Elk + Avenue Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want to sleep on Banff Avenue for the lowest price in our three picks and spend your days out in town. Skip it if you are driving a tall vehicle or want the strongest guest scores, which our Best Value pick delivers for more money.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Elk + Avenue is our Budget pick for Banff. It suits travellers who want a central base, plan to eat out and see the town on foot, and would rather spend on activities than on the room.
Family rooms are listed, so it can work for parents with children. Check the exact layout and bed setup before booking.
Skip it if you arrive in a van or roof-box car. Guests say the heated underground garage has limited spaces and a low height clearance. Skip it too if a top score matters most: at 8.4 it sits mid-table among the hotels we compared.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at 333 Banff Avenue, and the location score is 9.7 out of 10, the strongest part of its record. Guests describe it as central, within walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants and the bus station.
Our straight-line estimates put the Banff Park Museum at 0.7 km, about 9 minutes on foot, and Bow Falls at 1.6 km, about 20 minutes.
Mount Rundle is 6.4 km away, roughly 80 minutes on foot as a straight line. That is far, so plan on public transport or a car to reach trailheads in that direction.
What guests say
The score is 8.4 from 429 reviews, which placed it joint seventh of 11 eligible properties in our sample. It is a good score, but not one of the highest in town.
Location gets the most praise, followed by staff, who are described as friendly and professional, with helpful service and a warm welcome.
The main complaint is parking. The heated underground garage is appreciated, but spaces are limited and the height clearance is low.
Price compared with our other two Banff picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €114.98 per night for 2 adults, 22% below the sample median of €147.38. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Hotel Canoe and Suites, our Best Value pick, was €210.84 per night with a score of 9.0 and 4 stars. Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection, our Luxury pick, was €492.27 with 8.3 and 5 stars.
So you save close to €100 a night against Hotel Canoe and Suites, at the cost of a lower score and one fewer star. Against the Rimrock, the score is actually slightly higher here.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 11 eligible hotels in Banff. After setting aside the upscale choice, Elk + Avenue had the lowest eligible reference price, at €114.98 a night. That is how it won the Budget slot.
The listed facilities are a restaurant, a terrace, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. That is enough for a practical stay.
Before you book
Breakfast is not confirmed in the data we hold. Check whether any breakfast is offered and whether your rate includes it.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. On a busy avenue, ask about street noise if you sleep lightly.
If you are driving, confirm garage availability, the height limit and any parking fee before you arrive.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Elk + Avenue Hotel within walking distance of downtown Banff?
Guests say it is central and within walking distance of downtown shops, restaurants and the bus station. The Banff Park Museum is about 9 minutes on foot by our estimate.
Does Elk + Avenue Hotel have parking?
Guests mention a heated underground garage with limited spaces and a low height clearance. Check fees, availability and the height limit before you arrive.
Is breakfast included at Elk + Avenue Hotel?
Breakfast is not confirmed in our data. Check the hotel listing and your rate details.
How much does Elk + Avenue Hotel cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €114.98 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk to Bow Falls from the hotel?
Bow Falls is about 1.6 km in a straight line, roughly 20 minutes on foot. The real route may be a little longer.