Downtown District Travel Guide

Banff

A mountain town street with shops, a speed limit sign, and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A snow-covered mountain range with a town nestled in the valley.
A snow-covered railway station with mountains in the background.
A storefront with a sign reading "Sweet Shoppe" and a bicycle parked outside.
A calm river reflecting the surrounding autumn foliage and distant mountains.

Stay near popular Downtown District attractions

A turquoise lake surrounded by mountains and dense forest.

Banff National Park Information Centre

9.2/10 (3,022 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.
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Things to do

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

฿2,124
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park
Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

฿1,957
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise,Moraine Lake,Emerald Lake Day Trip from Banff/Calgary
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary

฿265
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Smartphone Audio Driving Tour between Banff and Calgary
Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

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

฿2,051
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon
Picture 4 for Activity Banff: 2-Day Banff Lake Louise & Yoho N.P. Tour

Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2-Day Tour

฿4,465
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Banff Gondola, & Yoho National Park 2-Day Tour
Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

฿1,862
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Downtown District

Moose Hotel And Suites

Moose Hotel And Suites

4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿7,590 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿7,590
฿8,593 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular ...
Moose Hotel And Suites
Brewster Mountain Lodge

Brewster Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street Banff AB
Fully refundable
The price is ฿3,822 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
฿3,822
฿4,327 total
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,926 reviews)
"Staff were very friendly & helpful. Great location"

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Banff Park Lodge

Banff Park Lodge

3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street Banff AB
The price is ฿4,579 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,579
฿5,185 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,414 reviews)
"Clean and nice."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Banff Park Lodge
Mount Royal Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel

3 out of 5
138 Banff Avenue Banff AB
The price is ฿3,677 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,677
฿4,213 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,377 reviews)
"Clean property, comfortable beds and quiet"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Mount Royal Hotel
Elk + Avenue Hotel

Elk + Avenue Hotel

3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿3,677 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,677
฿4,213 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,039 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Very quiet and close to downtown."

Reviewed on 1 Nov 2026

Elk + Avenue Hotel
Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave Banff AB
The price is ฿4,085 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,085
฿4,625 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
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Where to stay in Downtown District

Find the best Downtown District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A turquoise lake surrounded by rugged mountains and dense forests.

Uptown District

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

A mountain with a clear sky, red chairs, and a sign in a forested area.
Photo by Ewa MK
Open Photo by Ewa MK

Tunnel Mountain District

Though Tunnel Mountain District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Banff Springs Golf Club and Tunnel Mountain.

A mountain range with a turquoise lake surrounded by dense forests.

Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Surprise Corner.

A large, illuminated hotel with multiple towers, surrounded by dense forest.
Photo by Jeff Whyte
Open Photo by Jeff Whyte

Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Bowl Valley Five Pin and Pints are top sights worth seeing.

A snow-covered mountain range with a town illuminated by lights in the valley below.

Sulphur Mountain District

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

Downtown District Travel Guide