Douglas Fir Resort & ChaletsvsSamesun Banff
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets and Samesun Banff are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets ranks marginally better than Samesun Banff. Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets scores 77 with positive reviews from 2 reviews such as Fodor's, Oyster.
Douglas Fir Resort & Chalets
 Fodor's
 Oyster
525 Tunnel Mountain Drive, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B2, Canada
From $118/night
- Pet Friendly
 - Hot Tub
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Laundry Service
 - Laundy Room
 
 "A top pick with families, this rustic resort has condo-style and chalet-style accommodations with fully equipped kitchens, and the public areas include an indoor playground." Full review
Mid-Range
 "An on-site convenience store, laundromat, and liquor store that will deliver to your room make it easier to be a 20-minute walk from the main action on Banff Avenue." Full review
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