Banff Centre District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Banff Gondola featuring snow, mountains and a gondola

Banff Gondola

Enjoy a stunning 360-degree panorama of Banff and its surrounding mountains as you ride in comfort to the summit of Sulphur Mountain.

Banff Gondola
Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

Rejuvenate your body in the geothermal waters of these historic hot springs while admiring the exquisite views of Banff National Park.

Upper Hot Springs
Banff National Park Information Centre

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 National Park Information Centre
Banff Springs Golf Club

Banff Springs Golf Club

Play a round of golf in Banff at Banff Springs Golf Club, and enjoy other activities such as skiing. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

Banff Springs Golf Club
Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

Explore the lovely green spaces of Cave and Basin National Historic Site and enjoy the ski slopes in Banff. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.

Cave and Basin National Historic Site
Banff showing wetlands, a lake or waterhole and mountains

Vermilion Lakes

Mountain scenery, wildlife-spotting opportunities, hiking trails and canoeing adventures await you at this series of lakes in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Vermilion Lakes

Activities

Lake Louise & Moraine, Johnston Canyon from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town

AU$118
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
2025 Winner-Lake Louise Moraine Lake Johnston Canyon Banff Town
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff

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

AU$153
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Banff Town

Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls

AU$137
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise Moraine Lake Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

AU$62
per child
96% of travellers recommend
Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

Wildlife & History Tour of Banff

AU$104
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Wildlife & History Tour of Banff
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour

Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour

AU$161
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lake Louise & Moraine Lake Tour
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Our pick of the best Banff Centre District Hotel Deals

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$151 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$151
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star 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. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,488 reviews)
"Very nice quiet ! Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
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 AU$184 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$184
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,854 reviews)
"This was the perfect hotel with an outstanding staff and great restaurant. I highly recommend this hotel. Everyone was truly professional and kind."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Hotel Canoe and Suites

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4 out of 5
600 Banff Avenue, 2000, Banff, AB
The price is AU$270 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$270
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,692 reviews)
"Amazing experience much better than elk + avenue hotel"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Canoe and Suites
Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

3.5 out of 5
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, Banff, AB
The price is AU$148 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$148
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,392 reviews)
"This was our favourite hotel we stayed at while on our honeymoon travelling from Ontario. Room was very cozy and clean, bathroom was HUGE with a walk in shower and big tub. The price was impressive considering surrounding other properties. Staff was very friendly and helpful . We had breakfast at ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Buffalo Mountain Lodge
Moose Hotel And Suites

Moose Hotel And Suites

4 out of 5
345 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$346 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$346
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,137 reviews)
"Overall the experience is good, our room has balcony connecting to the street"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Moose Hotel And Suites
Otter Hotel

Otter Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is AU$270 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$270
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (879 reviews)
"Room is clean, cozy, spacious and gives you breathtaking views of the mountains from the balcony. Location is a little farther from the busiest area in Banff (aprox. 8 minutes walking), which makes it very quiet. It was a wonderful stay!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Otter Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Centre District

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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.

Banff Springs District
Banff featuring street scenes and night scenes

Downtown District

If you're spending some time in Downtown District, Bow River and Banff Legacy Trail are top sights worth seeing.

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
Banff Gondola showing mountains, views and a gondola

Sulphur Mountain District

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

Sulphur Mountain District
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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.

Cave and Basin District
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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.

Industrial District

Banff Centre District Travel Guide

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