Banff Aspen Lodge

Banff Town


Among the rare Banff hotels that are not part of a corporate chain, the Aspen offers friendly service and tastefully decorated modern rooms finished in earthy tones and sharp pine. Upstairs units, all with balconies, are far more appealing than the cramped economy rooms downstairs. The sleek attached Whitebark Cafe is an excellent spot for coffee or breakfast.

Guests enjoy use of two hot tubs in the central courtyard, plus a sauna and steam room.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Banff Town attractions

1. Banff Avenue

0.34 MILES

A little over a century ago, Banff Ave was Banff. Initially, the central street was home to little more than a handful of hotels, homesteads and trail…

2. Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

0.48 MILES

Founded by local artists Catharine and Peter Whyte, the century-old Whyte Museum is more than just a rainy-day option. It boasts a beautiful, ever…

3. Old Banff Cemetery

0.51 MILES

Banff’s shaded cemetery is worth a visit, especially if you’re interested in the town’s history. Some of the gravestones date back to the 1890s; among the…

4. Banff Park Museum

0.54 MILES

Occupying the oldest surviving federal building in a Canadian National Park and dating from 1903, this museum is a national historic site. Its exhibits –…

5. Forty Mile Creek Picnic Area

0.64 MILES

This popular picnic area sits just outside Banff's city limits off Mt Norquay Rd and is a good spot to crack open a hamper if you're short on time or…

6. Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum

0.67 MILES

The Luxton Museum recounts the story of Alberta's indigenous people, with a strong emphasis on the Cree, Blackfoot, Blood and Stoney nations. The displays…

7. Tunnel Mountain

0.7 MILES

It might be Banff’s smallest mountain at 1692m, but Tunnel Mountain is still one of the town’s most recognizable landmarks. The mountain’s distinctive…

8. Surprise Corner Viewpoint

1.03 MILES

About 1.2km east of Banff Town, the Surprise Corner viewpoint looks out over the rushing white water of Bow Falls.