Want to get cozy in a one of Banff’s many B & B’s? This Banff Bed and Breakfast Guide has something for everyone. Great homes for every taste – from elegant to rustic, and cozy to luxurious. These days, a B & B is not viewed as low-cost accommodations. It’s an attractive alternative to the typical standard chain hotel or motel room. Nowadays B & B’s offer amenities comparable to those found at the most upscale hotels in the world! Banff is a world class destination.

Do you love interacting with other guests, comparing notes, offering suggestions about your adventures? There are some great B & B’s right in Banff. You know what’s great about these lovely inns…they’re away from the hustle and bustle of the main street, Banff Avenue.

My top choices are all managed by people who’ve lived in Banff for many years. They all offer their own unique spin on the area….they can give you some great local insider information.

This Banff Bed and Breakfast Guide will help to make your stay relaxing and memorable. You’ll enjoy scrumptious homemade cuisine, private baths and incredible views everywhere you look. Some of the best criteria when choosing a B & B. It’s such a charming little town…you’ll want to enjoy it to the fullest.

The B & B’s in this Banff Bed and Breakfast Guide all offer incredible breakfasts in the morning…..It’s a great way to start your day…whether it’s for a long hike, a day on one of many Banff golf courses or a challenging day on one of the three ski areas close to town.

You’ll be relaxed and ready for all that Banff has to offer. This Bed and Breakfast Guide will help make your stay in Beautiful Banff memorable!!! Check it out….Great Canadian Holidays start here!

Theas House

Thea’s House is listed in Frommer’s Canadian Guide Book. They list “The Best Bed and Breakfasts’ in the country and Thea’s is the only B & B selected from Alberta. Frommer’s also lists them as “the most upscale and elegant bed and breakfast in Banff.

They’ve made the main floor completely separate from the owners part of the home. This is for the enjoyment of their guests. The front door is your private entrance to the house, and you’ll then find your guest room accommodation located on the second floor.

They have TREK mountain bikes available for guests’ enjoyment. It’s free with each reservation on a first come, first serve basis. They also provide/include bike helmets, pumps, patch kits and trail maps. What a great way to spend an afternoon touring our majestic Canadian Rockies.

Buffaloberry B & B

The local owners of Buffaloberry have lived in the Bow Valley for over 25 years. Their careers have been in the hospitality business as well as the fine homebuilding industry….great expertise for this B & B. It’s a beautiful home with high beams and lots of stone!

Enjoy the natural outdoors while staying at this bed and breakfast. It’s just a short walk from gourmet dining, unique shops and those incredible mountain views. It’s very quiet as it’s one block from Banff Avenue and only 5 minutes away from Starbucks….if you need your fix!!!

Their bedrooms are large and beautifully decorated with an alpine, country motif. Three bedrooms have queen sized beds and one room has a king. Have a good night sleep here!

Banff Boutique Inn

The Banff Boutique Inn is a contemporary 10 room designer Inn located only a 5 minute walk into downtown Banff. It’s ideal for couples wanting a romantic weekend getaway or an escape to get away from it all. You’ll love the King beds! The Inn has been designed with quiet little nooks giving you some private time to share with loved ones and a relaxing glass of wine!

This boutique inn has a great location. It backs onto a nature corridor so you can head out for a fantastic hike or cross country ski right from their doorstep. The rear Terrace is perfect for lounging and surrounding yourself with the sounds of nature. How relaxing….so quiet and comfortable.

Banff Mountain Home Bed & Breakfast

Come and enjoy the quiet elegance of this 4-star B & B. It’s located close to the Bow River walkway and just 1½ blocks from Banff’s many boutiques and gourmet restaurants. This charming B & B has been rated by Frommer’s as “one of the best all-in-one B & B packages in the Rockies.”

Enjoy a homemade breakfast of muffins with various homemade preserves, cereals, fresh fruit mix, yogurt, and the lightest waffles ever! You’re now ready to start your day enjoying the idyllic scenery.


Blue Mountain Lodge B & B

The Blue Mountain Lodge is recommended by the New York Times and selected by the Guide Michelin (Green Guide). They’re located just a short 2-minute walk from the town centre in a residential area. So it’s quiet….they’re very close to all tour and ski bus departures as well.

You can get reliable, useful information from
guidebooks. Yet, some are better than others
and often, it’s important to know what you’re
looking for when you travel, what your goals
are and what your pocketbook can handle.

As I often tell my fellow Traveling Paupers,
a guidebook is just that— a guide. Not a set
of rules that are fixed in stone. Never let any
guidebook chain you down to a fixed itinerary.
Be adventurous, add your own mix of wonder
and discovery to the trip you plan, and use your
guidebook as an introduction to the locale,
not the final arbiter of what is valuable.

That being said, I’d like to explore some of
the guidebooks I’ve found useful in making
trips around the world. It is, by no means, a
comprehensive listing of all the books
available to you. But this sampling should
give you a very good starting point to discover
what travel books can offer.

The Michelin Red Guides

Provide detailed information about European
hotels and restaurants, while the Green Guides
focus on European art, history, and places of
interest. They tend to be best suited to travel
that isn’t too budget conscious. Upscale.

The Fielding Guides

Provides a candid, well written guide especially
good at finding off-beat, unusual destinations.
I recommend them to Paupers that wish to travel
off the beaten track. Unique.

Fodor’s Travel Guides

Recently celebrating their 60th birthday with almost
100 titles in the Gold Line series. They emphasize the
West, but the Fodor’s Guides cover countries though-
out the world. They provide good historical and
cultural information as well as practical recommendations.
I like it for those who wish to stay on the middle
of the road. Perennial Bestseller.

The Frommer Series

The old $5. A Day series has become the $40 a Day
series. They offer touring guides, city guides, and special
editions. While emphasizing Europe and the United States
they take pains to describe restaurants, hotels and
nightlife as well. Budget.

The Lonely Planet Series

Called, simply enough, the LP, they have earned a great
reputation for worldwide budget and independent travel.
There are five series offered, but my favorite is the
On A Shoestring guide, coving everything from a
specific country, to a region or continent for the low
budget traveler. Eclectic.

The Travel Handbook Series

This series contains more than 50 books from Moon
Publications and are updated annually. That’s their
greatest value in my judgment. Contemporary.

Europe Through The Back Door

Authored by Rick Steves. You get an itinerary
and “must see” list of sights for limited European
trips. A no brainer.

The Rough Guides

Focuses on college-age travelers in Europe. Much
the same flavor as you will find in the LP series;
irreverent and directed to the budget conscious.
Street smart.

A good guidebook makes travel vastly easier. Use them
even when you’re only traveling in your arm chair.
The best spark your imagination and lead you to
unknown discoveries and adventure.