Samesun BanffvsBuffalo Mountain Lodge
Both properties are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Buffalo Mountain Lodge ranks significantly better than Samesun Banff. Buffalo Mountain Lodge comes in at 85 with praise from 3 reviews such as Oyster, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Samesun Banff
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
Oyster
Budget
"Samesun Banff is a dorm-only backpacker hostel with an extremely walkable location right on Banff Avenue." Full review
Lonely Planet
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
Buffalo Mountain Lodge
700 Tunnel Mountain Road, P.O. Box 1326, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3, Canada
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The romantically rustic, upper-middle-range Buffalo Mountain Lodge is a popular pick with couples visiting Banff." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Although Buffalo Mountain Lodge is only minutes from downtown Banff, its location on Tunnel Mountain is surrounded by wilderness." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Three hectares of private forested grounds make this lodge on Tunnel Mountain one of Banff’s most pleasant mountain retreats." Full review