Uptown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by DL Herrera
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Jillian Tester
Photo by Linda Nisbett
Photo by Linda Nisbett

Popular places to visit

Banff Gondola featuring snow, mountains and a gondola

Banff Gondola

4.5/5(31 reviews)

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
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

4.5/5(8 reviews)

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 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
Banff Springs Golf Club

Banff Springs Golf Club

3/5(2 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Springs Golf Club
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

4/5(8 reviews)

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

4.5/5(11 reviews)

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

Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

AU$92
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

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

AU$152
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

AU$108
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$80
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

AU$168
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

AU$103
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
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Our pick of the best Uptown District Hotel Deals

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$205 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$205
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,855 reviews)
"The room was nice a bit outdated at for example the door of bathroom. The room Was a bit outdated as well. But good and clean. We upgraded to a room with balcony but that was a bad view looking into the next hotel parking and rooms. All in all a nice hotel but over priced. It was clean and no noise ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$261 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$261
30 Oct - 31 Oct
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! (925 reviews)
Honeymoon trip
"Mountainview feom top floor impressive, restaurant amazing, staff so friendly. The breakfast was absolutely amazing."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Otter Hotel
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
The price is AU$295 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$295
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,718 reviews)
"Room was really nice. Enjoyed the hot tub, incredible view!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$185 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$185
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (2,476 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, unique hot pools (although they were warm not hot). Views were obstructed due to the room type I chose, but outside of the hotel they are spectacular as always. Quick walk to downtown. Definitely will be staying there again"

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Banff Aspen Lodge

Banff Aspen Lodge

3 out of 5
401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$205 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$205
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,263 reviews)
"This hotel is located a few blocks away from the main downtown area. I would say about a 3-5 minute walk. There are no restaurants onsite, but there is a cafe on the ground floor. You do get free breakfast every morning from 6:30am-10am. It's not a very big space, but was not full when we went on ..."

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

Banff Aspen Lodge
Rundlestone Lodge

Rundlestone Lodge

3 out of 5
537 Banff Avenue - Box 489, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$153 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$153
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,846 reviews)
"Spacious room. Mountain view. Parking in lower level."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Rundlestone Lodge
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Other neighbourhoods around Uptown 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 featuring street scenes and night 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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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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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
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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
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

Uptown District Travel Guide

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