HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.2

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.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

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

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Free parking available on-site

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • 4 bunk beds
US$302 for 3 nights
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Basic Double Room
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  • 4 bunk beds
US$324 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
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  • 1 single bed
US$107 for 3 nights
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 4 bunk beds
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Heating
  • Hairdryer
  • Cable channels
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$101 per night
Price US$302
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Basic Double Room
  • 4 bunk beds
170 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$108 per night
Price US$324
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
160 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$36 per night
Price US$107
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
160 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$36 per night
Price US$107
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
160 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$37 per night
Price US$111
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
160 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$38 per night
Price US$115
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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
170 feet²
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$38 per night
Price US$115
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Private Bathroom
  • 1 single bed
160 feet²
Private bathroom
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$40 per night
Price US$120
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Guests who stayed here loved

Roman
Canada Canada
“Banff Alpine Hostel is simply a charming place. The cabin is new, with beautiful wooden interiors and a cozy fireplace. Having a laundry room and kitchen available was very convenient, along with the on-site bar and restaurant. Everything was very...”
Daniel
Germany Germany
“Great facilities, big kitchen, 4 bed bunks, great common area, bar with open mic etc.”
Samantha
Australia Australia
“Spacious, clean + close to everything, bus tickets. Everyone was super helpful and friendly.”
Gaeun
Canada Canada
“Kind staff, Clean , easy to access from downtown and bus stop. Free downtown bus pass, big kitchen and nice bar, looptop reading & relaxing area.”
Ross
Australia Australia
“The different places to relax, the on-site restaurant, the self catering facilities. The closeness to the very good local bus, the closeness to walking areas, the always dry and clean ablution areas.”
Dixie
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing staff, beautiful location, bar on site and activities make it great for meeting people but not a loud "party" hostel. Plenty of parking and a lovely walk into town, otherwise can use the free bus pass to catch the bus. Can't fault it at...”
Marilyn
Canada Canada
“Beautiful buildings, stunning views, comfortable beds, large kitchens. Cafe, bar, pool table. Comfortable common areas with fireplaces.”
Marilyn
Canada Canada
“Stunning view, comfortable beds. Friendly staff. Big kitchen, comfy lounge area with fireplace. Cafe, pool table & bar.”
Vash
Canada Canada
“Serene and quiet area 5-minute drive from the main streets. I like that it's higher up the mountain with nice views. Whenever I come to Banff, I stay in the same place. I've brought a lot of visiting family members here, and they all also loved...”
Ming
Malaysia Malaysia
“Friendly and helpful staff, the dorm is equipped with toilet and washing basin, shared shower room is outside the room. Every place in the hostel is clean, the dorm, kitchen and dining hall. Bedsheet, pillowcase and towel provided are clean as...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

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.
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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.