Banff: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Banff side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Elk + Avenue Hotel	Best Value Hotel Canoe and Suites	Luxury Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
Guest score	8.4/10	9.0/10	8.3/10
Reviews	429	2,820	445
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	333 Banff Avenue	600 Banff Avenue	300 Mountain Avenue, P.O. Box 1110
Reference price per night	€115	€211	€492
Guests like	Location: Central position within walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants, and the bus station. Staff: Friendly, professional team provide helpful service and a warm welcome.	Location: Situated on the town's edge near a bus stop, a short walk to the center. Staff: Friendly, helpful team provide a warm and polite welcome.	Scenery: Spectacular outlooks over the mountains and valley. Setting: Secluded spot near the gondola and hot springs with bus access to town.
Guests mention	Parking: Heated underground garage available, though spaces are limited and height clearance is low.	Beds: Described as comfortable by some, though others find the mattresses hard and noisy.	Price: High rates for rooms and parking do not match the experience.
Good for	pets, family, spa, ac	pets, spa, parking, ac	pets, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Elk + Avenue Hotel if price matters most, Hotel Canoe and Suites for the best balance of score and price, and Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.