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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Banff

Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town centre is 4 minutes' drive away.

P
Pawel
From
Poland
very nice hostel. a lot of cool people young and old. very friendly staff. we have visited them in low season so we had whole room for ourselves, I guess it high season you can get only a bad, but it is still worth it. Banff is expensive, and this place was affordable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,024 reviews
Price from
US$85.74
1 night, 2 adults

Samesun Banff Hostel

Banff

Located on Banff National Park, this hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Banff’s shops and bars.

M
Marlena
From
Poland
A clean hostel with friendly staff. I had a bathroom in my room, which was great. There was a large kitchen, and a plus: the ability to store luggage without checking in or having to close the curtain. 6 female bedroom
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Price from
US$145.32
1 night, 2 adults

Canmore Downtown Hostel

Canmore (Near Banff)

26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is situated in Canmore and features air-conditioned rooms.

A
Anton
From
Lithuania
One of the best hostels I've been to
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,710 reviews
Price from
US$60.13
1 night, 2 adults

PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel

Canmore (Near Banff)

Located in Canmore and with The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies reachable within 26 km, PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free...

K
Katherine
From
Abkhazia
Excellent staff, went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. The room and communal areas were exceptionally clean. Amenities provided were more than sufficient given the price and location. Overall a great hostel. Would recommend to anyone.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews
Price from
US$166.47
1 night, 2 adults

Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada

Canmore (Near Banff)

Situated in Canmore, 29 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge...

A
Andrei
From
Canada
The location of the hostel is exceptional: very secluded in the woods, on a fairly steep slope of SW exposure, lots of sunshine day time (even in winter :-), beautiful view from the deck towards Three Sisters. Main lodge and the cabins are built in classic alpine style. The place is far enough from the hwy not to hear it but close enough to downtown Canmore (5 min or so). The interior of the main lodge is very cozy and stylish (wood), too; the common use rooms are nicely decorated, etc. The staff is very welcoming and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
Price from
US$82.52
1 night, 2 adults

Banff International Hostel

Banff

Located in Banff centre, this hostel provides free WiFi in all rooms. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 15 minutes’ drive away.

C
Constanza
From
Mexico
It’s a fantastic place, very clean, you have curtains in the beds, kitchen, you share the bathroom only with your roomies, which can be inconvenient but you get extra privacy, everything you need
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Avg. price/night: US$107.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable rooms, nice toiletries, strong WiFi, decent breakfast, nice having a fridge in the room. Quiet and safe. Lots of info provided on the area. I would stay again :)
Guest review by
Clare
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Best hostel in Banff; from the location being just a 5-10 min walk from the main shops/bars/restaurants to the staff who make you feel right at home - would highly recommend! Love the themed nights at the Beaver Bar, there's also a big common room area to meet people in a more chilled setting. Bedrooms are really cosy, most of them have a fireplace, super comfy beds, ensuite bathroom... and the breakfast is pretty diverse from eggs, fruit and English muffins to pancakes, and homemade muffins everyday - what more could you ask for!
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Nicole
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$107.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
Staff are great Rather expensive for a single bunk bed in a hostel when hostels are supposed to be the cheaper option and being a taller person in a bunk bed isn’t the greatest but other then it was good
Guest review by
Ryan
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$108.03
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,024 reviews
This was my first hostel experience and definitely exceeded my expectations. Great staff, very clean and loved meeting new people and knowing their stories, doing a hike or two together.
Guest review by
Arpit
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$107.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
We stayed there for a few nights with my friends and the hostel had everything we needed. Big kitchen, breakfast, common area, good wifi, and great location!
Guest review by
Laura
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Great location. Spacious 8 bed dormitory, comfortable, clean. Very good breakfast (included in price). Friendly helpful staff.
Guest review by
Jacqueline
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$107.16
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
The locations was great, very good value for money. I was just using the hostel as a base while visiting a friend in Banff. The staff and other residents were all really nice and I appreciated the company and chats. Wifi worked well, bed was fine and room was clean. I didn't use the showers as went to friends place for a shower. A very safe place to be and didn't worry about my belonging going missing. Stored my skis and boots all stay with no problems.
Guest review by
Julia
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
My daughter and her friend have been staying since November. It was initially recommended to me, as a a great place to stay if you're new to Banff, as the atmosphere is both welcoming and friendly. Its not the cheapest hostel but the staff are great, the location is excellent and they both feel comfortable and safe.
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Mrs H
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