Downtown District Travel Guide
Banff





Visit Downtown District
Stay near popular Downtown District attractions
Things to do

Sunwapta, Athabasca Falls, Peyto, Bow Lake, Icefield Parkway

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls TRIP

Calgary/Canmore/Banff: Columbia Icefield, Peyto, Bow Lake

Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Guided Tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, or Emerald Lake
Top hotels in Downtown District

Moose Hotel And Suites
"The hotel is in a great location with parking. Made walking around town easy and accessible to all restaurants and shops. Rooms are spacious though the first floor inside facing rooms feel a little claustrophobic and not so bright. Would have preferred a higher floor. Some of the staff are amazing ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Banff Park Lodge
"Very centrally located, decent rooms with amenities, efficient housekeeping, excellent breakfast though a bit pricey, courteous staff and convenient paid parking options. Unfortunately renovations were ongoing so was a bit of an inconvenience."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Elk + Avenue Hotel
"Location was great, staff was amazing but the hotel room was very warm out… dents and scratches on the doors, shower floor was all scratched and looked dirty. It’s been somewhat renovated but not well done."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Peaks Hotel & Suites
"Great hotel in a perfect part of Banff to explore! Hot tub is across the street in their partner holler which was nice, but would have used it more if in the same physical location. All in all excellent spot!"
Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Brewster Mountain Lodge
"Location….location…location! It’s situated perfectly in the middle of everything…"
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Mount Royal Hotel
"I found the hotel, very dark, causing a dingy kind of look. It is centrally located great location and the staff were lovely."
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown District
- Uptown District
- Tunnel Mountain District
- Banff Centre District
- Banff Springs District
- Sulphur Mountain District

Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Tunnel Mountain District
If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff International Research Station.

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.

Sulphur Mountain District
While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola.






















