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
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
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

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 lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

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

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 riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Legacy Trail

Activities

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$78
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours

Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours

AU$62
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Driving Bundle of Canada Tours
Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour

Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour

AU$98
per adult
Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour
In-Depth Banff Area & Canyon Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

In-depth Banff & Johnston Canyon Day Tour

AU$155
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
In-depth Banff & Johnston Canyon Day Tour
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola/Upper Hot Springs Johnston Canyon Cave &Basin

AU$103
per adult
Banff: Gondola/Upper Hot Springs Johnston Canyon Cave &Basin
Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

AU$122
per adult
Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure
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Our pick of the best Downtown District Hotel Deals

Moose Hotel And Suites
Moose Hotel And Suites
4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$366 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$366
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,999 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

Moose Hotel And Suites
Banff Park Lodge
Banff Park Lodge
3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$183 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$183
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,685 reviews)
"Having the jacuzzi in the room was a great option."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

Banff Park Lodge
Brewster Mountain Lodge
Brewster Mountain Lodge
3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$216 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$216
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
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! (1,235 reviews)
"Perfect location, comfortable bed, amazing staff."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Brewster Mountain Lodge
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$209 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
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! (1,505 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice clean room. No complaints!"

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2024

The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$195 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
AU$195
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,694 reviews)
"Everything was really nice. It is starting to show a bit of age inside. The room was really nice and clean. The fireplace was a terrific bonus. Walking distance to all the shops and restaurants"

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2024

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Peaks Hotel and Suites
Peaks Hotel and Suites
3 out of 5
218 Lynx Street,, P.O. Box 2200,, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$281 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$281
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a steam room. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (935 reviews)
"We had such a good stay. Everyone was very accommodating and the hotel is so beautiful. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 16 Dec. 2024

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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 Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum.

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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