The YWCA Banff HotelvsBuffalo Mountain Lodge
Both hotels are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Buffalo Mountain Lodge scores significantly higher than The YWCA Banff Hotel. Buffalo Mountain Lodge ranks #3 in Banff with accolades from 3 reviews including Lonely Planet, Oyster and Afar Magazine.
The YWCA Banff Hotel
102 Spray Ave, P.O. Box 520, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A6, Canada
From $58/night
- Free Internet
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
"The YWCA is Banff's swankiest hostel option, offering dorm rooms along with private family-oriented accommodations down by the river." 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