Banff

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Downtown District

While visiting Downtown District, you might make a stop by sights like Banff Legacy Trail and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

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
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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 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 411 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
SAR 411
SAR 457 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (2,549 reviews)
"We arrived for our honeymoon. We requested a room with a room and the front desk was so helpful she upgraded us to a suite and it was so nice! If we come back again I would stay here again. Staff is so kind. Also the parking is easy and everything is nearby."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
3 out of 5
525 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
The price is SAR 355 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
SAR 355
SAR 394 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this 3-star ski condo in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,335 reviews)
"It was my first time to Banff and the experience of everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
Hidden Ridge Resort
Hidden Ridge Resort
3.5 out of 5
901 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB
The price is SAR 435 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
SAR 435
SAR 484 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this aparthotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,267 reviews)
"Loved this resort—beautiful views all around!"

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
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.
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 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,335 reviews)
"It was my first time to Banff and the experience of everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets
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 spa tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,267 reviews)
"Loved this resort—beautiful views all around!"

Reviewed on 2 March 2025

Hidden Ridge Resort
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 spa tubs, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)
"This property was clean, efficient and in a VERY good location. The unit is VERY small! There is NO closet, no room for a suitcase in the bedroom and only ONE drawer in the entire apartment. Also, the parking is VERY convenient BUT there is a $30 per day charge. Just know in advance what you are ..."

Reviewed on 24 February 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
12
3 - Okay 1%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
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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 !!