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Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel near Banff National Park Information Centre in Banff

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Banff International Hostel

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Reception
Mountain view
Exterior detail
Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Interior entrance

Overview of Banff International Hostel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6
  • Popular LocationBanff National Park Information Centre7 min walk
  • Popular LocationBanff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTunnel Mountain5 min drive
  • AirportCalgary, AB (YYC-Calgary Intl.)94 min drive

Room options

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Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in a 6-9 co-ed dorm room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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4.0 out of 5, Very good, (397)
The price is CA $163
per night
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
10 May - 11 May
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About the area

Banff

Uptown District stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Uptown District hostel, you'll find Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Victoria Glacier and Canadian Ski Museum West are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min walk
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 7 min walk
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 13 min walk
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 4 min drive
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Park Distillery - 10 min walk
  • Masala Authentic Indian Cuisine - 15 min walk
  • BeaverTails - 11 min walk
  • Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - 11 min walk
  • Farm & Fire - 9 min walk

About this property

Banff International Hostel

Hostel near Banff National Park Information Centre in Banff
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills are also featured at Banff International Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Banff hostel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Banff International Hostel offers 23 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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Banff Hostel Banff
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Banff International Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 76 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 232 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 232 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kirill

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Doesn't deserve is place in Banff
This place should be leveled to the ground. It is an old motel turned into a sorry hostel. The infrastructure is more haphazard post apocalyptic than a proper hostel. It has a liquor store on the premises and it seems that the LOCAL drunks start there and finish up crashing in the hostel. Overall this place gives an impression of subsidized rehab government housing than a place for tourists.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Felipe Jr

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Akimoto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and safe

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Teng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just okay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Wonwoo Bryan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Dark, humid, rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023