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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property
Mountain hostel in Tunnel Mountain District with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Building design
Hiking
Building design
Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Hiking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Ski facilities
    Ski facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Ski storage
  • Ski passes
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room
  • Concierge services
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
The price is $79
includes taxes & fees
$72 per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Design Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Room

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Detached private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3

What's nearby

  • Tunnel Mountain - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Banff Springs Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 98 min drive
  • Banff Station - 29 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

At HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola. The pub is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Cougar Pete's, which is open for breakfast and dinner and offers garden views. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 54 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

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 in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Karaoke
  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Ski lessons nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Cougar Pete's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
The Storm Cellar - Onsite pub. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Policies

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Alpine Centre Hostel
HI-Banff Alpine Centre
HI-Banff Alpine Centre Hostel
Hi-Banff Alpine Centre Hotel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre
HI Banff Alpine Centre
Hi Banff Alpine Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, HI Banff Alpine Centre - 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 HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby winter activities like ice skating, cross-country skiing, and snowboarding, and in warmer months enjoy a round of golf at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?
Yes, Cougar Pete's offers garden views.
What's the area around HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel like?
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel is a short 9-minute walk from Bow River and 15 minutes' walk from Victoria Glacier.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Jaejong, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect spot in Banff. Cheap option close to town
Mary, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

kiuomars, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was good overall. Someone stole food from my labelled bin once but other than that was excellent! Would recommend to others
5-night trip
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6/10 Good

Derek, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Danielle, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fine! We had a double room with shared bathrooms. Confortable beds, clean bathrooms, very good front desk service. Thank you!
Florence, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Braeden, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

No place is perfect.....
CAD$100 for a bunkbed is expensive; on the other hand, compared to other accommodation in Banff, it is a good deal because Banff on a busy long weekend is an expensive place. The facilities are very good but I kept hitting my head on the upper bunk when I crawled in and out of the lower bunk but I soon got "trained" LOL!
Alvin, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Right in the mountain! Beautiful view
Nadine, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

CHAE YOON, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was in good condition.
Damola, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Zachary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always awesomeness
Brenna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Amazing hostel
The farm to table fresh food in the café was fantastic. They really went all out and worked so hard those two guys and then in the morning the same guy was serving breakfast so kudos to them for working so hard. I gave a $25 tip at the end of the night. I made sure to put $100 in the Jasper inn help box. There is live music Saturday nights at the café, which was exquisite and then karaoke at 10 PM in the bar downstairs games to play lots of people to chat with just a really cool comfortable pretty amazing hostile in my humble opinion .. beds were very big and very comfy. Room was hot but little to my chagrin in the morning, I noticed two different fans and one small heater on the side for us to use. I had four girls staying in my room and two more up a flight of long ladder stairs to go up high all the girls in the room were quiet and respectable everybody trying to get rest and all in all in my humble opinion the whole experience was very great. I recommend and give Two thumbs 👍 up 👍
Nicole, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

hongyan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

The staff at this property were amazingly friendly and very welcoming.I liked the layout of the property.And how you got a bus pass to go into town which made traveling a lot easier around Banff. There were a few downsides, one being that the beds are really creaky.And so if you're gonna stay here , I'd recommend having headphones or earplugs, the wifi was not working properly and everyone seemed to be experiencing the same issue. With a lot of troubleshooting it would work. The showers are a bit small and one appears to need the tile redone in the shower room as some of it is lifting where it previously was repaired. The towels are no good either, so bring your own. Overall, most of these are just a heads up.I would absolutely stay at this property again because it was fairly clean, the ensuite could use a good floor clean but the showers were always clean and I never had an issue getting one.It was pretty quiet and the view was amazing and the bus pass was a huge plus and staff were so nice. Also the cafe makes some great food.
courtney, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great time!
Tessa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always wonderful staff and accommodation
Brenna, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Just one and half kms walk from downtown Banff! The location, pricing and tons of group activities that happens in this hostel is a real return for your bucks!
Kuldeepsing, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My first hostel stay: Awesome
Staff very friendly and helpful. Everything clean and easy to work with.
Michael, 5-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

sachin, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

No air conditioning. Rooms and common areas too hot. Not enough parking.
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The place is at 5 minutes from downtown. Pretty calm. The restaurant is delicious: nachos and home fries. And the waffles too.
Cyndie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night trip
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