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Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property
Mountain hostel in Uptown District

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Reception
Courtyard
Bathroom sink
Mountain view
Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ski passes
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/game room
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $107
includes taxes & fees
$98 per night
Nov 27 - Nov 28

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Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

1 bed in a 6-9 co-ed dorm room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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The price is $79
includes taxes & fees
$72 per night
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About the neighborhood

Map
449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive
  • Banff Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Banff International Hostel

When you stay at Banff International Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 23 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Banff International
Banff International Hostel
Banff Hostel Banff
Banff International Hostel Banff
Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Banff

Frequently asked questions

Does Banff International Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Banff International Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Banff International Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Banff International Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Banff International Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at Banff International Hostel and nearby?
During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for boat tours and fishing. Banff International Hostel also has an arcade.
What's the area around Banff International Hostel like?
Banff International Hostel is in Uptown District, a short 13-minute walk from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 3 minutes' walk from Victoria Glacier.

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jason, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

sachin, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

There’s no ac and the room was hot. You couldn’t open all two windows- one for safety reasons and the other was the road noise. Able to open the small window in the bathroom but wasn’t able to cool off the room. I had issues sleeping due to heat - kept waking up. Lots to do around the hostel from shopping dining and entertainment. Buses are within walking distance. Comfortable bed and privacy curtains.
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

DAVID, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Friendly staff but did not enjoy the room much as it is warm, doesn't have air condition, not well clean, unsafe wirings and very loud fan. Breakfast is available but we did not expect that it is a make your own breakfast. The hostel needs to level up considering their high cost, it is not worth the money at all. Wouldn't recommend, sorry.
catherine, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good
Sandeep, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

My first check in with the aussie dude desk attendant and girl was awesome. His relief was impolite and when I asked to be switched from a dirty mixed room to a clean women’s there was an issue at first. Not really accommodating, and I’ve lived in some hostel dives in Australia. Wouldn’t stay again but the ppl I met were awesome and some of the workers are solid. Cheers!
Jenae, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Azhar, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Banff Biking trip
Laurence, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor cleanliness. The towels are smelly, seems just washed them without detergents.
Elvira, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and meet people from all over the world!
Adam, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Very very hot that I couldn’t sleep many nights in a row !! Not very clean! Bed sheets were dirty! But also other people didn’t much care about cleanness as they would through their hair in sink causing blockage. The staff and manager were good and attentive! But overall I had an uncomfortable stay.
Vida, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

the customer service is excellent.
MOE, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The place is in exact Banff town. So everything is easily accessible.
Abhinand, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ciaran, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Liked it was by the bus route
Barb, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Irene, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marnie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Maria Anita, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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Benjamin, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

wouldn’t stay again
Nathaniel, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The worse hostel I have ever had. The staff who handled my check-in was extremely unpleasant and totally unhelpful. No lock was provided for locker. She suggested me to buy at the gas station. I failed to get one and returned to talk to her. She found me a lock without any difficulties at all but charged me $5. The locker is very narrow and barely good for one carry-on suitcase. The hostel has storage for larger items but very dirty as for garbage storage. Top of the fridge inside the dorm was very dirty and dusty. The water tank of the toilet has water leaking issue. I had to open the lid to fix that in order to prevent wasting of water. Told staff re same. Breakfast is totally self help, made my own pancakes.
Wai Yuen Yvonne, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

My first hostel stay and it won’t be the last! I lucked out with a clean room, great roommates and the location was perfect and walkable to shopping and restaurants. Liquor store onsite, decent variety of breakfast although I found the kitchen a little chaotic and confusion. Some signage would help! I’d definitely recommend this as an affordable place to stay while visiting Banff (hotels are outrageously priced, this was a fraction of the cost!)
Kris, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Anatoly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4 bedroom Hostel with an included shower and bathroom in the room, a hard find. All amenities were clean, they provide basic breakfast downstairs in the morning and were helpful talking about activities in the area
Matthew, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Great kitchen, fully stocked with everything you need to cook for yourself."
Reasons to Book
Great Location
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM