Downtown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Banff featuring street scenes and night scenes
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Banff showing interior views and nightlife as well as a large group of people
Banff
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Popular places to visit

Banff National Park Information Centre

Banff National Park Information Centre

4.5/5(14 reviews)

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
Central Park

Central Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

Central Park
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson

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.

Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

Banff Legacy Trail

4/5(1 review)

Enjoy a trip to Banff Legacy Trail and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Legacy Trail

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Activities

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$77
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$119
per adult
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$99
per adult
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise & Banff & Moraine Lake Tour from Calgary or Banff

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

AU$109
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour

Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour

AU$100
per adult
Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour
Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

2-Day Banff Lake Louise, Moraine & Emerald Yoho N.P. Tour

AU$218
per adult
2-Day Banff Lake Louise, Moraine & Emerald Yoho N.P. Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown District Hotel Deals

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Brewster Mountain Lodge
3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
The price is AU$198 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,345 reviews)
"Great location for city walk. Decent breakfast options, getting us ready to hit the slopes. And I like the communications before and after my stay."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Moose Hotel And Suites
Moose Hotel And Suites
4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$394 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
AU$394
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
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! (2,022 reviews)
"great location"

Reviewed on 28 Mar. 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$162 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
AU$162
includes taxes & fees
14 Apr - 15 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,560 reviews)
"Comfortable room with lots of space."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Banff Park Lodge
Banff Park Lodge
3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
The price is AU$185 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,700 reviews)
"Great hotel and very centrally located."

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Banff Park Lodge
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$209 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,720 reviews)
"We stayed in a king superior room. It was lovely - clean and well stocked. Hot tub room was mediocre. Housecoats in rooms would be a nice addition."

Reviewed on 27 Mar. 2025

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Mount Royal Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel
3 out of 5
138 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB
The price is AU$194 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$194
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 hot tubs, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,301 reviews)
"The staff was incredibly friendly and granted us access to our room even before the usual check-in time. Despite arriving 3 hours early, they allowed us to use the parking lot before the check-in process."

Reviewed on 25 Mar. 2025

Mount Royal Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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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
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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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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 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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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

Downtown District Travel Guide

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