Downtown District Travel Guide
Banff





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Popular places to visit

Banff National Park Information Centre
After visiting Banff National Park Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its ski slopes.

Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau is just one of the places to see in Banff, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the ski slopes.

Central Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Central Park, a lovely green space in Banff. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the ski slopes.

Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies during your trip to Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Banff Legacy Trail
Enjoy a trip to Banff Legacy Trail and popular activities such as skiing in Banff. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Banff Park Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Banff Park Museum in Banff. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Cave Basin Bow Falls

Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

Self-Guided Canadian Rockies Bundle: Drive & Walk With Audio Tour

Banff National Park, Johnston Canyon Day Trip from Banff/Calgary

Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town
Top hotels in Downtown District

Banff Park Lodge
Clean rooms, friendly staff and great location for walking to every thing
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Moose Hotel And Suites
The suite with one bedroom and sofa bed was perfect for a family traveling with one middle school-age child. Bring flip flops for the rooftop pools. Laundry on-site was helpful! Keurig in room was appreciated as well as toaster, mini fridge and microwave. Grocery store nearby. Perfect location to ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Brewster Mountain Lodge
The employees are all friendly and helpful. The hotel was extremely quiet despite construction outside. Parking is limited and the spaces are very small, so I’d recommend a small vehicle if you stay here.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Peaks Hotel & Suites
Clean, modern rooms and very central. We did book this property because it has a gym but unfortunately it was quite lackluster.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026

Elk + Avenue Hotel
Hot tube and Sauna is good. Great location
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

Banff Ptarmigan Inn
Clean room, great location. Friendly staff with great facilities
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown District

Banff Centre District
While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Uptown District
While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

Cave and Basin District
While visiting Cave and Basin District, you might make a stop by sights like Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Bow River.

Banff Springs District
If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

Industrial District
Industrial District might not have many top sights, but Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Sulphur Mountain District
While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.
