HI-Banff Alpine CentrevsBanff Caribou Lodge & Spa
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa scores slightly higher than HI-Banff Alpine Centre. Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa comes in at #8 in Banff with praise from 3 reviewers including Oyster, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
HI-Banff Alpine Centre
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3, Canada
From $65/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 - Restaurant
 - Free Parking
 
Budget
 "The 54-room HI-Banff Alpine Centre is a budget hostel situated a five-minute drive outside of the town of Banff." Full review
 "Buildings are classic mountain-lodge style without classic mountain-lodge prices. Rooms are spic-n-span; choose from dorms, private doubles and cabins. " Full review
Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa
 Fodor's
 Oyster
521 Banff Avenue, Box 1070, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1H8, Canada
From $78/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Bar/Lounge
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 
 "A great location close enough to the hustle and bustle of downtown but just far enough away to keep things relatively peaceful makes this hotel with a large spa a solid choice." Full review
Upper-middle-range
 "The upper-middle-range Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa is on Banff Avenue and home to one of the two full-service spas on the street." Full review