Banff Centre District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Upper Hot Springs
Banff Gondola featuring snow, mountains and a gondola

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 Gondola
Banff National Park Information Centre

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.

Banff National Park Information Centre
Banff Springs Golf Club

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.

Banff Springs Golf Club
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Banff showing wetlands, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Vermilion Lakes

Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Vermilion Lakes

Activities

Wildlife Tour in Banff

Explore Banff + Wildlife

AU$107
per adult
Explore Banff + Wildlife
Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

AU$12
per adult
Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$91
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

AU$135
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

AU$101
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

AU$158
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
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Our pick of the best Banff Centre District Hotel Deals

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$623 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$623
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,283 reviews)
"Great stay... if we could have internet and better cable Everything would be awesome Otherwise great hotel"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
The price is AU$705 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$705
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,710 reviews)
"great stay"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$945 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$945
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (449 reviews)
"Everything was perfect, so clean and cozy!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2025

Otter Hotel
The Fox Hotel and Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites
3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$756 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$756
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,304 reviews)
"Very nice hotel."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Hidden Ridge Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort
3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
The price is AU$793 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$793
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,435 reviews)
"Lots of space in room. Pool is small and no restaurant on site. They do give you a city bus pass for transportation to Banff main town."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Moose Hotel And Suites
Moose Hotel And Suites
4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$1,134 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$1,134
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,074 reviews)
"The Moose Hotel and Suites consistently delivers a great experience. While my stay initially started on a disappointing note due to excessive noise lasting until 4 a.m., the staff promptly addressed my concerns and relocated me to a quieter room, which significantly improved my experience. One unfortunate ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Centre District

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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
Banff showing night scenes and street scenes

Downtown District

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

Downtown District
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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
Banff Gondola which includes views, landscape views and mountains

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
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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.

Cave and Basin District
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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.

Industrial District

Banff Centre District Travel Guide

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