Must-see hotels in Banff & Jasper National Parks

  • Skoki Lodge

    Banff National Park

    Built in 1931 and overlooking a glorious high mountain valley, Skoki was one of the Canadian Rockies' earliest backcountry lodges and remains one of the…

  • HI Jasper

    Jasper Town & Around

    Jasper's 157-bed HI hostel, opened two blocks from downtown in 2019 to replace the aging Whistlers Mountain facility, is a gem. The sprawling lower level…

  • Mt Engadine Lodge

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    You can’t get much more rural – or more peaceful – than this remote mountain lodge decorated with antler chandeliers and antique skis and snowshoes. Lodge…

  • Moraine Lake Lodge

    Lake Louise

    The experience here is intimate, personal and private, and the service is famously good. While billed as rustic (ie no TVs), the rooms and cabins offer…

  • Canmore Clubhouse

    Canmore

    Steeped in climbing history and mountain mystique, the Alpine Club of Canada's beautiful hostel sits on a rise 5km east of town, with stellar views of the…

  • Deer Lodge

    Lake Louise

    Tucked demurely behind Chateau Lake Louise, historic Deer Lodge dates from the 1920s and has managed to keep its genuine alpine feel intact. The rustic…

  • Tekarra Lodge

    Jasper Town & Around

    In business since 1947, these cabins – some of the most atmospheric in the park – sit 1km south of town near the Athabasca River amid tall trees and…

  • Fairmont Banff Springs

    Banff Town

    Rising like a Gaelic Balmoral above the trees at the base of Sulphur Mountain and visible from miles away, the Banff Springs is a wonder of early 1920s…

  • Patricia Lake Bungalows

    Jasper Town & Around

    Reminiscent of an earlier era, this charming assemblage of bungalows sits placidly at the end of a dead-end road on the shores of lovely Patricia Lake,…

  • Sundance Lodges

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    For that authentic Canadian experience, try the hand-painted tipis and old-timey trappers' tents at this privately run campground. As you’d expect,…

  • Buffaloberry

    Banff Town

    Centrally located and surrounded by colorful flowering plants, this purpose-built B&B makes a cheerful, comfortable home base. The four individually…

  • Samesun Banff

    Banff Town

    Catering to a youthful international backpacker crowd, the welcoming Samesun offers a central Banff Ave location, a full lineup of daily activities …

  • Paradise Lodge & Bungalows

    Lake Louise

    These cozy, lovingly restored 1930s log cabins along the Lake Louise road are only moments from the lakeshore. Each is unique, but expect comfy beds,…

  • Tonquin Valley Backcountry Lodge

    Jasper Town & Around

    These rustic cabins are located on Amethyst Lake, deep in Jasper's backcountry. Linen, a wood-burning stove, home-cooked meals and stunning views keep you…

  • Banff Log Cabin B&B

    Banff Town

    If having your own cozy cabin only steps from the rush of Bow River Falls sounds appealing, you'll love this B&B. Wedding planner/photographer owners…

  • Moose Hotel & Suites

    Banff Town

    Like a mountain lodge pumped up on steroids, the Moose is the biggest new hotel to hit Banff Ave in recent years. The rooftop pools, hot tubs and sauna…

  • Canmore Downtown Hostel

    Canmore

    A welcome addition to Canmore, this bright modern hostel opened in 2019 and has already won a loyal following. Its location at the far end of a parking…

  • Whistlers Campground

    Jasper Town & Around

    Closed indefinitely in 2019 for a comprehensive renovation, Whistlers is the granddaddy of Jasper campgrounds and one of North America's largest, with…

  • Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

    Jasper Town & Around

    Sitting on the shore of Lac Beauvert and surrounded by manicured grounds and mountain peaks, this classic old lodge can't quite match the panache of the…

  • HI Mt Edith Cavell Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    Secluded down a dead-end road near the base of Mt Edith Cavell and the Angel Glacier, this rustic place has wood-burning stoves in each of its two 16-bunk…

  • Shadow Lake Lodge

    Banff National Park

    This lodge offers 12 sweet timber cabins with gorgeous mountain views just a stone’s throw from Shadow Lake, 13.2km from the Red Earth Creek trailhead…

  • Athabasca Hotel

    Jasper Town & Around

    Around since 1929, the Atha-B (as it's known) is the best budget hotel in town. A taxidermist's dream, with animal heads crowding the lobby, it has small,…

  • Paintbox Lodge

    Canmore

    Run by ex-Olympic skiers Thomas Grandi and Sarah Renner, this B&B takes Canadian decor to a new level, right down to the tartan carpet. Its five unique…

  • Fox Hotel & Suites

    Banff Town

    Aesthetically, the Fox is a step above its neighbors. Its forest-like lobby is instantly calming, while the 116 rooms, centered on a courtyard, feature…

  • HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

    Lake Louise

    This is what a hostel should be – clean, friendly and full of interesting travelers – and the rustic, comfortable lodge-style buildings, with plenty of…

  • Banff Aspen Lodge

    Banff Town

    Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in…

  • Park Place Inn

    Jasper Town & Around

    Its ordinary exterior among a parade of downtown shops gives nothing away, but the Park Place starts looking more promising as soon as you ascend the…

  • Lake Louise Tent & RV Campground

    Lake Louise

    Near the village, this efficient, wooded 395-site campground accommodates RVs on one side of the river and tents and soft-sided vehicles on the other,…

  • Waterfowl Lakes Campground

    Jasper National Park

    Tucked between two beautiful lakes about 60km north of Lake Louise, this campground just off the Icefields Pkwy has wooded sites and plenty of hiking…

  • Poplar Inn

    Banff Town

    Two lovely guest rooms and a brand-new self-catering two-bedroom apartment grace this heritage home just steps from Banff Ave. Luxury touches throughout…

  • Icefield Tent Campground

    Jasper National Park

    Jasper's sole tent-only campground, a mere 1.5km from the Columbia Icefield, is surprisingly welcoming despite its chilly high-country location and…

  • Alpine Village

    Jasper Town & Around

    Alpine Village's 58 well-maintained log cabins in a variety of configurations are a cut above the competition, with an ace location across from the…

  • HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    The rustic exterior at this place just north of Kananaskis Village might fool you into thinking you’ll be roughing it, but inside you’ll find HI's most…

  • HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel

    Jasper National Park

    Tucked away under the trees beside a rushing creek, this charming 34-bed backcountry hostel was originally built to house German POWs during WWII. There’s…

  • Jasper Downtown Hostel

    Jasper Town & Around

    With Jasper's town center smack on its doorstep, this former residence has been remodeled and expanded to create simple, modern two- to 10-bed dorms, many…

  • Wapiti Campground

    Jasper Town & Around

    Jasper's second-biggest campground (364 sites), and the only one currently open year-round, sits just 6km south of Jasper Town, linked by a handy walking…

  • Post Hotel

    Lake Louise

    This stately hotel with old-world charm and tranquil shaded gardens began as a ski lodge in the 1940s. Rooms are generally plush, though the less…

  • Mt Kidd RV Park

    Banff & Jasper National Parks

    Halfway along the Kananaskis Valley and handily placed for the facilities around Kananaskis Village, this place is the best option for trailer and RV…

  • Two Jack Lakeside

    Banff Town

    Right on Two Jack Lake, 11km northeast of town, Two Jack Lakeside is the most scenic of the Banff-area campgrounds, usually filling its 74 reservable…

  • Storm Mountain Lodge

    Banff National Park

    Just inside the border of Banff National Park and set amid the forest, these luxury cabins were built in 1922 and have been gorgeously restored right down…