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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
Banff
Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Center offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town center is 4 minutes' drive away.
R
Rodge
From
PhilippinesThe staff here are amazing—friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The room is a bit tight for the number of beds, but it’s manageable. Adding privacy curtains to the bunk beds would make a big difference, especially given the limited space.
The facilities are decent and kept clean. It’s conveniently located near the bus station. The location is great—away from the hustle and chaos of the town center and closer to the mountains, just the way I like it.
Overall, it’s a great value for money and a solid spot to meet other backpackers and solo travelers.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 2,024 reviews
Price from
$86.10
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.
N
Nataël
From
CanadaIt’s cozy and not far from the Main Street !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,498 reviews
Price from
$145.94
1 night, 2 adults
Canmore Downtown Hostel
Canmore (Near Banff)
16 miles from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is located in Canmore and has air-conditioned rooms.
M
Marina
From
BrazilStaff extremely friendly
Perfect location
Beautiful building and nice atmosphere
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,710 reviews
Price from
$60.38
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 16 miles, PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant,...
C
Caíque
From
BrazilIt was super clean. We were afraid of the shared bathroom, but it was incredibly clean 24/7, both the male and female ones. Also, people seem to be pretty friendly and respectful. The bar in the lobby has cheap beers and live music some times. The location is just amazing!! In the heart of Canmore. We loved it!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 644 reviews
Price from
$167.17
1 night, 2 adults
Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada
Canmore (Near Banff)
Located in Canmore, 18 miles from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada has accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and...
M
Madison
From
CanadaLovely and helpful staff, large and cosy living / relaxing space, large kitchen, beautiful view of the mountains. More suited to those with cars as a bit of a walk or short bus from town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 253 reviews
Price from
$82.87
1 night, 2 adults
Banff International Hostel
Banff
Located in Banff center, this hostel provides free WiFi in all rooms. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 15 minutes’ drive away.
L
Liseth
From
SpainThe location, the friendliness of the staff and the breakfast
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,446 reviews
Looking for a hostel?
Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
Hostels that guests love in Banff
Avg. price/night: $107.61
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
ClareSolo traveler
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!
Guest review by
NicoleSolo traveler
Avg. price/night: $107.61
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
RyanSolo traveler
Avg. price/night: $108.49
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
ArpitSolo traveler
Avg. price/night: $107.61
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
LauraTravelers 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
JacquelineSolo traveler
Avg. price/night: $107.61
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
JuliaSolo traveler
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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