Downtown District

Banff

Banff which includes night scenes and street scenes
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Banff which includes nightlife and interior views as well as a large group of people
Banff
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism

Popular places to visit

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
Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson

Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson

Explore the great outdoors at Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson
Central Park

Central Park

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Central Park, a lovely green space in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Central Park

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Banff Legacy Trail

Enjoy a trip to Banff Legacy Trail and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Legacy Trail

Things to do

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

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

€74
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies

Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies

€34
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

€54
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

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

€88
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing

€28
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ticket to Banff Norquay with Chairlift Sightseeing
From Banff/Canmore: Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

From Banff/Canmore: Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise

€62
per adult
From Banff/Canmore: Shuttle to Moraine Lake and Lake Louise
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €658 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
€658
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,090 reviews)
"Expensive but we got a beautiful, very comfortable room. It was a suite with a fireplace and a tiny kitchen with a water kettle, coffee maker, fridge, microwave, along with plates, bowls, and silverware. Restaurants, grocery and stores were conveniently close, one or two blocks away. The only thing ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
Brewster Mountain Lodge

Brewster Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
The price is €367 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
€367
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free ski shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,521 reviews)
"Highly recommended"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Peaks Hotel and Suites

Peaks Hotel and Suites

3 out of 5
218 Lynx Street,, P.O. Box 2200,, Banff, AB
The price is €397 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
€397
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a steam room. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect for a trip to Banff, located in the downtown area with all the local restaurants and shops. We loved the hotel, its new and the staff were great even offering us umbrellas as we ventured out in the rain. We will definitely be back here!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Peaks Hotel and Suites
The Elk & Avenue Hotel

The Elk & Avenue Hotel

3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is €347 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
€347
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, a sauna, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,707 reviews)
"In downtown of Banff town. Location is very good."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Banff Park Lodge

Banff Park Lodge

3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
The price is €412 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€412
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star ski hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,690 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms, staff were very helpful and pool area was very clean Would definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Banff Park Lodge
Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is €404 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
€404
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,749 reviews)
"Excellent staff, cozy environment, honest housekeeping staff ( left my watch after check out, called the hotel hours later about my watch and they said they found it, i will pick it up on the next day)"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around 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
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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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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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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 Gondola showing a gondola, 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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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

Downtown District

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