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Featured hotels

The Kenrick Hotel

3.0

419 Banff Ave Banff

(249 reviews)

Basecamp Suites Banff

4

316 Marten St #101 Banff

(201 reviews)

Hotel Canoe and Suites

4.0

600 Banff Avenue Banff

(577 reviews)

Elk + Avenue Hotel

3

333 Banff Ave Banff

(1,792 reviews)

Otter Hotel

4.0

600 Banff Avenue Banff

(296 reviews)

The Rundlestone Lodge

3.0

537 Banff Ave Banff

(1,159 reviews)

Banff International Hostel

3.0

449 Banff Ave

(676 reviews)

Banff Rocky Mountain Resort

3.0

1029 Banff Ave Banff

(2,403 reviews)

Irwin's Mountain Inn

3.0

429 Banff Ave Banff

(780 reviews)

Bow View Lodge

3.0

228 Bow Ave Banff

(754 reviews)

The Juniper Hotel & Bistro

3.0

1 Juniper Way Unit 2

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Banff National Park

Improvement District No. 9, AB T0L, Canada

(29,749 reviews)

Banff Gondola

100 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada

(17,346 reviews)

Johnston Canyon

Bow Valley Pkwy, Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

(14,232 reviews)

Bow Falls Viewpoint

Bow Falls Ave, Banff, AB T0L 0C0, Canada

(7,111 reviews)

Cave and Basin National Historic Site

311 Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

(5,060 reviews)

Banff Visitor Centre

224 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B3, Canada

(4,453 reviews)

Cascade of Time Garden

Cave Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

(3,978 reviews)

Hoodoos Viewpoint

Improvement District No. 9, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

(1,946 reviews)

Surprise Corner Viewpoint

Buffalo Street, 101 Mountain Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

(1,944 reviews)

Central Park

110 Bear St, Banff, AB T1L 1A1, Canada

(1,371 reviews)

Mount Norquay Lookout

Mt Norquay Scenic Dr, Banff, AB T0L 1E0, Canada

(1,299 reviews)

Banff Park Museum National Historic Site

91 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1K2, Canada

(910 reviews)

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Banff Gondola Ride Admission

(3,574 reviews)

From $55

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

(4,711 reviews)

From $71

8 Iconic Stops. 12 Comfy Seats. See Banff's Best in First Class.

(1,023 reviews)

From $114

Banff Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Shuttle Limited Time Offer

6 hr

(312 reviews)

From $50

1 Hour Bow River Ride

60 min

(507 reviews)

From $81

The Banff Stargazing Tour - 2hr Walking Tour

2 hr

(229 reviews)

From $66

Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour

9 hr

(85 reviews)

From $72

12 Iconic Stops: Banff & Yoho Premium Small Group Guided Tour

(132 reviews)

From $150

Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle

3 hr

(164 reviews)

From $172

Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip

10 hr

(1,176 reviews)

From $71

Helicopter Tour over the Canadian Rockies

(64 reviews)

From $190

Half-Day Guided Via Ferrata Climbing Tour in Banff

3h 45m

(60 reviews)

From $195

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5 days

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These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Banff:

The Kenrick Hotel★ 4.8 · 249 reviews
Basecamp Suites Banff★ 4.7 · 201 reviews
Hotel Canoe and Suites★ 4.5 · 577 reviews
Elk + Avenue Hotel★ 4.3 · 1,792 reviews
Otter Hotel★ 4.3 · 296 reviews
The Rundlestone Lodge★ 4.1 · 1,159 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Banff?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Banff:

Banff Gondola Ride Admission★ 4.6 · 3,574 reviews · From $55
Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff Tour from Calgary/Canmore/Banff★ 4.9 · 4,711 reviews · From $71
8 Iconic Stops. 12 Comfy Seats. See Banff's Best in First Class.★ 5.0 · 1,023 reviews · From $114
Banff Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Shuttle Limited Time Offer★ 4.4 · 312 reviews · From $50
1 Hour Bow River Ride

What day trips can I take from Banff?

Full-day trips that start in Banff:

Banff Moraine Lake and Lake Louise Shuttle Limited Time Offer★ 4.4 · 312 reviews · 6 hr · From $50
Banff Gondola Hot Springs Bow Falls and Three Lakes tour★ 4.7 · 85 reviews · 9 hr · From $72
Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip★ 5.0 · 1,176 reviews · 10 hr · From $71
Lake Louise, Moraine , Emerald & Banff Town ,Johnston Canyon Tour★ 4.8 · 598 reviews · 11 hr · From $108
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