Samesun BanffvsBanff Caribou Lodge & Spa
Samesun Banff and Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa ranks slightly better than Samesun Banff. Banff Caribou Lodge & Spa comes in at 79 with endorsements from 3 reviewers like Oyster, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Samesun Banff
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
433 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A5, Canada 
From $26/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 - Laundy Room
 
Budget
 "Samesun Banff is a dorm-only backpacker hostel with an extremely walkable location right on Banff Avenue." Full review
Top choice
 "The Samesun is zanier, edgier and a little cheaper than other local budget digs, and features a large central courtyard with barbecue, an on-site bar, plenty of activities and 100 dorm beds." 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