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Canmore Downtown Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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

It was clean, great design, good location and just what we needed.
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
1,668 reviews
Price from
$101.83
per night
Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada, hotel in Canmore

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.

Very complete, very practical check-in and check-out system, full kitchen and very organized
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
168 reviews
Price from
$84.85
per night
PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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,...

The property had a great location and price compared to other places in the area. My room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Scored 5.9
5.9
Rated okay
Above average
698 reviews
Price from
$52.90
per night
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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.

This place is wonderful! Farther away from the busy city life, this is a good place to relax after hikes. I liked how the kitchen was organized. It was clean given the number of people that came through it. Sometimes it would get busy, but everybody was very courteous. The dining room is nice and the tables and chairs outside with a mountain view are top. My son loved chilling in the hammocks outside. He once lost one of his airpods there. After searching everywhere, he came to the reception and there it was, his airpod! The reception was super helpful, and they also provided guests with passes for the local ROAM bus network. I appreciated our stay!
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very Good
2,043 reviews
Price from
$80.81
per night
Samesun Banff Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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

Closer to the tourist attractions.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
1,764 reviews
Price from
$161.63
per night
Banff International Hostel, hotel in Canmore

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

Free breakfast was really good. Although basic, it was delicious. Staff were friendly.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,317 reviews
Price from
$124.89
per night
HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel, hotel in Canmore

Nakiska Ski Resort is located 0.9 mi from this Kananaskis hostel. A shared kitchen and barbecue facilities are provided on site. Free snowshoe rental is offered to all guests.

The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was clean, and the kitchen was well equipped. Drinking water (non-tap water) and morning coffee were complementary.
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated excellent
Excellent
192 reviews
Price from
$87.62
per night
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.

Location and peacefulness were much appreciated. We did make use of the communal kitchen an it was well/ stocked w/tools, etc., and spotless. Free onsite parking was a bonus! And WiFi worked well.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
1,252 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 Canmore

  • Avg. price/night: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 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: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 reviews
    one of best hostels ice ever stayed in ...
    David
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 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: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $150.29
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 956 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: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 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 traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 reviews
    Amazing location Super clean Amazing staff (Alex, Pia and Rachel! ❤️) One of the best hostels I have stayed in so far!
    Britt
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $133.22
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 1,668 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