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Located in central Banff, this bed and breakfast is one block from downtown. Free WiFi is provided in all areas and rooms come equipped with private bathrooms. Mount Norquay is 7 km away.

Offering hardwood flooring, each simply furnished room at Holiday Lodge Bed and Breakfast includes an alarm clock and a fan. An en suite bathroom provides a hairdryer.

This property feels like home, or like family. If you are the kind of traveler who likes to have interaction with your host, this is a great fit fo you. You can expect to be well taken care of here. The host will personally greet you, invite you in to have a glass of warm mulled wine, and then spread out maps and guide books on the table to quickly orient you to the town of Banff. Breakfast will be the highlight of your day, as she prepares eggs to order and has fresh baked muffins set out on the table. This perfect location allows you to easily walk to anything you would need. multiple stops nearby to catch a free ski shuttle to any of the 3 local ski resorts. The only access to the bedrooms are the stairs. If you cannot manage stairs, then you can only take advantage of the cabin, which is a ground floor accommodation, if it is available. The upstairs rooms are suitable for a couple of average to small size. If you are really tall, it may not be comfortable for you, but if you are really tall, then you are probably used to having to make things work. If you are lucky enough to book your room here, you will never forget this experience! A great way to fall in love with Banff.

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9.6
Exceptional
299 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Guestrooms are uniquely decorated and offer high ceilings and modern conveniences, including free WiFi at the Banff Boutique Inn- Pension Tannenhof.

The Banff Boutique Inn is 10 minutes’ drive from the Banff Gondola, which takes guests up the Sulphur Mountain. Cave and Basin is less than 5 minutes’ walk from the inn.

Friendly staff, Hannah did was welcoming us a very familiar way. Super location to walk around in Banff.

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9.1
Superb
648 reviews
Price from
£89
per night

Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town centre is 4 minutes' drive away.

Alpine Centre HI Banff offers private and dorm-style rooms. Select rooms have en suite bathrooms.

Very close to everything Noce friendly helping staff

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8.1
Very good
1,869 reviews

Offering an on-site coffee shop, Canalta Lodge is located 5 minutes’ drive from Banff city centre. Free WiFi access is available. Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours are 20 minutes’ drive away.

Each air-conditioned room offers a seating area and a cable HDTV. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer. Extras include ironing facilities.

The room was very nice and very clean. The breakfast is delicious and the hotel has everything to have a great time, games, hot tub, fire pit with complimentary smores.

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8.8
Fabulous
2,787 reviews
Price from
£135
per night

With scenic views of the Canadian Rockies, this contemporary mountain lodge is located directly on Banff Avenue and offers an indoor pool. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

A 42” HDTV is provided in each spacious guestroom at The Rundlestone Lodge. A refrigerator and tea & coffee making facilities are offered. A work desk and comfortable seating available. Select rooms include a balcony.

Staff are friendly, and room was huge with a great view! The hotel is right on Banff ave and close to a gas station if you need anything quickly. The bed was very comfortable and the room was nice and well kept. Also has one of the largest pools we’ve had in Banff! We will definitely return!

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8
Very good
1,266 reviews

Located in historic Banff, Alberta, this contemporary hotel offers free shuttle to downtown and the Banff Ski Gondola. It features a cave-inspired hotpool and a Chili’s Restaurant and Grill on site.

A flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi are included in each room at Fox Hotel and Suites. The rooms are also furnished with a coffee maker and sofa bed.

comfortable and great hot tub

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8
Very good
1,900 reviews

This apartment-style property is nestled in a secluded area on Tunnel Mountain and offers stunning views of Banff town centre and the surrounding mountains. The resort features apartments with full kitchens and wood-burning fireplaces.

The Staff and the location are lovely. It was great that we were given a bus pass each. The lineb is clean and the beds comfortable.

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8
Very good
1,877 reviews
Price from
£142
per night

Featuring a hot tub, steamroom, and sauna, this Banff hotel is located just 19 km from Sunshine Village Ski Resort. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Free WiFi and a cable TV are provided in every guest room.

Not too far from Downtown and value for money.

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8.3
Very good
1,912 reviews
Price from
£139
per night

Offering a sauna and a hot tub, Elk + Avenue Hotel features guest rooms with a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Free WiFi is available. Banff Gondola is 4 km away.

A mini refrigerator is included in each room at this hotel. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Select rooms offer a mountain view.

The location was fantastic. Very good value with amazing staff.

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8.2
Very good
829 reviews

Offering a restaurant, Mount Royal Hotel is located in Banff. Free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. A sauna and a hot tub are available on site. Banff Upper Hot Springs is 4 km away.

Air-conditioned rooms will provide you with a coffee machine, a desk and a seating area. Featuring a hairdryer, private bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Extras include a safety deposit box and ironing facilities.

Fab location on the Main Street in Banff, easy to walk to everything. Plenty of parking (although this did fill up quickly), loved the hot tubs on the roof for an evening dip and the attached restaurant is well rated, the food was nice. Overall a really nice stay just for one night in Banff

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8.4
Very good
709 reviews
Price from
£114
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: £225.61
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 226 reviews
    We like to design of the room, bath room, kitchenette, and the amenities. Slick, clean, and modern. We enjoyed the morning drip coffee, the bed and pillows, plenty of towels, covered parking. The bus stop is in front of the hotel.
    Solihin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £371.07
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 770 reviews
    This is a lovely hotel that's warm and welcoming with stunning views from all the rear windows. The staff are always friendly and make a point of saying hello and can't do enough for you. We were very happy staying here and will definitely use this hotel again should we return to the beautiful Banff.
    Jason
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £225.61
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 226 reviews
    New build so everything is stylish, comfortable and cosy with great design. The rooms are very comfortable with great bathrooms. Fresh tea coffee for the morning is a nice touch. The restaurant also does excellent brekkie.
    Eoin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £238.54
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,786 reviews
    Cool interior design for fair money. Breakfast is a great bonus as well as the SPA zone.
    Ivan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £154.50
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,911 reviews
    Very clean and comfortable. Lovely classic lodge architecture and design. Beautiful 10 min walk into the main part of town.
    Audrey
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £148.04
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,158 reviews
    Clean and spacious. Design was funky.
    Gillian
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £264.40
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,424 reviews
    room were clean and interior design was beautiful. I asked for a step for my mom for climbing the bed, they brought and it solved our problem.
    A
    Azin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £277.33
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,603 reviews
    We were pleasantly surprised not only by the interior design but the room location something completely different! Staff were helpful and pleasant. Our recommendation was this is/was an excellent experience.
    Greg
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £255.35
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,122 reviews
    Location of the hotel was good, not quite in downtown Banff, so away from any noise/congestion but close enough to be able to walk into downtown easily in about 10 or 15 minutes. The room was cozy - with a VERY comfy and high bed with comfortable pillows and bedding, a large TV & a fireplace with a timer. My favourite part of our stay was the mineral salt ( I think!) Hot tub; the ambience and design of the whole pool area, whilst small, was lovely and very relaxing. The staff were all super friendly and helpful
    Lauren
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £238.54
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,786 reviews
    The room and the whole hotel was very nice and modern, I really like the interior design. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was deliscios and enough to choose. It was close to the center, 15 min by foot and close to the main atracction by car.
    Márta
    Young couple
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