Banff hotels
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Low season | November | Cheapest month to stay with an average 35% drop in price. |
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High season | July | Most expensive month to stay with an average 42% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | C$ 271 | Average Sun. - Thu. price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | C$ 278 | Average Fri. & Sat. price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in Banff
Top tips for finding perfect Banff hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Banff, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Banff in November and January.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Banff if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Monday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- Book at least 90 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Banff accommodation.
- The cheapest 3-star hotel room in Banff found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 107, while the most expensive was C$ 419.
- How long should you stay? KAYAK users usually book their accommodation in Banff for 2 days.
- When you're planning an indulgent trip to Banff, you'll have many high end hotels to choose from. For the height of luxury, book a room at the 5-star Rimrock Resort Hotel, which is in walking distance of the famous Banff Gondola and is close to the Banff Upper Hot Springs.
- If you want to be close to Banff National Park, you can't get any closer than The Fairmont Banff Springs resort, which is located in the national park itself. The castle-like resort is a National Historic Site. It offers an outdoor pool that's heated and an outdoor hot tub. You can also enjoy a meal at one of the five on-site restaurants.
- While in Banff, consider attending a concert at The Banff Centre. This modern concert venue is close to downtown and features indoor and outdoor concerts, depending on the season. To stay within reach of The Banff Centre, book a room at Fox Hotel Suites, which has an indoor hot-pool and a variety of suite options.
- Downtown Banff offers cultural attractions, such as museums. To stay in the city center, think about booking a room at the Banff Aspen Lodge. Rooms here come with private balconies or patios and it’s a short walk from the Banff Park Museum. Brewster's Mountain Lodge is centrally located and in easy walking distance of The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
- If you're visiting during the winter, consider staying at one of the hotels in Banff with wood burning fireplaces. The Douglas Fir Resort and Chalets offers rooms with wood-burning or gas-burning fireplaces. It’s also the only hotel in Banff that has an indoor water park. The Buffalo Mountain Lodge features a wood-burning fireplace in every room.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Banff
Hotels are safe environments for travellers as long as they properly implement sanitary measures in response to coronavirus (COVID-19). However, we recommend getting in touch with the local authorities regarding safety procedures for hotels in Banff. For more advice, please view our information page on what to know about coronavirus (COVID-19) and travel.
Bow View Lodge and Fairmont Banff Springs are very popular with users who want to stay within walking distance of Sunshine Village.
C$ 286 is the average price for a double room in Banff, but our users have found rooms for as cheap as C$ 43 in the last 3 days.
There are some hotels in Banff that come with in-room Jacuzzis. The Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa offers suites with Jacuzzi tubs. The hotel also features an on-site spa and a 26-person jetted hot pool. The Rundlestone Lodge is another hotel that offers suites with Jacuzzi tubs.
If you're looking for a rooftop pool in Banff, book a room at Moose Hotel and Suites. Take a swim and enjoy sweeping views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. This hotel also has an indoor pool and spa, and is located in the city center.
There are some budget-friendly hotel options close to the action of the city center. Check out Charltons Banff Hotel, with free parking and a swimming pool. You could also consider Banff Inn, with a restaurant and bar onsite.
Most of the hotels in Banff are near ski slopes or provide transportation to various ski resorts. The Delta Hotel by Marriott Banff Royal Canadian Lodge is one such hotel, just a short drive from the Sunshine Village ski resort. The Rundlestone Lodge and Mount Royal Hotel are also just minutes from ski trails.
In the last 3 days, the best price displayed on KAYAK for a double hotel room in Banff for the upcoming weekend was C$ 106 per night. We also found good deals for 3-star hotel rooms from C$ 153 and 4-star hotel rooms from C$ 192.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Banff districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Banff city centre
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