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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Banff with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AED 266
AED 296 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Apr - 16 Apr

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Design Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Room

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3

What's nearby

  • Tunnel Mountain - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • 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
  • A billiards/pool table, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
  • Karaoke, a foosball table, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cougar Pete's
  • The Storm Cellar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

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 at the property
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 467 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend to my friends. One of the hostels I ever stayed in Banff. 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful staff and accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot in Banff. Cheap option close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhagyashri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr.chaurasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a privet room and was a great option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for good money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and help staff. Nice facility. Bunkbeds and storage were good. Very affordable compared to other Banff options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freindly staff, clean, amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aweosme place to stay great people, they have a bar that is open very late and a cafe in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kuldeepsing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one and half kms walk from downtown Banff! The location, pricing and tons of group activities that happens in this hostel is a real return for your bucks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right in the mountain! Beautiful view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price is reasonable and is close to the town. I love the option that they have a mini restaurant to dine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun people to go out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ketankumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My first hostel stay: Awesome
Staff very friendly and helpful. Everything clean and easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine! We had a double room with shared bathrooms. Confortable beds, clean bathrooms, very good front desk service. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front staff were extremely friendly, the community kitchen was absolutely packed and it’s up the hill from banff centre
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the guests were very friendly what a great spot to stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harjinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is situated in vary nice area. Very friendly staff. Stayed 2 nights and enjoyed the dinner very much both nights. Walking distance to the down town. Over all very happy with the Hostel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good overall. Someone stole food from my labelled bin once but other than that was excellent! Would recommend to others
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024