About Banff

Tucked into the heart of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Town is the perfect base for exploring Banff National Park’s jaw-dropping peaks and alpine lakes. Hotels here match the scenery—whether you’re after a cosy budget inn, a chic design hotel, or a family-friendly resort with pools and easy trails nearby. For luxury stays and sweeping views, head towards Tunnel Mountain; if you’d prefer lively dining and nightlife, downtown Banff puts you right in the mix.

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Banff is a playground of soaring peaks, shimmering lakes, and wildlife-filled forests, where you can ski, hike, paddle, or simply soak in the historic hot springs that first put the area on the map as Canada’s very first national park. Beyond the outdoors, the town offers a rich cultural side with museums, galleries, and historic sites, while unforgettable experiences like riding the Banff Gondola, cruising the Bow Valley Parkway, or exploring nearby glaciers make it easy to see why this mountain haven is such a year-round favourite.

The Best Places to Stay in Banff

For the views

  • Buffalo Mountain Lodge is your year-round mountain escape—perfect for hiking or skiing by day and fireside comfort by night. Most rooms feature private balconies with sweeping views, while dining ranges from refined Italian to hearty local flavours, all on-site.
  • Fairmont Banff Springs is a fairytale castle in the mountains, wrapped by lakes and pines. Wake up to sweeping alpine views, hit the slopes, golf course, or trails, then sink into the spa and dine with style.
  • Perched dramatically on Mt. Sulphur, Rimrock Resort Hotel offers floor-to-ceiling views of Banff and the Rockies. Unwind with fine French dining, spa indulgence, and endless trails—every glance rewards you with jaw-dropping mountain scenery.

For a B&B

  • Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast is a warm, family-run B&B tucked in Banff National Park. Cosy rooms with mountain views, hearty breakfasts, and a relaxed, characterful vibe. Perfect for adventurers, romantics, or anyone seeking peace, nature, and stunning scenery right outside the door.

For Families

  • High Country Inn is a warm, family-run hideaway with mountain views, pools, hot tubs and saunas. After adventures in Banff, relax together in comfort and enjoy welcoming service that makes every family feel at home.
  • Rundlestone Lodge- Spacious family suites, a pool, hot tub and gym make this lodge ideal for active breaks. With self-catering options, child-friendly spaces and great access to Banff adventures, it’s perfect for families year-round.
  • Sleek design meets epic Rocky Mountain views at The Juniper Hotel, a stylish retreat. Families love the spacious suites, cultural experiences, library, and all-weather hot tub—just minutes from Banff’s trails, slopes and adventures.

Prefer a chalet or apartment?

  • If you’d prefer your own space and would like to stay in an apartment or chalet, we recommend you visit our online partner, Booking.com

Travel Information

  • Calgary International Airport is approximately 140km from Banff and provides connections to North America, Europe and the UK.
  • The Banff Airporter provides a frequent service between Calgary International Airport and Banff taking approximately 2 hours.
  • Banff is well served by the Rocky Mountaineer railway service which provides a luxurious and memorable journey through the spectacular Canadian Rockies.
  • If you would like to hire a car to explore the dramatic scenery, we recommend you visit our online partner Rentalcars.
  • The best times to visit Banff are June-August and December-March with the summer weather providing opportunities for nature lovers to explore the park and the winter offering exceptional snowsport.

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The best hotels in Banff

The Juniper Hotel

Banff (Banff)

A striking hotel resting at the foothills of the Rockies, just minutes from Banff. Sleek modern interiors beautifully offset the spectacular vistas visible through the floor to ceiling windows. The on site restaurant serves modern Canadian cuisine with a local seasonal emphasis. Charming.

  • Families - With large suites and plenty of local activities this is the ideal spot to keep the family entertained
  • Hotel Entertainment - Relax after a long day on the slopes with a glass of wine and a soak in the all weather hot tub
  • Other Activities - Immerse yourself in the local culture with a blessing or smudging ceremony from a local Elder
  • Hills & mountains - This magical spot gives guests a chance to explore the Rocky Mountains in all their glory
from £73 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Rundlestone Lodge

Banff

An affordable family-friendly lodge 15 minutes walk from the centre of Banff. Spacious & well-designed rooms & suites feature great set-ups for those with kids or for luxury pick one with a jetted tub and fireplace. There's an indoor pool, hot tub & gym to enjoy, as well as an Italian restaurant.

