What is Downtown District like?

Travelers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Banff's Downtown District neighborhood. Be sure to check out Bow River and Canada House Gallery as part of your Downtown District travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown District?

Based on our traveler data, Moose Hotel And Suites is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown District. This hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Banff National Park Information Centre, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighborhood include Elk + Avenue Hotel and Brewster Mountain Lodge .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown District?

If you're searching for places to stay in Banff, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 46 Downtown District hotels and other accommodations to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown District, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown District.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown District?

For more information about updating your trip to Downtown District or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page .

What can I see and do in this Banff neighborhood?

Attractions like Canada House Gallery, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, and Banff Park Museum highlight Banff's cultural scene. Bow River and Central Park are some other stops to visit in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown District include Lux Cinema Banff, Carter-Ryan Gallery, and Cascade Shops. When you're sightseeing in Banff, Willock & Sax Gallery and Canadian Ski Museum West are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown District and the greater Banff area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Banff Station.

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1. Peaks Hotel & Suites

Downtown District

DOO IL

￥27,804 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 11 - Nov 12

A couple in a hot tub with a mountain view, wooden deck, and outdoor seating area.

2. Mount Royal Hotel

Downtown District

Olivia

￥20,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 9 - Dec 10

A swimming pool with a wooden wall and a seating area with chairs and a table.

3. Banff Park Lodge

Downtown District

Terry

￥23,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent mountain backdrop.

4. Elk + Avenue Hotel

Downtown District

Jamayla

￥19,508 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A person in a white robe standing on a balcony with wooden railings, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

5. Brewster Mountain Lodge

Downtown District

Ruth Gale

￥20,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 30 - Dec 1

A compact kitchen with a coffee maker, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There is a wooden shelving unit and a small table with chairs. The room has a patterned carpet and a door leading outside.

6. Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Downtown District

Allan

￥20,146 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A wooden lodge with multiple balconies, a stone facade, and a mountain backdrop.

7. Moose Hotel And Suites

Downtown District

Amanda

￥40,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

8. Bow View Lodge

Downtown District

Ludelyn

￥15,135 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a mountain view in the background.

9. Basecamp Suites Banff

Downtown District

Katelynn

￥36,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hotel with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a prominent entrance.

10. King Edward Hotel

Downtown District

Joey

A stone fireplace with a fire, a wooden bench with towels, and a pool area.

11. Banff Aspen Lodge

Uptown District, 0.4 km from Downtown District

Marco

￥21,463 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 8 - Dec 9

A lodge with a prominent sign, stone exterior, and a well-lit entrance.

12. Royal Canadian Lodge

Uptown District, 0.8 km from Downtown District

Hao

￥24,458 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 26 - Nov 27

A modern interior with a stone fireplace, seating area, and a staircase leading to a kitchen.

13. Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge

Uptown District, 0.7 km from Downtown District

Robert

￥25,202 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 10 - Dec 11

A modern indoor pool area with clear glass walls, wooden ceiling, and a seating area with cushions.

14. The Kenrick Hotel

Uptown District, 0.5 km from Downtown District

Karryn

￥28,228 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A lodge with multiple levels, stone walls, and a mountain backdrop.

15. The Fox Hotel and Suites

Uptown District, 0.9 km from Downtown District

Coralee

￥22,680 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A wooden cabin with a hot tub, a wooden deck, and a mountain backdrop.

16. Canalta Hotel Lodge

Uptown District, 1.3 km from Downtown District

John

￥20,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A multi-story lodge with a prominent entrance, set against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains.

17. Banff Inn

Uptown District, 0.9 km from Downtown District

Ricky

￥18,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, potted plants, and a stone wall.

18. Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Tunnel Mountain District, 1.6 km from Downtown District

Donna

￥23,948 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a built-in oven, and a window overlooking a mountainous landscape.

19. The Juniper Hotel

1.4 km from Downtown District

Anthony

￥22,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A historic hotel with a central building surrounded by forested hills and snow-capped mountains.

20. Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff Springs District, 1.7 km from Downtown District

Jessica

￥96,805 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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Compare popular hotels in Downtown District

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Peaks Hotel & Suites	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,007 reviews	View
Moose Hotel And Suites	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,560 reviews	View
Brewster Mountain Lodge	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 1,941 reviews	View
Basecamp Suites Banff	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 510 reviews	View
Mount Royal Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,390 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown District

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A turquoise lake surrounded by rugged mountains and dense forests.

Uptown District

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

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A mountain with a clear sky, red chairs, and a sign in a forested area.

Tunnel Mountain District

While Tunnel Mountain District isn't home to many top sights, Banff Springs Golf Club and Tunnel Mountain are some notable places to visit nearby.

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A mountain range with a turquoise lake surrounded by dense forests.

Banff Centre District

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

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A large, illuminated hotel with multiple towers, surrounded by dense forest.

Banff Springs District

While visiting Banff Springs District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow Falls and Bowl Valley Five Pin and Pints.

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A snow-covered mountain range with a town illuminated by lights in the valley below.

Sulphur Mountain District

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

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Top Downtown District Hotel Reviews

Banff Park Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was good."

Elk + Avenue Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"A really awesome place to stay. We brought our pup and it was very comfortable. Only suggestion is to maybe have some stainless steel water bowls. We brought everything else for pup but thought they might have a bowl available. We were going to the Banff Mountain Film Festival and this hotel is perfectly located near a grocery store, coffee shops and restaurants and a short walk (20 minutes) to the Banff Centre. Beds are comfortable, love the Nespresso machines, LOVE the Rocky Mountain Soap Company shampoo, conditioner, body wash and soap. One of the best showers we've ever had. Pressure was unreal. So to the room for improvement...housekeeping was a bit of a disappointment. Took the bath mat, but didn't replace it, didn't empty recycling, left a dirty rag on the counter, didn't wipe anything off. Could use some fresh paint, starting to show wear, doors that didn't close etc... HOWEVER, for the cost, service and convenience this is an amazing place to stay (we have stayed many years in a row), just needs a little refresh."

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1. Peaks Hotel & Suites

2. Mount Royal Hotel

3. Banff Park Lodge

4. Elk + Avenue Hotel

5. Brewster Mountain Lodge

6. Banff Ptarmigan Inn

7. Moose Hotel And Suites

8. Bow View Lodge

9. Basecamp Suites Banff

10. King Edward Hotel

11. Banff Aspen Lodge

12. Royal Canadian Lodge

13. Best Western Plus Banff International Lodge

14. The Kenrick Hotel

15. The Fox Hotel and Suites

16. Canalta Hotel Lodge

17. Banff Inn

18. Buffalo Mountain Lodge

19. The Juniper Hotel

20. Fairmont Banff Springs

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