Downtown District Travel Guide
Banff
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Columbia Icefield, Crowfoot Glacier and Bow ,Peyto Lake Tour
Top hotels in Downtown District
Moose Hotel And Suites
Very good location close to nice restaurant. Great view from the rooftop hot tubs.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Banff Park Lodge
Perfect location central to walking through town, clean spacious rooms and helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Brewster Mountain Lodge
The location plus clean room, great Staff and Breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Peaks Hotel & Suites
Great stay. Beds were comfortable, gorgeous scenery, very quiet and good location. Only setback was that there was no window in the main bedroom.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Banff Ptarmigan Inn
everything was as expected. great room and great service
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Mount Royal Hotel
We are 3x repeat guests. We love this hotel and especially enjoy the rooftop hot tubs! It’s conveniently located on the main strip with many dining options available nearby and plenty of on site parking. Comfy beds, perfect shower & bath products. Always clean! See you next year!
Reviewed on 1 Mar 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 Central Park 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, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Bow River 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.