  • Value chic - Offers great value for services & location. An especially good option for longer stays due to some self-catering rooms
  • Active Holiday - Whether visiting in winter or summer, Banff National Park offers an incredible array of intense outdoor activities
  • Families - Families will feel at ease here. There's plenty of space, child-friendly amenities & rooms designed for sharing
  • Skiing - One pass offers access to three unparalled ski resorts; Sunshine Ski Village, Banff Mount Norquay & Lake Louise
from £88 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

High Country Inn

Banff (Box 700,)

A family run hotel in the Canadian Rockies. The rooms are comfortable and offer exceptional views of the mountains beyond Banff. Enjoy meals in the in house restaurant, or make the most of the amenities with hot tubs, pools and saunas. The friendly staff make this a warm and welcoming hotel.

  • Hotel Entertainment - Unwind after a long days activites with a refeshing soak in the hot tub followed by a steam in the cedar wood sauna
  • Active Holiday - Ideally located for the active guest, with skiing, mountain biking, guided walking trails and horse trekking
  • Riding - Ask at the reception about pony trekking through the mountains, a unqiue way to soak up the scenery
  • Birdwatching - The nearby mountains are teaming with birds, head out on the trails and see what you can spot
from £69 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Rimrock Resort Hotel

Banff (P.O. Box 1110,)

A fantastic hotel in the most spectacular position, carved into the side of Mt. Sulphur, in the Canadian Rockies. Comfortable and contemporary rooms offer spine chilling views of the picturesque town of Banff and the mountains beyond. The restaurant, Eden, offers fine French cuisine. Totally unique.

  • Active Holiday - You are ideally placed to make the most of the Canadian Rockies- from winter to summer there is never a shortage of activites
  • Other Activities - The hotel spa offers an incredible range of treatments to poke and prod you into health after a long day on the slopes
  • Total relaxation - This incredible self contained hotel offers pampering spa treatments, excellent food and spectacular views
  • Sights nearby - Literally every window you glance at exhibits a jaw dropping scene of light on the mountain side
from £130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Buffalo Mountain Lodge

Banff (Alberta)

Snow or sun, this brilliant located lodge is the perfect for active families to set-up camp. Fireplaces, private balconies and comfortable beds make the rooms hard to leave but we promise the great outdoors and views are worth it. Cilantro is Italian cuisine, or try Sleeping Buffalo's local cuisine.

  • Foodies - 40 people can be sat in the Wapiti Longhouse wine cellar on site, a great place to indulge in the local cuisine and fine wines.
  • Romantic Break - Make the most of the enchanting and romantic views with the outdoor hot tub and private balconies.
  • Kayaking - Leisure canoeing on Emerald Lake or Lake Louise is the perfect outing, especially with a picnic from the lodge.
  • Restaurant
from £154 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Buffaloberry Bed and Breakfast

Banff (Banff)

A charming family run B&B in Banff National Park. The cosy rooms have been lovingly decorated and offer fabulous views over the mountains. The breakfast is a hearty affair that will fuel you through the morning and well into the afternoon. A great spot from which to enjoy the mountains.

  • Golf - Choose between the Stanley Thompson course at the Fairmont Banff Springs, or the Silvertip and Stewart Creek courses in Canmore
  • Back to Nature - Retreat to nature in this Banff National Park B&B- hiking, biking, skiing as well as nature trails and birdwatching
  • Great walks - Take a drive to Lake Louise and spend the day hiking through the forests along the shore
  • Other Activities - Recharge your batteries with a dip in the mineral spring’s pool on Sulphur Mountain
from £260 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Fairmont Banff Springs

Banff ( Banff)

Styled after a Scottish Baronial Castle, this elegant retreat is situated in stunning mountain scenery, surrounded by pine trees, mountains, and lakes. Enjoy many outdoor activities from skiing to horse riding; relax after an active day in the spa, and feast on the wide selection of cuisines.

  • Skiing - Many ski locations just minutes away; offers an on-site snow school; also offers ski passes, storage, and rental
  • Swimming Pool - Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Tennis Court
  • Spa
from £232 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees