Banff Centre District Travel Guide

Banff

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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 Tour in Banff

Explore Banff + Wildlife

฿2,260
per adult
Explore Banff + Wildlife
Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour

฿260
per adult
Tunnel Mountain Trail: a Smartphone Audio Nature Tour
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

฿2,040
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
From Calgary: Columbia Icefield, Bow Lake & Peyto Lake Trip

Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake

฿2,843
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

฿2,132
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

฿3,080
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
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Top hotels in Banff Centre District

Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ฿18,900 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿18,900
฿21,013 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (577 reviews)
"Exactly what we were looking for - staff were immensely helpful (specific shout-out to Petra for her great advice and support figuring out our plans), coffee everyday was terrific (love the emphasis on low/zero waste), hot pools were stunning, room and facilities were lovely and very comfortable. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Otter Hotel
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 ฿13,412 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿13,412
฿14,912 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,731 reviews)
"No ac in the rooms"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Canmore Inn & Suites

Canmore Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
1402 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Canmore. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,114 reviews)
"Great staff"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

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Canmore Inn & Suites
The Fox Hotel and Suites

The Fox Hotel and Suites

3.5 out of 5
461 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ฿12,114 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
฿12,114
฿13,468 total
21 Aug - 22 Aug
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! (2,378 reviews)
"Spacious room walkable to lots of dining options staff was helpful and welcoming"

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

The Fox Hotel and Suites
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿20,005 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿20,005
฿22,241 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
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! (1,552 reviews)
"When I go back to Banff, there is no doubt that I will be staying at Canoe again. It was the nicest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. The bonus is having the hot pool, sauna, coffee shop and restaurant. It was a 5 star experience!!!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is ฿12,277 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿12,277
฿13,650 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,361 reviews)
"It was a good option for last minute bookings out of the business of high season"

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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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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
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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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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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 Centre District Travel Guide