HI Castle Mountain - Hostel
Hwy 1A & Hwy 93 South, T1L1B3 Castle Junction, Canada – Excellent location - show map
HI Castle Mountain - Hostel
Located at Highways 1A and 93, this Banff hostel offers BBQ facilities for guest use. --Linens are included in all dormitory rooms--. Offering intermediate hiking, Rockbound Lake Trail begins 50 m away. Wooden furnishings and natural daylight are offered in each dormitory room at HI-Castle Mountain Hostel. Guests have access to a shared bathroom. A shared kitchen is available to guests of Castle Mountain Hostel. A spacious forested garden offers fire pits. Guests can relax in the common lounge next to the fireplace and large windows. Johnston Canyon is located less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Banff city centre is 33 km from HI-Castle Mountain Hostel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free parking
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Guests who stayed here loved
Anna
Germany“A really nice and little remote (you need a car to get there) place in nature with access to the lakes and hikes. We really liked the cozy common room with the fireplace in the middle and Shawna was a lovely host :) Kitchen and bathroom were...”
Edita
Lithuania“Great location. Lars, who worked there was very friendly and willing to help, to answer all the questions about hikes around. Kitchen fully equiped.”- Hojoong
South Korea“Nice location, good place to stay in Banff park as a hostel. (This is dormitory, be ware of)” - Stefan
Brazil“Nice and cozy place. Very peaceful and away from the crowds. Not too many people stay in the hostel at once, so it felt like a family. (There is one male and one female dorm) Installations were very clean and organized. The hostel manager was...” 
Monica
Italy“The room is well organized, spaces very clean and the common area is very nice and comfortable! Staff is very nice and available for questions or suggestions. The hostel is in the middle of the nature.”
Rachael
United Kingdom“We loved the friendly, communal vibes. It was super clean and the host was friendly and helpful. The fire was a lovely touch and the kitchen had everything we needed including free tea and coffee! Would definitely stay again.”
Frenchybutworldcitizen
Spain“Cute and remote location, very cosy and good atmosphere, feels like home, chimney is nice and warm, you can tell people staying there feel like a family/ friend group. Very clean, all the equipment you need, comfy bed.”- Stephen United Kingdom“It was in a beautiful stunning quiet location ALL the staff were very friendly and welcoming and helpful The hostel was very clean and very comfortable to stay in”
Marta Spain“The common room was awesome and the kitchen is very well equiped.”
Aitor Spain“Excelent and good value for the money, except from the staff, terrible experience”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you have shower rooms? Are the washrooms inside or do you have to walk outside to access?
Yes, this property has indoor plumbing so there are showers inside the hostel.Answered on 15 March 2023Do you guys give blankets?
Yes, all the bedding is provided by the hostel at no extra charge.Answered on 20 May 2023We got 2 couples (2 males & 2 females), is it okay to fit in a male/female dormitory?
Unfortunately, this would not be possible.Answered on 31 January 2023Do we need to bring in our own sleeping bags?
The hostel will provide all bedding and linen.Answered on 16 June 2023Are there private rooms available for couples?
There are no private rooms available at HI Castle MountainAnswered on 18 February 2020Hello, we are coming from abroad. Is it possible to rent beddings ? Thank you !
All bedding and linen is provided by the hostelAnswered on 9 June 2023- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Facilities of HI Castle Mountain - HostelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Free parking
- Shared bathroom
- BBQ facilities
- Shared kitchen
- Ski storage
- Evening entertainment
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- SkiingOff-site
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Board games/puzzles
- English
House rulesHI Castle Mountain - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children older than 13 years are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.
Special policies apply for group stays of 10 or more people and different terms and conditions will apply.
For the safety and comfort of all guests, children 12 and under are accommodated in private rooms only. Children aged 13 to 17 who stay in shared dorm rooms must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Please contact the hostel directly for exemptions to the hostel age policy.
Due to the nature of our operations and in accordance with local public health guidance, this hostel requires proof of vaccination for all guests aged 12 and over as of September 20, 2021. Guests will also have the option of presenting a negative COVID-19 test result completed within 72 hours prior to check-in.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
FAQs about HI Castle Mountain - Hostel
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The prices at HI Castle Mountain - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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HI Castle Mountain - Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Evening entertainment
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HI Castle Mountain - Hostel is 200 yards from the centre of Castle Junction. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at HI Castle Mountain - Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
