Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
Banff Springs Golf Club - 13 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Banff Station - 6 min drive
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
A&W Restaurant - 14 min walk
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - 5 min drive
Park Distillery - 5 min drive
Cedar House Investments Ltd - 5 min drive
Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - 5 min drive
About this property
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
Hostel near Upper Hot Springs
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel. The on-site restaurant, Cougar Pete's, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and ATM/banking services
A 24-hour front desk, 1 meeting room, and a foosball table
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
Free toiletries and hair dryers
Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Cougar Pete's
The Storm Cellar
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Foosball table
Karaoke
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Ski passes
Ski storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Books
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Games
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Alpine Centre Hostel
HI-Banff Alpine Centre
HI-Banff Alpine Centre Hostel
Hi-Banff Alpine Centre Hotel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre
HI Banff Alpine Centre
Hi Banff Alpine Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Is HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel located?
Located in Tunnel Mountain District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Surprise Corner and Bow River. Victoria Glacier and Tunnel Mountain Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km). Banff Station is 29 minutes by foot.
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Bad location , no microwave , No fridge &no elevator despite clean room.
Jingyuan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Patricia
22 October 2024
Patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Sergio
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Like the area and I didn't like the bed, matress was like a rock and not divisions like a curtain that should be mandatory in a mixed bedrooms. Kitchen was well equipped and clean, lobby is welcoming and warm with a nice view.
Staff was great, the checkin was fast and reliable. They had many great amenities such as laundry, a cafe, and a bar within the Hostel. The rooms were a little outdated. My problem was the wifi that was horrible, I couldn’t even upload one video. The bathroom that smelled like pee and so did the shower. The shower had hair all over the floor, the hair dryer in women’s bathroom wasn’t working, and while the Chicken sandwich in the cafe was good, the poutine was the worst I had in my life. The gravy tasted weird, the fries were so dark and tasted weird. I can only say good things about the staff that even gave us bus passes. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel. And the Hotel is located about 5/ 6 minutes from downtown Banff. Great location and staff. Bathroom should be worked on and some food items.
Stayed for two nights. First night was so loud due to someone above stomping at 4am. Talked to the front desk to see if they could help. They were great. The second night slept like a baby. Nice staff. Yummy treats. Good water fountain for large camelbacks.
Cortney
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Brenda
Traveled with partner
6 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our private room was nice , washrooms down the hall. Bathroom doors were a little worn maybe some upgrades? Kitchen was a little tight for space, but dining area was adequate. Nice to have food options available. Sitting outside was lovely, not much open seats for guests in lobby area.
The farm to table fresh food in the café was fantastic. They really went all out and worked so hard those two guys and then in the morning the same guy was serving breakfast so kudos to them for working so hard. I gave a $25 tip at the end of the night. I made sure to put $100 in the Jasper inn help box. There is live music Saturday nights at the café, which was exquisite and then karaoke at 10 PM in the bar downstairs games to play lots of people to chat with just a really cool comfortable pretty amazing hostile in my humble opinion .. beds were very big and very comfy. Room was hot but little to my chagrin in the morning, I noticed two different fans and one small heater on the side for us to use. I had four girls staying in my room and two more up a flight of long ladder stairs to go up high all the girls in the room were quiet and respectable everybody trying to get rest and all in all in my humble opinion the whole experience was very great. I recommend and give Two thumbs 👍 up 👍
The staff at this property were amazingly friendly and very welcoming.I liked the layout of the property.And how you got a bus pass to go into town which made traveling a lot easier around Banff. There were a few downsides, one being that the beds are really creaky.And so if you're gonna stay here , I'd recommend having headphones or earplugs, the wifi was not working properly and everyone seemed to be experiencing the same issue. With a lot of troubleshooting it would work. The showers are a bit small and one appears to need the tile redone in the shower room as some of it is lifting where it previously was repaired. The towels are no good either, so bring your own. Overall, most of these are just a heads up.I would absolutely stay at this property again because it was fairly clean, the ensuite could use a good floor clean but the showers were always clean and I never had an issue getting one.It was pretty quiet and the view was amazing and the bus pass was a huge plus and staff were so nice. Also the cafe makes some great food.