Downtown District
Banff





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Popular places to visit

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 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.

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.

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.
Banff Legacy Trail
Enjoy a trip to Banff Legacy Trail and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Banff Park Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Banff Park Museum in Banff. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

Guided Tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, or Emerald Lake

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

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Emerald Lake Yoho Banff National Park

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls
Top hotels in Downtown District

Moose Hotel And Suites
Loved the clean room, comfortable with a great view, excellent work out equipment and hot tub was a hit
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Banff Park Lodge
There were two things that I wanted to mention. One was the shampoo, shower gel and conditioner situation. Most places in the US in order to be Eco friendly have dispensers in the room instead of these small plastic field with shampoo and conditioner. I really suggest the owners to consider that. ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Brewster Mountain Lodge
Overall the rooms are fine and the staff was helpful. We found it noisy, perhaps due to our location right above the lobby. Breakfast was basic but fine.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Peaks Hotel & Suites
Nice hotel. It was clean and the rooms and comfortable and quiet. My only issue is they push for you to use your phone as the key card but will only give you a code for one phone. So we still had to go and wait at the front desk for a card so my wife could have a room key as well.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Room didn’t have a microwave initially but we requested one and they provided it right away. The hot tubs and steam room were nice after a day outside, and never too busy. The restaurant food was good, and the foccacia was DELICIOUS. We ordered it as takeaway for a snack in the room almost every ...
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Mount Royal Hotel
Great location. Nice room. The heater in the room was super loud. Room 358.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District

Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

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

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.

Banff Springs District
If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Bow River are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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

