Banff Springs District Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Upper Hot Springs

Upper Hot Springs

4/5(17 reviews)

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 Gondola showing a gondola, landscape views and mountains

Banff Gondola

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Ride the gondola from Banff to the top of Sulphur Mountain to enjoy snowy mountain vistas.

Banff Gondola
Banff National Park Information Centre

Banff National Park Information Centre

4.5/5(17 reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

4.5/5(12 reviews)

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 featuring a lake or waterhole, wetlands and landscape views

Vermilion Lakes

4/5(4 reviews)

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

Things to do

Food Tour in Banff

Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle

£111
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Banff Food Tour: Eat the Castle
Banff Horseback Riding Tour

Banff Horseback Riding Tour - Bow River Ride

£55
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Banff Horseback Riding Tour - Bow River Ride
Cross through the Spray River

1 Hour Spray River Ride

£60
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
1 Hour Spray River Ride
Rockies Select 2-Day Tour

Rockies Select 2-Day Tour (Banff & Yoho National Park)

£636
per adult
Rockies Select 2-Day Tour (Banff & Yoho National Park)
Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies

Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies

£30
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Tours for the Canadian Rockies
Bow Lake

Private Tour of Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway for up to 12 guests

£1,187
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Private Tour of Lake Louise and the Icefield Parkway for up to 12 guests
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Top hotels in Banff Springs District

Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs
4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is £835 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£835
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury resort in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 7 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Beautiful property"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
4 out of 5
405 Spray Ave, Banff, AB
The price is £1,121 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£1,121
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy a full-service spa, 7 restaurants and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (59 reviews)
"Wow!!! What an amazing trip my husband and I had visiting Banff and staying in the Fairmont Gold in Banff Springs. The staff truly roll out the red carpet and made a very memorable experience. The food was great and the spa was lovely!"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Fairmont Banff Springs Gold Experience
Banff's Finest Guest Studio Glacier Studios
Banff's Finest Guest Studio Glacier Studios
Banff, AB
Stay at this apartment in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"This studio was absolutely beautiful with the finest of finishes throughout. The bathroom was stunning. Just a short walk to Downtown Banff.Thoroughly recommend staying here."

Reviewed on 13 Jun 2025

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Banff's Finest Guest Studio Glacier Studios
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
Banff Rocky Mountain Resort
3 out of 5
1029 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is £297 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
£297
10 Jul - 11 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,309 reviews)
"Comfortable, a little dated, but served its purpose. 45 min walk to downtown Banff"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 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 £324 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£324
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,715 reviews)
"Excellent place to stay. Amazing staff and very accessible."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa
Otter Hotel
Otter Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 600 Banff Ave, Banff, AB
The price is £444 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
£444
7 Jul - 8 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Banff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 hot tubs. Popular attractions Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (469 reviews)
"Check- in was easy, and the front desk staff was very helpful. They provided a transit pass for the duration of the stay, which made traveling back and forth around Banff simple and car- free; this is good because the vehicle and pedestrian traffic was a little heavy over the weekend. The whole place ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jun 2025

Otter Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Banff Springs District

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Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

Banff Centre District
Banff Gondola which includes views, landscape views and mountains

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
Banff showing night scenes and street 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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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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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
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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 Springs District Travel Guide

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