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Canmore Downtown Hostel

Canmore

26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is situated in Canmore and features air-conditioned rooms.

J
Jana
From
Czech Republic
Hostel is perfectly located, everything is super close. Beautiful views from either lounge or rooms. Rooms are spacious, and there are curtains around each bed! Staff is super friendly also.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,705 reviews
Price from
US$70.09
1 night, 2 adults

The Calgary Hub hostel style Home

Calgary

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.

M
Mostafa
From
New Zealand
Staying at the homestay was a really relaxing and comfortable experience. Ben and Marthika were very informative from the beginning on where things were around the home and provided helpful information about the area. Meeting other travellers was a highlight at the homestay as who I met tended to be longer-duration guests who had interesting stories to share about their time in Canada. The blueberry waffles were well-prepared and delicious, hitting the home-cooked itch I didn’t know I wanted. I would definitely recommend this accommodation because of the friendly staff and enjoyable communal environment.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Price from
US$59.89
1 night, 2 adults

HI Nordegg - Hostel

Nordegg

Set in Nordegg, HI Nordegg - Hostel offers a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

J
JAEJOON
From
South Korea
Surrounded by a forest, it's quiet and the air is very clean. The accommodations are comfortable, very clean, and well-maintained, and the owner is very friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 129 reviews
Price from
US$101.94
1 night, 2 adults

Jasper Downtown Hostel

Jasper

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Jasper Downtown Hostel offers accommodation in Jasper city centre. This property offers both dorm style and private bedrooms.

W
Wayne
From
Guernsey
Everything, it did exactly what was needed and the beds with curtains were awesome. Great privacy
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews
Price from
US$74.33
1 night, 2 adults

HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

Downtown Calgary, Calgary

HI Calgary City Centre is located in East Village, right around the corner from downtown. Free coffee and tea is provided all day.

V
Vaidas
From
Lithuania
The staff was very welcoming and helpful, gave good advice. I missed while booking that breakfast is included and they informed me about it, which was great. The breakfast was also really good with pancakes, orange juice and some PBJ sandwiches. The locations is really good as it is close to the tram station and overall downtown area.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,730 reviews
Price from
US$81.02
1 night, 2 adults

HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre - Hostel

Lake Louise

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.

A
Angela & Ross
From
New Zealand
great facility at the HI Lake Louise, great on site restaurant. would eat here again for sure! but also nice clean kitchen which was well appointed if self catering.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,455 reviews
Price from
US$114.69
1 night, 2 adults

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Banff

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.

T
Tori
From
New Zealand
Expensive for a small private room with no ensuite but the cheapest in the area. Was quiet and had a nice atmosphere.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,014 reviews
Price from
US$84.95
1 night, 2 adults

Jasper East Hostel - Near Jasper National Park East Gate Entrance

Jasper

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.

S
Shana
From
Belgium
I have stayed four nights in total at the Jasper East Hostel where I was warmly welcomed by Angie and Michael. As a solo hiker in Jasper, Angie offered assistance and took the time to finetune my itinerary to make the most of my stay here in Jasper. I also saw her helping many other guests like that. She is just very present and involved, putting her heart into it. I was initially planning to go to the visitor centre for information, but there was no need anymore because of Angie’s input. I think this is really the added value of this hostel. The personal approach every single day. I enjoyed every minute of it. I honestly felt so at home that I could have stayed longer than four nights. After a whole day out, it feels very nice to have place to go to at the end of the day that feels a bit like home. And that is exactly what Angie did, make me feel at home. Communication was very open: “if you need anything, please just ask. If there is anything we can improve, please share it with us”. To put this in action: we actually even did some redecorating together! I have to say that the place is much more open and cosy than how I imagined it from the pictures. The people I met at the hostel were not the typical youngsters. A bit of a calmer audience and this was just what I was looking for in this type of setting. Very social atmosphere and met a lot of lovely people and had interesting conversations. There is free coffee and tea for the taking, which is always a plus for me as well. I also liked the single room with bathroom. The outside area is very cosy as well. A visit to the brewery next door is a must! Good service and food (big portions - suggest to take any leftovers to the hostel where you can reheat them for the next day).
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
Price from
US$225.12
1 night, 2 adults

Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada

Canmore

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...

P
Peter-Christoph
From
Germany
The view was just amazing, close to the city centre and nevertheless in the middle of the nature, clean washrooms, kitchen well equipped, beautiful interior with a lot of love for details, bike rental was great - gives you the opportunity for a relaxed/ slow way of traveling from A to B, staff is very friendly and helpful all the time
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 257 reviews
Price from
US$167.25
1 night, 2 adults

HI Edmonton - Hostel

Whyte ave, Edmonton

Just off the Whyte Avenue entertainment strip, this Edmonton hostel is within 3 km of the University of Alberta. Free amenities include parking, Wi-Fi, linens and towels.

R
Raianne
From
Brazil
Great hostel!! Everything clenead and organized, and with a lot of facilities. The location is perfect, very near of bus stop, the neighborhood has a lot of restaurants, supermarket, etc. Definitely will come back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 902 reviews
Price from
US$49.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$62.30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,705 reviews
Best hostel I’ve stayed in. Rooms were very clean as were bathrooms. The beds also have curtains which is a great thing in hostels gives you much more privacy. Staff were very helpful with any questions and they have lots of flyers for information of what to do in the area.
Guest review by
Jack
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$90.45
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,439 reviews
We stayed there for a few nights with my friends and the hostel had everything we needed. Big kitchen, breakfast, common area, good wifi, and great location!
Guest review by
Laura
People with friends
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews
Wished I would have stayed longer than one night. Sure, bunk beds are not for everyone, but the rest is worth some snoring roommates. The sauna with the river next to it to take a cold dip and the outdoor fireplace are awesome. Many fun people from around the globe to talk to, hence a great option if you are a solo traveler. Joel, the hostel keeper, is chill and friendly.
Guest review by
Elisabeth
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$109.38
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,455 reviews
This is a lovely hostel in a great location in Lake Louise and close to the Icefield Parkway. We had a room with a private bathroom so only shared the showers which were new and spotlessly clean. Kitchen was well equipped and there were plenty of tables to sit at.
Guest review by
Paul
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,487 reviews
My daughter and her friend have been staying since November. It was initially recommended to me, as a a great place to stay if you're new to Banff, as the atmosphere is both welcoming and friendly. Its not the cheapest hostel but the staff are great, the location is excellent and they both feel comfortable and safe.
Guest review by
Mrs H
Group
Avg. price/night: US$69.07
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,657 reviews
Great location, clean kitchen (could be bigger) with much storage space. Curtains on bunk beds.
Guest review by
Jakob
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 450 reviews
Best hostel I have stayed at! Very clean, beds were comfy and the owners were so lovely.
Guest review by
Katherine
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$54.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 902 reviews
Its a couple Blocks of the main Ave and downtown, like in all hostels you meet new people
Guest review by
marilyn
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$91.06
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 226 reviews
It’s the only hostel-camp in the 30km radius. It exists and provides safety. It has intermittent electricity and intermittent internet access.
Guest review by
Andrew
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$107.04
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,014 reviews
Super friendly staff, activities going on in the hostel, easy access to food & drink with the cafe + bar. Great location, bus to city centre only two mins away. Beds were comfy, kitchen was great! Would stay again.
Guest review by
Niamh
Young couple