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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. My stay at this hostel in Canmore was absolutely perfect. From the moment I arrived, the receptionists were super friendly and helpful – they made me feel right at home. They also gave me great tips on nearby hikes and local spots to eat (definitely ask them if you're not sure where to start!). The bed was really comfortable – perfect after a full day of outdoor adventures. But the best part? The views. I had a room with a window facing the mountains and waking up to that scenery each morning was just breathtaking. If you can, try to get a room with mountain views – it adds something really special to the experience. The hostel was clean, cozy, and had a relaxed vibe that made it easy to meet other travelers. Plus, it’s in a great location – close to the town center and with easy access to amazing trails. I’d absolutely stay here again next time I’m in Canmore. It’s a great base whether you're into hiking, skiing, or just relaxing and soaking in the views. Highly recommend!

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9
Superb
1,693 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Guests are required to show a photo ID and valid credit card upon check-in.

All bookings over 7+ nights will become nonrefundable and charged in full at the time of booking.

Reservations with 8 or more people will be flagged as a group booking and different policies will apply. Guests must contact the property before/after booking. This hostel is 10/10. I could see it has very high standards of cleaniless everywhere, Very good value for money, lovely breakfast in the mornings, staff super friendly and helpful, I am travelling around and I definitely will recommend this hostel.

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8
Very good
1,477 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. One of the best hostels I've ever stayed at. Clean, comfortable, and well-organized. The beds are cozy, and everything you might need is available.Spacious kitchen and a relaxing common area. Friendly and respectful staff, a nice outdoor area, free water refills, and vending machines. No hidden fees or unpleasant surprises. If I return to Lake Louise, I’ll definitely stay here again. Highly recommended.

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8.4
Very good
1,442 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. It was our first hostel and it was so good. Nice people at the front desk, rooms were nice and clean, kitchen was fully equipped and everything was just great :) we also loved organized events such as hikes, pub crawl, quizzes etc.

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8.3
Very good
2,023 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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. Everythings!! Fantastic view to Mountain.

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8.7
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel is located in Lake Louise, 31 km from Lake Louise, and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel provides a sauna and a shared kitchen.

With a shared bathroom, rooms at the hostel also offer a mountain view. The beautiful setting, so peaceful. Great facilities, kitchen kept tidy. Great stopover.

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8.2
Very good
228 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

HI Rampart Creek - Hostel in Saskatchewan River Crossing provides accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel has a sauna and a shared kitchen.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. Perfect spot to rest . We enjoyed the suggestion to refresh at the stream or walk uo the hill behind or relax by the fire . We enjoyed hearing fellow travelers adventures . Since we were mostly tent camping but all sites were full on the weekend we had our own pillow , sheet and sleeping bag but those are offered nice and clean for weary travelers.

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8.8
Fabulous
155 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Featuring barbecue facilities, HI Castle Mountain - Hostel is set in Castle Junction in the Alberta region, 31 km from Lake Louise and 33 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Banff Park Museum is 33 km away and Cave and Basin National Historic Site is 34 km from the hostel. Nice place, clean, well equipped

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8.2
Very good
196 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Located in Banff centre, this hostel provides free WiFi in all rooms. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 15 minutes’ drive away.

All shared dormitory rooms at Banff International Hostel feature shared bathroom facilities and lockers. Select rooms feature a private bathroom. Linen is provided for guests to make their own beds. Cleanliness, the shared kitchen, friendly staff.

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7.2
Good
1,440 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Located in Canmore and with The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies reachable within 26 km, PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. 27 km from Banff Park Museum and 28 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the hostel features ski storage space. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out. It’s History is interesting; comfortable bed/pillows; kept clean; we were allowed to park free at the hostel free (1st come, 1st serve, and parking shared with cannabis store patrons).

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7.1
Good
640 reviews
Price from
US$20
per night

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