Uptown District Travel Guide

Banff

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 showing a gondola, landscape views and mountains

Banff Gondola

Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.

Banff Gondola
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

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

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

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

Banff Springs Golf Club
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

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 featuring a lake or waterhole, wetlands and landscape views

Vermilion Lakes

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

Things to do

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

฿2,184
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

฿2,889
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

฿254
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
From Calgary: Banff National Park Premium Day Tour

Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip

฿2,774
per adult
Calgary/Canmore: Banff National Park & Lake Louise Day Trip
Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

฿3,444
per adult
Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure
Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

฿2,496
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
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Top hotels in Uptown District

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 ฿3,918 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
฿3,918
฿4,356 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,841 reviews)
"Fantastic place to spend a few nights in Banff."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
The price is ฿5,195 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿5,195
฿5,776 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,692 reviews)
"Amazing experience much better than elk + avenue hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ฿4,778 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿4,778
฿5,312 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (879 reviews)
"Room is clean, cozy, spacious and gives you breathtaking views of the mountains from the balcony. Location is a little farther from the busiest area in Banff (aprox. 8 minutes walking), which makes it very quiet. It was a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Otter Hotel
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ฿3,735 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿3,735
฿4,152 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,453 reviews)
"Stunning. Everything is beautiful"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Rundlestone Lodge

Rundlestone Lodge

3 out of 5
537 Banff Avenue - Box 489, Banff, AB
The price is ฿2,900 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
฿2,900
฿3,224 total
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,833 reviews)
"Clean quiet rooms. Front desk help was ok but not great."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Rundlestone Lodge
Banff Aspen Lodge

Banff Aspen Lodge

3 out of 5
401 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ฿3,526 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,526
฿3,920 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,278 reviews)
"Great breakfast, friendly staff"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Banff Aspen 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 showing night scenes and street 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 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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