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Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Banff with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Mountain view
Courtyard
Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$188
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec

Explore the area

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449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Front of property

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Front of property

Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in a 6-9 co-ed dorm room

Front of property

1 bed in a 6-9 co-ed dorm room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

Front of property

Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Studio Suite

Economy Studio Suite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Banff

Banff International Hostel puts you in the heart of Banff, within just a 10-minute stroll of Victoria Glacier and Banff National Park Information Centre. Highlights at this hostel include free continental breakfast, free self-parking and in-room kitchenettes. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a games room. Other amenities include laundry facilities, ski passes and a microwave in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Uptown District hostel include Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Glacier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 12 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Banff International Hostel

Hostel in Banff with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Banff International Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Banff hostel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
Banff International Hostel offers 23 accommodations. This accommodation has kitchenettes with fridges.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Banff hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Banff International
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Banff Hostel Banff
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Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Banff

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Banff International Hostel?

Banff International Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Banff International Hostel?

As of 15 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banff International Hostel on 16 Dec 2025 start from NZ$188.38, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Banff International Hostel?

Yep, Banff International Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Banff International Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is offered daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Banff International Hostel?

No, Banff International Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Banff International Hostel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Banff International Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.