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…
Must-see hotels in Banff National Park
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…
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…
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…
Banff Town
Centrally located and surrounded by colorful flowering plants, this purpose-built B&B makes a cheerful, comfortable home base. The four individually…
Banff Town
Catering to a youthful international backpacker crowd, the welcoming Samesun offers a central Banff Ave location, a full lineup of daily activities …
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lake Louise
The opulent Fairmont enjoys one of the world's most enviable locations on the shores of Lake Louise. Originally built in the 1890s and added to in 1925…
Banff Town
Perched beneath Mt Norquay, the modern, pet-friendly Juniper has comfortable rooms, and suites with Jacuzzis and fireplaces, all surrounded by landscaped…
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 National Park
This lovely creekside campground opposite the Johnston Canyon parking is tough to top. It strikes just the right balance between facilities and camper…
Johnston Canyon Lodge & Bungalows
Banff National Park
Built in the late 1920s to accompany the nearby teahouse (now a restaurant), the 42 log cabins at this family-owned resort trade heavily on their…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Banff National Park
This small campground has only 43 first-come, first-served sites, handily placed among pine forest near the Castle Mountain store. It’s beautifully…
Parks Canada Campground Reservation Service
Banff Town
Reserve your Banff National Park campgrounds here. Most campgrounds offer reservations from June to September.
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 National Park
Right next door to the Castle Mountain store, these log chalets are plain inside but offer a surprising number of mod-cons, including DVD players,…
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 National Park
Set in a quiet glade near Baker Creek, this cabin complex has a choice of single-story chalets, deluxe twin-level loft cabins, or suites inside the main…
Lake Louise
Constructed in 1922 on a high mountain saddle (2926m), this classic stone hut administered by the Alpine Club of Canada sleeps 24 and is perched atop a…
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…
Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel
Banff National Park
With solar electricity, showers and flush toilets, this backcountry cabin has more amenities than your average 'wilderness hostel.' It offers a simple…
