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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

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

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Design Room

Design Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

About the area

Banff

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel places you steps from Surprise Corner and within a 10-minute stroll of Bow River. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Cougar Pete's, is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. The Storm Cellar is the hostel's own pub. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and karaoke. There's also the convenience of free RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Tunnel Mountain District hostel include Upper Hot Springs and Banff Gondola.
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What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Banff Springs Golf Club - 13 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬5 min drive

About this property

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Hostel in Banff with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Banff hostel.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offers 54 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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 lift

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 11:00 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

  • 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
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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number 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

What is the cancellation policy at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$138.07, 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 HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Yep, HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

No, HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 533 reviews

8.2/10

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

Ken

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great ammenities- restaurant bar kitchen laundry wifi etc. very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Disliked: Amenities
This is a hostel. I can't expect anything. This is my first time and will be my last time staying in hostel. Not hard feelings, This is just not my cup of tea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Suggestion Handicap bar in at least one shower room wonderful stay thankyou
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Domingo

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very expensive and not a nice place to check in, Staff is not nicely, Parking is full Room is sharing with other person Temperature of room is hot theres only one electric fan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyed

Wonderful hospitality
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vinoth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for solo travel. Place is safe and near to Banff town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Caity

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were great and so were onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noelia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miho

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of wildlife to view on the property since it's a bit further out from the town. Right by the bus stop and free bus passes which were great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianpeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service
Had a marvelous sleep sharing a room with 5 other women. I was amazed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen d

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a stop as you consider what to explore in the Banff area, consider the Hi Banff as your ground zero. Friendly, multi-cultural staff go out of their way to make sure everyone is accepted and comfortable. Great cafe on site and all sorts of options for day trips in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pattraporn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked the en-suite dormitory but didn’t expect it to have no shower at all. just sink and toilet. where are we supposed to clean ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan, Shaughnessy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great food options and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Prasanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good. It’s cheaper and better if you’re a travelling on budget with your friends or solo. The parking space is very limited though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rania

The staff is friendly and the hostel is nice !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most reasonable prices in the area. Clean and well taken care of facilitys
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOEL

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gursimran, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

siew yan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025