Banff

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Downtown District

While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail.

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

If you're spending some time in Banff Centre District, Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

Banff Centre District
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Tunnel Mountain District

If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.

Tunnel Mountain District
Easily one of the coolest hotels, in the most majestic of settings. What a cool place!

Banff Springs District

While visiting Banff Springs District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre.

Banff Springs District
Banff Gondola featuring a gondola, snow and landscape views

Sulphur Mountain District

If you're spending some time in Sulphur Mountain District, Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain are top sights worth seeing.

Sulphur Mountain District
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is SAR 488 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 488
SAR 542 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,140 reviews)
"Everything is good in our stayed"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is SAR 760 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 760
SAR 845 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
"The Otter hotel is very nice and modern. The amenities were amazing; the staff are very friendly. I will be planning another stay at the Otter in the future."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Otter Hotel
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
3.5 out of 5
521 Banff Ave, Box 1070, Banff, AB
The price is SAR 542 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 542
SAR 603 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,658 reviews)
"The design of the property fit in well in Banff and the location was very convenient"

Reviewed on 6 May 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hidden Ridge Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort
3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,379 reviews)
Excellent view
"Gorgeous view! Not too far from downtown Banff, but it’s perfect as it’s not close to the touristy area. Free buss pas and just a great little spot. We will be back with our kids!"

Reviewed on 3 May 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,415 reviews)
"It was amazing. Free bus passes to downtown, real wood log fireplace! We slept 6 of us (Wife and I and 4 kids) it was overall amazing. A Deer was literally grazing outside our balcony. The view was amazing. The kids loved the water slides! Overall 10/10. We didn’t have any complaints, staff was polite ..."

Reviewed on 4 May 2025

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Basecamp Suites Banff
Basecamp Suites Banff
2.5 out of 5
101, 316 Marten St, Banff, AB
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 hot tubs, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (320 reviews)
"Everything was excellent service, cleanliness, maintenance and staff....loved our stay ❤️"

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Basecamp Suites Banff
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Banff

4.8
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
681
5 - Excellent 80%
4 - Good
151
4 - Good 18%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 1%
2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Fantastic mountain resort town. Gorgeous and lots to do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Banff is a beautiful winter wonderland! I will definitely come back to relax the mind. My 10 year old loved it... however it may be harder to hike with smaller children.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

This is a ski / resort town . IE nothing is cheap . Average meal for two Is 50 ca , also Parking is ruff . Over all every person working in Banff was super nice - great getaway- think spring time would be a zoo . But for our long weekend it great !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great skiing and a wonderful ski town. The skiing rivals Vail, the vistas even more stunning and the town is a real ski town, not a contrived “resort.” Not pretentious, not expensive. It’s a Western ski town with a little European, Alpine feel to it.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great skiing, beautiful views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful place !!