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Canmore Downtown Hostel, hotel in Canmore

Situated 26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel features rooms with air conditioning in Canmore.

This hostel is the best one I ever been. The bedrooms are good and big The kitchen is huge and full of utensils. The location is great, and they offer parking There is several places around to eat or shop
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
1,755 reviews
Price from
£85.79
1 night, 2 adults
Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada, hotel in Canmore

Offering guest kitchen facilities, HI-Canmore / Alpine Club of Canada is located 4.5 km from Canmore city centre. Access to free bicycles is available. Free WiFi is included.

we were a big family and enjoyed a full cabin. It exceeded our expectations. Nice place to stay and will definitely book it again. Bathrooms got renovated, kitchen is very spacious and lots of trail to visit.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
179 reviews
Price from
£64.40
1 night, 2 adults
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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.

We always love staying at the Hi Banff. The staff and atmosphere makes the place feel like home. And the food at Cougar Pete's is always a treat. Our favourite this time was the chicken caesar wrap.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
2,101 reviews
Price from
£70.05
1 night, 2 adults
Samesun Banff Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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

I like the location, close to downtown Banff. Nice breakfast. Staff very friendly & helpful. Very clean inside and outside.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,774 reviews
Price from
£233.13
1 night, 2 adults
HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel, hotel in Canmore

Nakiska Ski Resort is located 1.5 km from this Kananaskis hostel. A shared kitchen and barbecue facilities are provided on site. Free snowshoe rental is offered to all guests.

The hostel is typical. It is clean and there are 3 private rooms in addition to the dorms. The kitchen is large and well stocked. The common sitting area is large with a fire place and comfortable chairs/couches. The location is great. There is an outdoor bonfire area and a bbq.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
199 reviews
Price from
£72.33
1 night, 2 adults
PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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...

Good economical option offered right outside of Banff National Park. Everything here is expensive, of course, so the Hostel was the way to go.
Scored 6.0
6.0
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
700 reviews
YWCA Banff Hotel, hotel in Canmore

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.

Fantastic location, a quick walk just across the bridge from the town centre and with free off-street parking. The reception staff were efficient, friendly and helpful and made us feel most welcome. Our room was spacious, clean and simple and provided everything we needed for our stay. The kitchen was practical and well equipped with enough utensils/facilities for food preparation. Overall the hotel certainly represents great value for money and we would definitely stay again if we were to return to Banff.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,353 reviews
Banff International Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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

Relatively cheap, nice lobby
Scored 7.1
7.1
Rated good
Good
1,380 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.

Hostels that guests love in Canmore

  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    Very clean, great location, amazing views of the mountains from the chill area and the rooms. The kitchen facilities were very good, and I liked the bed curtains for privacy and the fact the bunk beds are secured to the wall so they don’t rattle when the person above is getting into bed.
    Davies
    Solo traveller
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    Scored 9.0
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     · 1,754 reviews
    Best hostel I’ve stayed in. Rooms were very clean as were bathrooms. The beds also have curtains which is a great thing in hostels gives you much more privacy. Staff were very helpful with any questions and they have lots of flyers for information of what to do in the area.
    Jack
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    one of best hostels ice ever stayed in ...
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    The hostel is very well designed and well managed. One of the best. My only discomfort was the air becoming stuffy in the dormitory. Due to someone closing the only window during the night. A minimum amount of default ventilation should be guaranteed in dormitories containing several occupants.
    andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    Great location with an amazing view, bus stop to Banff directly in front, affordable in comparison to the hotels in the city, lot of storage in the bunk beds and curtains, always clean, big kitchen with everything you need
    Mario
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    Staff were so friendly and did everything they could to help. The best hostel I’ve stayed in. Super clean, had everything you needed. Would love to return
    Emma
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £58.27
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 969 reviews
    The Drake is exactly what you need for a quick cheap great location (upgrade to river view). Now I know it’s old an a little dated but it’s fantastic for us. We love to walk and cruise the town, to which this location is amazing
    Marc
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    Absolutely fantastic place! I loved everything from the welcoming staff to the great rooms, the people, the kitchen! It became like a home to me and it was just perfect. Was without a doubt the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in and I’ve travelled for 9 years all over the world. Loved the curtains of the room so much.
    Taranjit
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    Amazing location Super clean Amazing staff (Alex, Pia and Rachel! ❤️) One of the best hostels I have stayed in so far!
    Britt
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £57.88
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 1,754 reviews
    10/10 recommend! Best hostel I ever stayed! Great location in Canmore and close to Banff/Lake Louise! It was super clean and comfortable and felt really new! Helpful staff and nice/clean common areas! Bed is big with a privacy curtain and comfy mattress and big locker. Free parking in front of the hostel. I would book it in an instead again and will def come back!
    Maxim
    Group