Bănești may refer to the following places:
Romania Bănești, Prahova, a commune in Prahova County Bănești, a village in Hălmagiu Commune, Arad County Bănești, a village in Sălcioara, Dâmbovița Commune, Dâmbovița County Bănești, a village in Iepurești Commune, Giurgiu County Bănești, a village in Fântânele, Suceava Commune, Suceava County Bănești, a village in Nicolae Bălcescu, Vâlcea Commune, Vâlcea County Bănești (Argeș), a river in Argeș County Bănești (Crișul Alb), a river in Arad County
Moldova Bănești, Telenești, a commune in Telenești district, and its village of Băneștii Noi