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Banff Ptarmigan Inn

337 Banff Avenue, Banff, Alberta 
3-star 


Right on Banff Avenue in the heart of downtown, Banff Ptarmigan Inn gives you a simple, central base built around a courtyard. It's a well-suited pick if you want to be a 5-minute walk from the shops and restaurants, with hot tubs and a sauna waiting for you back at the inn. 

Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Exterior

Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Bedroom

Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Twin Room

Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Twin Room

Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Bedroom

Banff Ptarmigan Inn, Reception

Facilities 

  • Rooms with refrigerator and flat-screen TV 
  • Some rooms with stone fireplace 
  • Coffee and tea maker 
  • Air conditioning 
  • En-suite bathroom 
  • Free WiFi 
  • Free parking 
  • 2 hot tubs 
  • Sauna 
  • Steam room 
  • Fitness centre 
  • Spa 
  • Laundry service 
  • 1 on-site restaurant 
  • On-site bar 

Location & What's Nearby 


Banff Ptarmigan Inn sits right on Banff Avenue, around a 5-minute walk from the centre of downtown Banff. Bow Falls is further out, at around a 25-minute walk, so a short drive is the easier option if you want to see it. Vermilion Lakes and Mount Norquay are both a short drive away, and Banff Upper Hot Springs is around a 10-minute drive too. Calgary International Airport is around a 90-minute drive. 

Why We Recommend It 


We often suggest the Ptarmigan Inn for travellers who want to be within easy walking distance of downtown Banff without paying for a big resort stay. The two hot tubs and sauna are a welcome way to unwind after a day of hiking or skiing, and the courtyard layout gives it a bit more character than a standard motel strip. It's a solid, practical base for couples or families visiting Banff for the first time. Our Banff getaway ideas page has more on how to build it into your trip. 

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