Samesun Banff - Hostel

2.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
Al fresco dining, serves dinner and happy hour

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

6 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

8 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

14 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • Sleeps 1

Entire 8-Bed Private Dormitory

  • Sleeps 8

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In Bed In 14-Bed Dormitory With En-Suite (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10-Bed Dormitory With En-Suite (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

Bed In 10 Bed Mixed Dorm (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1

About the area

Banff

At Samesun Banff - Hostel you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Highlights at this ski hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and karaoke. .The Beaver Bar is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and ski passes. .With a stay at this Uptown District hostel, you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Tunnel Mountain and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Banff Gondola.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Glacier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 11 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. 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 Samesun Banff - Hostel.

This Banff hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Karaoke
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Samesun Banff - Hostel offers 14 shared accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Banff hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. 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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Beaver Bar

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Ski passes

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Banff Samesun
Samesun
Samesun Banff
Samesun Hostel
Samesun Hostel Banff
Samesun Backpacker Hotel Banff
Samesun Banff Hostel
Samesun Banff
Samesun Banff - Hostel Banff
Samesun Banff - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Samesun Banff - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Banff

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

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

What makes Samesun Banff - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Samesun Banff - Hostel.

Is Samesun Banff - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Samesun Banff - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.