Best Two Star Hotels in Banff

My husband and I stayed at this hotel in October 2022. We found the front office staff very friendly and able to answer all our questions. It was nice having coffee, tea, and infused water available in the front lobby at all times. The rooms were well decorated and clean. Our room had a microwave, mini fridge and a Keurig with pods and cups. Very convenient. We also had a great view of the mountains from our room on the third floor...with a balcony, two seats and a table that we used often. The odd number rooms are located in the front of the hotel with a view of the mountains. Rooms with even numbers are in the back and overlook a courtyard and other buildings. Parking was convenient and easy to access. The only drawback was the breakfast included with our stay. We ate in the breakfast area 5 times and every time we ate we ended up with syrup on our arms or clothes from the previous diner. We never saw the tables being wiped down at all. The food was okay. Basically the same thing every day. This hotel is within walking distance of a grocery store and all the shops and restaurants down the main street (Banff Avenue) and the side streets I would have rated this a hotel 4.5 if I had the option. I would stay there again and would definitely recommend it.

The breakfast is very rich. The beds in the hotel twin rooms in the United States and Canada are double beds. Sleeping four people is definitely not a problem. The hotel does not interfere with sleeping a few people. The double bed is very wide and the children are more than enough to sleep. There is a Chinese-speaking waiter at the reception desk, who will answer questions and answer questions patiently. The hotel is very close to the center of Banff town, and the bus stop is very convenient at the door.

I stayed at the HI Banff for just 2 nights, and got to experience 2 different ‘types’ of private rooms. I had initially booked online for a 4-6 female dorm (there weren’t any private rooms left on the third agent site when I had placed my booking), but when I asked to be switched to private upon arrival, I was fortunately offered the option to stay at a 6-person dorm - all by myself - for the first night, and then move over to a private log cabin for the second. Both were interesting experiences, and the room decor (especially with the electronic hearth in the log cabin) definitely made you feel like you were staying at a quasi-wilderness hostel. It was fun on the whole, despite the slight inconvenience of having to move between the two nights. Both the shared shower room and the private en suite shower/bathroom were clean and well-maintained, with decent water pressure and hot water supply, which are extremely important things to have when you’re visiting Banff in its subarctic state...! I didn’t use the kitchen or patron the hostel’s restaurant (called Cougar Pete’s), so unfortunately can’t comment on those aspects. I will say, however, that the only downside of this hostel would be its relative distance from downtown Banff (i.e. the centre of Banff Avenue where all the shops and restaurants are located) - it takes a good 20-min uphill walk from Banff Avenue up to Tunnel Mountain Rd where the hostel is located, and for any season that isn’t late spring, summer or early fall (okay, so winter is the biggest issue I guess), I don’t think you’d find walking for 20 plus minutes out in -10 degree Celsius conditions quite the idea of a pleasant stroll, especially after dinner when it’s dark and bitterly cold, lol. There’s of course the option to take public transport (the Roam transit bus), with Bus No. 2 stopping at Douglas Fir station (the hotel right next to HI Banff), but bear in mind this is a bus that comes at 25-minute intervals. So, not the most convenient arrangement, and something to be aware of when planning your itinerary. Overall though, I really enjoyed staying at the HI Banff, and found it a rather lovely experience as a first-time visitor to Banff. On a side but related note, I’ve rarely been let down by the HI chain, and I’ve stayed at more than 7 HI hostels by now...

We had 3 nights here and were exceptionally comfy with 2 Queen beds , on-site parking, TV, easy walk to town and a great host( Elsia). Breakfast was included and it was exceptionally generous! It is left in your fridge and they restock it daily. Included hard boiled eggs, muffins, egg and bacon rolls, juice, fruit, yoghurt, cereal , oats and snack bars. Kept us going into lunch as we had sone of breakfast to take fir the day. Parking is onsite, a little tight when full but it all worked. I would definitely stay again.

With a stay at Basecamp Suites Banff in Banff (Downtown District), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. This aparthotel is 13.1 mi (21 km) from Banff National Park and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.This smoke-free aparthotel features snowboarding nearby, skiing lessons nearby, and ski rentals nearby. Recreational activities include snow tubing nearby, boat tours nearby, and rock climbing nearby.Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Located in Banff (Downtown District), Rocky Mountain House - Sleeps 23 is within a 15-minute walk of Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff National Park Information Centre. This guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Banff National Park.This guesthouse features designated smoking areas, snowboarding nearby, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include rock climbing nearby, ziplining nearby, and cross-country skiing nearby.Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs are provided.

The hotel is good, the bedding is especially comfortable, the hotel has a sense of history, and the breakfast is good (but the description of the breakfast price on Ctrip's website is wrong, which made me pay 5 Canadian dollars more for each person's daily breakfast at the store!!) I hope that Ctrip make it clear

Very disappointed in these accommodations. Traveled with another couple. We each received windowless rooms(no outdoor view)with a small balcony that faced into a dated, old atrium, spotted with a few old chairs and scuffed tables. The rooms did not have air conditioning and were not very clean. We stayed 4 nights and did not receive any servicing of the room. The indoor lighting was bad and the TV was small and outdated. The bathroom and one of the beds directly faced the door into the hallway, so it was a free show to anyone walking by if the door was opened while in bed. It did include a daily breakfast Buffett which never changed, but it was good enough to start our day. I also plan to write contact the Rocky Mountaineer train company that booked these as part of our package. We had a voucher to dine in the restaurant and it was pretty good. Also location was very good. Walkable to downtown and the river. Pictures show the accumulated dust on the tv, dresser and picture frames.

Great location for bow river trail walk . Reception staff were helpful and assisted us well. Great stay!

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights this past month. Our check-in process was very quick and efficient. The front desk staff were very friendly. We were fortunate to have a first floor room because the elevator was out of order. Our room was a good size and clean. They have a VERY interesting pool that is built like a cave and heated by hot springs. The water is pretty warm, so you might have to get out every now & then. A great way to relax after a long day hiking. It also is open through the roof so you can see out. Because we were often out early we were only able to do the Continental breakfast 1 day. It was nothing special, but it was free. We both ordered sides of bacon as an extra charge. NOTE: The hotel DOES have bear spray for complimentary use. This is important if you're planning to go out hiking. It's probably $40-50 to buy in town. This location is also a good walking distance to the main downtown area. There's also a local bus line that runs by if you don't want to walk or have to find a parking spot. Overall.....we had a great stay, would go back and would recommend