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

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

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

AU$156
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

AU$131
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$63
per child
98% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

AU$105
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

AU$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing
Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

AU$56
per child
100% of travellers recommend
Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise
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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
The price is AU$1,042 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$1,042
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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! (2,092 reviews)
"The room was pricey for a small bed and old facilities but the restaurant was delicious"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
Brewster Mountain Lodge

Brewster Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
The price is AU$616 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
AU$616
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,516 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in the heart of downtown Banff"

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Brewster Mountain Lodge
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$755 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
AU$755
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Very convenient location, close to shops and dining. Modern, clean and cozy. For the price we paid per night, a free parking could have been included. The free bottle of wine was a nice touch. Overall we were very happy with our stay, we would like to visit again someday."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Peaks Hotel and Suites
The Elk & Avenue Hotel

The Elk & Avenue Hotel

3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$675 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
AU$675
4 Aug - 5 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,700 reviews)
"Location and room was fantastic- Super clean- Right in the heart of Banff😉"

Reviewed on 2 Aug. 2025

The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Banff Park Lodge

Banff Park Lodge

3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
The price is AU$642 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$642
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,683 reviews)
"Place"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Banff Park Lodge
Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$669 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$669
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,741 reviews)
"We had a great stay and a awesome place . Nearby to all amenities in Banff."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
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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 showing mountains, views and a gondola

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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