We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Banff, Canada. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, holiday homes, apartments, villas, "pensions", inns, lodges and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated March 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Highly elegant. Great bar. Featuring pine vaulted ceilings, fir flooring and antique furniture, Beaujolais Boutique B&B at Thea's House offers accommodation in Banff. This adult-only property is available for 2 adults. The room at this charming B&B includes a gas fireplace, flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, an en-suite bathroom, and a small balcony with mountain views. There is a shared lounge at the property. Ski storage space and bike hire is available. Banff Park Museum is 400 metres from Beaujolais Boutique B&B Theas House, while The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is 500 metres away. To ensure our guests continue to receive the best experience, we’d like to inform you that on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer (May-October), we’ll be offering a lighter breakfast service. To compensate for any inconvenience, we’re pleased to offer a discounted rate for Monday and Tuesday nights.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Popular among couples.Opened May 2022. Located in Banff, 35 km from Lake Louise, Storm Mountain Lodge & Cabins provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is situated 37 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental breakfast. Guests at Storm Mountain Lodge & Cabins will be able to enjoy activities in and around Banff, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Banff Park Museum is 37 km from the accommodation, while Cave and Basin National Historic Site is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 171 km from Storm Mountain Lodge & Cabins.Show full description
This is the most beautiful, lively and relaxing boutique hotel in Banff. It also has beautiful surroundings. It is very popular among couples travelling to Banff.
Bed and Breakfast. This Banff bed and breakfast, centrally located in Banff National Park offers a gourmet breakfast to all guests. Rooms are soundproofed and feature in-floor heating, robes and slippers. The thoughtfully furnished rooms feature pine furniture and warm colors. Cable TV and a DVD player are provided in each room at Buffaloberry Bed & Breakfast. Tea and snacks are provided in the afternoons for guest enjoyment, and a common room with a fireplace is available. Bed & Breakfast Buffaloberry also offers ski storage and a common terrace. Banff Gondola Mountain Experience is less than 15 minutes’ drive from the bed and breakfast. Banff Springs Golf Course is less than 10 minutes’ drive away and Calgary is 1 hour and 40 minutes’ drive from the property.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Superb interior design. Popular among women. 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. A barbecue is available for guest use at Holiday Lodge Banff. A common lounge area provides relaxation options. Free parking is provided. Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies is 500 metres from this property. Lake Louise is 40 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
I think this is the most creative and well designed bed and breakfast in Banff.
Lodge. Elkhorn Lodge has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Banff, 700 metres from Banff Park Museum. Every unit features a private bathroom and shower, air conditioning, a TV and a fridge. There is also a kitchen in some of the units equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a toaster. Popular points of interest near the lodge include The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Banff International Research Station. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 138 km from Elkhorn Lodge.Show full description
Beautiful. Great location.Opened January 2021. Set in Banff, Alberta region, Peaks Hotel and Suites is situated 2 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site. With a shared lounge, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Private parking is available on site. The units at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Peaks Hotel and Suites offers certain units that feature a balcony, and the rooms have a coffee machine. At the accommodation every room has bed linen and towels. Guests at Peaks Hotel and Suites will be able to enjoy activities in and around Banff, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Staff at the hotel are available to provide information at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near Peaks Hotel and Suites include The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Park Museum and Banff International Research Station. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 137 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Historic. Great location. Brewster Mountain Lodge is centrally located in downtown Banff. Log furnishings, western décor, and historic photos from the Brewster Family define the interior of the lodge. Free WiFi and a daily continental breakfast are included. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen cable TV, fan, ironing facilities, hair dryer, kettle and coffee machine. The private bathroom comes with a shower, bath and free toiletries. At Brewster Mountain Lodge you will find a 24-hour front desk. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, ski storage, and shops on site. The hotel is 200 metres from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 300 metres from Banff Park Museum and 1.2 km from The Banff Centre.Show full description
Apartment. Cougar Street Mountain Rental, a property with a garden, is set in Banff, 1.6 km from Banff Park Museum, 3 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site, as well as 1.7 km from Banff International Research Station. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 135 km from the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.4 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.Show full description
Creative. Lovely interior design. Offering an on-site coffee shop, Canalta Lodge is located 5 minutes’ drive from Banff city centre. Free WiFi access is available. Red Earth Spa is 2 minutes' walk from this hotel. 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. Happy Camper coffee barista offers coffee and confectioneries to guests of Canalta Lodge. In the morning, a complimentary breakfast is offered. Ski storage and fitness facilities add to the guest experience at Canalta Lodge. Paid underground parking is offered on site. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 14 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Cool. Great value. Popular among couples. A good location for a relaxing stay in Banff, The Poplar Inn is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden. The property features a garden, tennis court and parking on-site among other facilities. The property features mountain and inner courtyard views, and is 700 metres from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. The accommodation provides a hot tub, free WiFi throughout the property and family rooms. All units include a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchenette, a dining area, and a private bathroom fiitted with a hair dryer, while some units feature a balcony or a patio. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, all units include bed linen and towels. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy skiing and cycling nearby, or make the most of the sun terrace. Banff Park Museum is less than 1 km from The Poplar Inn, while Cave and Basin National Historic Site is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 137 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Located in Banff in the Alberta region, with Banff Park Museum and The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies nearby, Banff's Rocky Mountain House provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The Banff International Research Station is within 800 metres of the holiday home. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.3 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Opening onto a terrace, the air-conditioned holiday home consists of 7 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. A flat-screen TV is provided. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 136 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Inn / Guest House.Historic property. Popular among couples. Located in Banff National Park and surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, this inn is 5 minutes' walk from Banff city centre. The inn offers rooms with en suite bathrooms. Guestrooms are uniquely decorated and offer high ceilings and modern conveniences, including free WiFi at the Banff Boutique Inn- Pension Tannenhof. The Inn also provides complimentary on-site parking. 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.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most HISTORIC guest house in Banff.
