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26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is situated in Canmore and features air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from Banff Park Museum. Friendly and helpful staff, great location with excellent facilities.

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9
Superb
1,702 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Located in Calgary and with Calgary Tower reachable within 6.2 km, The Calgary Hub hostel style Home provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Each room is fitted with a patio. Cozy house just a couple of minutes by walk from the bus stop to get downtown. Bob is a very welcoming host and helpful with the logistics. The house is very well clean, we will be back for sure when we get back to Calgary. Absolutely recommended.

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9.3
Superb
446 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Set in Nordegg, HI Nordegg - Hostel offers a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Beautiful building, great communal kitchen, wonderful service. (also a sauna!)

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9.3
Superb
130 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Jasper Downtown Hostel offers accommodation in Jasper city centre.

This property offers both dorm style and private bedrooms. Select room offer ensuite bathrooms. Good location with free parking near.

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8.3
Very good
1,659 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

HI Calgary City Centre is located in East Village, right around the corner from downtown. Free coffee and tea is provided all day. The City Hall transit stop is 2 minutes away and offers free transport within the city center. Free WIFI is included. Please note that anyone is welcome to stay with a valid ID from outside of Calgary.

Shared bathrooms facilities are provided for dormitory guests. A 40" flat-screen cable TV, a desk and an ensuite bathroom are offered in the private guest rooms. The man with the red cap on the front desk was so lovely, very hospitable and friendly. He makes the place very welcoming and homely.

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8.1
Very good
1,727 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Located on Banff National Park, this hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Banff’s shops and bars. A fully licensed bar and restaurant as well as a fully equipped common guest kitchen are available on site. Free Wi-Fi is included. I had a lovely stay. Everyone was so friendly and nice! Bed was comfortable, bathroom and trash were cleaned daily. I like the little curtain for privacy.

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8
Very good
1,476 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Set amid the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, this hostel boasts an on-site cafe and 2 self-catering guest kitchens. It includes private storage for guests and acts as a ski pass vendor.

Guests at HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre can relax in the common room with a fireplace. A small library is available for guests to choose from. I got a free upgrade from a four-person room to a private room. The entire place, including the bathroom and shower, is very clean, and the common area is spacious and comfortable.

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8.4
Very good
1,448 reviews
Price from
US$46
per night

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.

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. The property is very clean! I like this Hostel so much!

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8.3
Very good
2,020 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Set in Jasper, Jasper East Hostel - Near Jasper National Park East Gate Entrance features a shared lounge. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a private bathroom and bed linen. Everything! Location was great and had the best nights sleep

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8.7
Fabulous
226 reviews

Situated in Canmore, 29 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Banff Park Museum. The location was perfect. Away from the town. Set in an amazing setting. Floor to ceiling glass with views over the mountains. The Three Sisters stood gloriously within eyes view. Hikes two mins from Lodge. The lodge was exceptionally spotless clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Outdoor and indoor seating for eating. I cannot fault this accommodation.

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8.7
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

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