Downtown District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Banff featuring street scenes and night scenes
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Photo provided by Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Banff showing interior views and nightlife 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

4.5/5(14 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.

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

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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 lakeside 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 lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Banff Legacy Trail

4/5(1 review)

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

Activities

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

NZ$105
per adult
96% 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

NZ$146
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Banff: Columbia Icefield, Skywalk, Parkway, Bow & Peyto Lake
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

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

NZ$171
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Calgary: Banff Gondola/Upper Hot Springs, Johnston Canyon

Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka

NZ$110
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Banff: Gondola Hot Spring, Johnston Canyon & Lake Minnewanka
Picture 1 for Activity Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket

NZ$156
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Jasper: Columbia Icefield Skywalk and Ice Explorer Ticket
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs

NZ$155
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Banff Town: Gondola, Lake Louise, Moraine, Hot Springs
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Our pick of the best Downtown District Hotel Deals

Moose Hotel And Suites

Moose Hotel And Suites

4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$1,221 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$1,221
27 July - 28 July
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! (2,076 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel! Highly recommend !"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
The Elk & Avenue Hotel

The Elk & Avenue Hotel

3 out of 5
333 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$748 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$748
18 Aug - 19 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! (1,700 reviews)
"Lovely hotel in a great location"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

The Elk & Avenue Hotel
Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

3 out of 5
337 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$773 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$773
24 July - 25 July
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! (1,734 reviews)
"Staff was excellent. Restaurant was not."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Brewster Mountain Lodge

Brewster Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$654 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$654
18 Aug - 19 Aug
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! (1,494 reviews)
Wonderful Downtown Banff hotel
"It was fantastic. We parked our car for 4 days and used Roam Transit to get around. Great downtown location."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 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 NZ$855 per night from 25 July to 26 July
NZ$855
25 July - 26 July
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great hotel. Wed booked another in Banff that didn’t meet expectations, so we moved over to Peaks and it was everything we needed. Great location, comfy rooms, fantastic shower. I’m looking forward to returning!"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Peaks Hotel and Suites
Banff Park Lodge

Banff Park Lodge

3 out of 5
201 Lynx Street, Banff, AB
The price is NZ$806 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$806
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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! (1,678 reviews)
"Clean, close to restaurants, newly renovated"

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

Banff Park Lodge
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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 mountains, views and a gondola

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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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 Travel Guide

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