have to take 3 random stairs down (yes, it's on the 4th fl) + multi turns, but that did not bother us. It would someone with mobility issues though. It was an end unit with a view of the rooftop (yes...the actual roof, facing other windows), but that did not bother us either, as we were literally sleeping & showering in the room. Plus only stayed 1 night. The bed was über comfortable. The shower had good water pressure and hot water...all bonuses for a super old building. Tiny tiny room, but was perfect for the 1 night stay. Brazen (restaurant on main level of hotel) was delicious & super convenient being on the first floor. We got a 15% coupon when we checked in...unfortunately forgot to use it. But worth what we paid. Parking was a bit dicey...we had to park across the alleyway in a dirt parking lot, but it was only $10. We seemed to get last spot. Not ideal for larger vehicles (big SUVs or trucks). Overall though...I rate it a 4.7 if I could. Only because the few things we did not know (room way at back of hotel with 4 turns, 3 stairs to access and the parking). It would have been nice to know BEFORE booking. Felt like we got a few 'surprises' that weren't necessarily welcome ones. But overall...comfortable, super polite & helpful staff, excellent location and CLEAN!!!"

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown District like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Banff's Downtown District neighbourhood. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown District? Consider a visit to Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau while you're in the neighbourhood.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown District?

If you're searching for places to stay in Banff, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 46 Downtown District hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown District, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown District.

What can I see and do in this Banff neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Park Museum and Canadian Ski Museum West highlight Banff's cultural scene. Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are some popular places to visit in the area around Downtown District. When you're sightseeing in Banff, Canada House Gallery and Central Park are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown District and the greater Banff area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Banff Station.

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Bow View Lodge

Brewster Mountain Lodge

Peaks Hotel & Suites

Banff Park Lodge

Moose Hotel And Suites

Mount Royal Hotel

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Elk + Avenue Hotel

King Edward Hotel

Basecamp Suites Banff

Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows

The Juniper Hotel

Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Fairmont Banff Springs

Canmore Rocky Mountain Inn

Rundle Chalets

Sunshine Mountain Lodge

Golden Ridge Collection

Where to stay in Downtown District

Uptown District

Tunnel Mountain District

Banff Centre District

Banff Springs District

Sulphur Mountain District

Top Downtown District Hotel Reviews

Elk + Avenue Hotel

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