Holiday Home. Situated in Banff, near Banff Park Museum, The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Banff Mountain Home- The Real Rockies Experience has barbecue facilities. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home is composed of 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 4 bathrooms. The accommodation is non-smoking. Banff International Research Station is 700 metres from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 137 km from Banff Mountain Home- The Real Rockies Experience.Show full description
Holiday Home. Banff Beaver Cabins, a property with a garden, is located in Banff, 500 metres from Banff Park Museum, 600 metres from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, as well as 2.1 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site. The holiday home is less than 1 km from Banff International Research Station. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Every unit has a private bathroom, while selected rooms are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 137 km from Banff Beaver Cabins.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Trendy. Great value. Popular among women. Located in Banff town centre, this property offers self-catering accommodation. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV are featured in each cottage. Banff Upper Hot Springs are 4 km away. Full kitchen facilities and a dining area are offered in all cottages at Holiday Lodge Cabins. Each cottage features a private entrance and includes towels and linens. A BBQ is provided for guest use at Banff Holiday Lodge. Minnewanka Lake Cruise is 5 minutes’ drive from this pet friendly property. Johnston Canyon is 24 km away.Show full description
Motel.Great value. Popular among women. Situated in Banff and within 1.9 km of Banff Park Museum, The Dorothy Motel has a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 2 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 3.5 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site and 2 km from Banff International Research Station. Guests can enjoy garden views. The motel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a fridge, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Guests at The Dorothy Motel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Banff, like hiking, skiing and cycling. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 134 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Hip. Great views. Popular among women. This ski-in, ski-out lodge is located in at Sunshine Village Resort in Banff National Park. It is 20 minutes' west of Banff city centre. It features multiple restaurants, and outdoor hot pool, ski storage and spa services. Each room at the Sunshine Mountain Lodge feature a 42-inch flat-screen HDTV and wood furniture. Each bathroom has slate floors and granite counter tops with hairdryers. Windows open for fresh air. Guests can work out in the on-site gym or relax in the dry sauna. The lodge also schedules movie nights, snowshoe tours and tobogganing adventures. Banff Upper Hot Springs are 25 minutes' drive away from Sunshine Mountain Lodge.Show full description
This is one of the coolest small hotels in Banff. It also has outstanding views.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. Popular among couples. Mountain View Bed & Breakfast is an independent style accommodation located a few minutes walk from Banff city centre and offers a private guest entrance. A simple self-serve continental breakfast consisting of toast, condiments, muffins, bagels, cereal, toaster waffles, tea and coffee is available. We have 2 units on the property - each unit has 2 rooms (we have 4 rooms in total) and are shared apartment style accommodations. There is WiFi available in the common area and rooms. Each room has a queen bed with a private bathroom. If you book one room you will be sharing the common area with one other room (2 guests). Guests have access to a kitchenette that has a microwave and refrigerator. The main house common area has views of Mount Norquay and the Carriage House has views of Cascade Mountain and Norquay. Banff Park Museum is 700 metres from Mountain View B&B, while The Banff Centre is 1.1 km away.Show full description
Apartment. 500 metres from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Basecamp Suites Banff is a recently renovated property located in Banff and provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and parking on-site. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Banff, like skiing, fishing and hiking. Guests can use the hot tub, or enjoy mountain views. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a toaster. A fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. The units include a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. Banff Park Museum is 600 metres from Basecamp Suites Banff, while Cave and Basin National Historic Site is 2.2 km away. The nearest airport is Calgary International Airport, 137 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Park.Very cosy. Great views. Nestled within Banff National Park, this family owned property is a 15-minute walk from the town centre. Each cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and view of the surrounding mountains. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, Hillside Bungalows features 2 cozy, self catering cabins. Each includes a living area, private bathroom and cable TV with DVD player. Ski shuttles and local bus service are available within a short walk of the Hillside. Sunshine Village Ski Resort is one-half hour away.Show full description
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