About this property

Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town centre is 4 minutes' drive away. Alpine Centre HI Banff offers private and dorm-style rooms. Select rooms have en suite bathrooms. HI Banff Alpine Centre’s full-service restaurant, Cougar Pete’s, offers a varied menu. The Storm Cellar bar provides free darts, billiards and foosball for a fun atmosphere. HI Banff provides each guest a free bus pass for the local transport system. Discounted ski packages, bike rental vouchers, and Summer rafting tickets are available. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 9 km away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
2 double beds
1 large double bed
4 bunk beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
6 bunk beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
3 single beds
and
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Eleanor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in a private cabin so had a lot of privacy. The bathroom was modern and clean. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly.
  • George
    France France
    Loved the place, everybody was friendly, lots of activities and a nice bar, great way to make friends for solo travelers
  • Xavier
    United States United States
    The hostel is really good in a great spot. 100% recommended if you want to go to Banff National Park. It also has a bar and a restaurant inside which are pretty good.
  • Michele
    Australia Australia
    Free Banff bus ticket. Great staff. Great location.
  • Yeo
    Singapore Singapore
    The location is beautiful , within the Tunnel Mountain. There is a 3-day complimentary pass provided for all guests, allowing us to visit places of interest easily.
  • Michele
    Australia Australia
    Staff were extremely helpful. Hostel provided value for money in this very expensive part of Canada. Identify the new building to stay in - it is more modern and less crowded than the old part.
  • Theresa
    Austria Austria
    very nice people breakfast next to wildlife in the neighbors garden local public transport ticket included good atmosphere, community spaces and activities offered
  • Marie
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Clean and not far from the city (with a car). Nice outdoors and bar/food onsite.
  • Wei
    Canada Canada
    The environment nearby is great. The room is very clean.
  • Tori
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Expensive for a small private room with no ensuite but the cheapest in the area. Was quiet and had a nice atmosphere.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Cougar Pete's
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Ski

  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage

Activities

  • Bingo
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Wellness

  • Yoga classes

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French

House rules

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

Please note, special policies apply for groups of 10 or more. Guests must contact the property after booking.

Please note for the comfort of all guests, we do not allow children under 12 years old to stay in the shared dorm rooms. Children under 10 years of age are more than welcome in our private room types. Children aged 13-17 may only stay in dorm rooms when accompanied by a legal guardian.

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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