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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel, hotel in 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.

easy check in, great facilities and common areas, bonus points for good food in cafe and cool bar downstairs with theme nights!
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
2,102 reviews
Samesun Banff Hostel, hotel in Banff

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

Located on top of the main touristy avenue in Banff. Staff were attentive. Food/breakfast at restaurant was great (afternoon times a bit limited). Hostel restaurant a bit younger age setting. Kitchen and Rec room are decent
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,763 reviews
YWCA Banff Hotel, hotel in Banff

Located in the heart of Banff National Park and less than 10 minutes’ walk from Banff town center, YWCA Banff Hotel sits along the peaceful Bow River.

Location
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,365 reviews
Banff International Hostel, hotel in Banff

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

I like the location because is in the center, and have a bus stop near.
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
1,378 reviews
Canmore Downtown Hostel, hotel in Banff

Located 16 miles from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel has rooms with air conditioning in Canmore.

Excellent walkable location. Not a party hostel. Comfy beds.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,754 reviews
PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel, hotel in 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,...

value, location, staff
Scored 6.0
6.0
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
701 reviews
Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada, hotel in Banff

Offering guest kitchen facilities, HI-Canmore / Alpine Club of Canada is located 2.8 mi from Canmore city center. Access to free bicycles is available. Free WiFi is included.

Location and the service provided
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very Good
179 reviews
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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.

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Hostels that guests love in Banff

  • Avg. price/night: $140.34
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,378 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 :)
    Clare
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $111.48
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 1,961 reviews
    Great location with parking. Fully equipped. Not cheap but very comfortable. Staff were very friendly. Free bustickets to Banff centre. You can lent bear-spray.
    Edger
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $242.52
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,763 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!
    Nicole
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $140.34
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,378 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
    Ryan
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $85
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 2,102 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.
    A
    Arpit
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $140.34
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,378 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!
    Laura
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $242.52
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,763 reviews
    Great location. Spacious 8 bed dormitory, comfortable, clean. Very good breakfast (included in price). Friendly helpful staff.
    Jacqueline
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $140.34
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,378 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.
    Julia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $242.52
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,763 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.
    Mrs H
    Group
  • Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,365 reviews
    Simple but effective cheap stay for Banff. Rooms are a generous size and it’s always handy having a fully equipped shared kitchen in a clean state
    Stephen
    Young couple