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 lakeside 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 riverfront 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$79
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Electric Fat Biking Adventure in Banff | Small Group Adventure

Electric Fat Biking Adventure in Banff | Small Group Adventure

AU$165
per adult
Electric Fat Biking Adventure in Banff | Small Group Adventure
Banff: Highlights and Wildlife Group Tour

Banff: Highlights and Wildlife Group Tour

AU$123
per adult
Banff: Highlights and Wildlife Group Tour
Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour

Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour

AU$99
per adult
Banff: Sunset and Stars Evening Walking Tour
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon Bus Tour

AU$104
per adult
Banff: Gondola, Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon Bus Tour
In-Depth Banff Area & Canyon Day Tour from Calgary or Banff

In-depth Banff & Johnston Canyon Day Tour

AU$125
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
In-depth Banff & Johnston Canyon Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown District Hotel Deals

Banff Park Lodge
Banff Park Lodge
3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
The price is AU$185 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$185
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (1,722 reviews)
"Love the facilities, location and new renovations! Carpetting, beds and rooms are really nice"

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

Banff Park Lodge
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$371 per night from 28 Jan to 29 Jan
AU$371
includes taxes & fees
28 Jan - 29 Jan
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! (2,023 reviews)
"Nice hotel and clean"

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
Brewster Mountain Lodge
Brewster Mountain Lodge
3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
The price is AU$200 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$200
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (1,272 reviews)
"Excellent stay - as always. Clean, friendly, affordable."

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$188 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
AU$188
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
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! (1,697 reviews)
"the coffee maker hasn’t been cleaned properly, and there’s is no microwave but overall, staffs are friendly and place is clean."

Reviewed on 18 Jan. 2025

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
The Elk & Avenue Hotel
3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$237 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$237
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (1,540 reviews)
"Nice hotel. Loved that there was a restaurant and a coffee shop in the building. Check in and check out were easy peasy. Very close to downtown (basically in downtown) and very walkable. Overall, very good stay."

Reviewed on 16 Jan. 2025

The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel
3 out of 5
138 Banff Avenue, Banff, AB
The price is AU$212 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$212
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 spa tubs, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,320 reviews)
January 2025 - Mount Royal Hotel
"The Mount Royal Hotel is in the ideal central location in Banff making everywhere accessible including Ski runs as the shuttle pick up point is the car park to the hotel to the rear of the hotel. The bus stop to the Gondola and Hot Springs is located just across the Road. The rooms were very clean ..."

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 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, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Bow River 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 Banff Cascades of Time Gardens and Upper Hot Springs.

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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