Must-see hotels in Banff Town

  • 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…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Tunnel Mountain

    Banff Town

    Banff’s massive campground is split over three separate ‘villages’ halfway up the slope of Tunnel Mountain, offering 1149 reservable sites. It fills to…

  • Juniper

    Banff Town

    Perched beneath Mt Norquay, the modern, pet-friendly Juniper has comfortable rooms, and suites with Jacuzzis and fireplaces, all surrounded by landscaped…

  • Rundlestone Lodge

    Banff Town

    Adjacent to a pretty park, this place exudes pseudo 'old English' charm, complete with a lobby fireplace and Masterpiece Theater–style chairs. Air-con…

  • Banff Caribou Lodge

    Banff Town

    Part of the locally run Banff Lodging Company empire, the four-star Caribou fits the classic stereotype of a mountain lodge, with its log exterior and…

  • Hidden Ridge Resort

    Banff Town

    Up on the slopes of Tunnel Mountain, this self-catering resort is a great option for families, with modern condos available in multiple configurations…

  • Rimrock Resort Hotel

    Banff Town

    Straddling the hillside adjacent to Banff's hot springs, the Rimrock is plush. Controversially located in a wildlife corridor on the slopes of Sulphur…

  • HI Banff Alpine Centre

    Banff Town

    Near the top of Tunnel Mountain, Banff's HI hostel is well away from the madness of Banff Ave. The classic mountain-lodge style buildings offer spick-and…

  • Bow View Lodge

    Banff Town

    The 1960s-vintage Bow View is older than most of the log inns lining Banff Ave, but neat and tidy all the same. The location is great, steps from downtown…

  • Charlton’s Banff

    Banff Town

    Yes, it’s a bit old-fashioned, but this motel complex on Banff Ave has some of the most consistent rates in town. Cheaper rooms are dowdy, so better to…

  • Buffalo Mountain Lodge

    Banff Town

    Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats. Rooms have plush rustic…

  • YWCA Banff Hotel

    Banff Town

    Half hostel, half budget hotel, this YWCA facility has an unbeatable location along the Bow River directly opposite downtown Banff, plus your overnight…

  • Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

    Banff Town

    It's dated-looking and 4km outside town, but this half-hotel, half-time-share remains a bargain by Banff standards. Rooms range from motel-style units to…

  • Banff Ptarmigan Inn

    Banff Town

    It lacks the wow factor of Banff’s top-end hotels, but you can sometimes get decent deals at this spot on Banff Ave. Avoid the claustrophobic windowless…

  • Two Jack Main

    Banff Town

    If the adjacent Two Jack Lakeside campground is full, Two Jack’s main campground 11km northeast of town is a very pleasant fallback. The 380 pitches, all…

  • Irwin's Mountain Inn

    Banff Town

    A marginal drop in price and quality on the upper reaches of Banff Ave lands you in Irwin's, where the rooms are clean and comfortable (but nothing fancy)…

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