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Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel with free breakfast, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Reception
Mountain view
Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave
Courtyard
Banff International Hostel blends mountain living with entertainment. Enjoy the arcade/game room, start your day with continental breakfast, and use WiFi throughout. Knowledgeable staff offers tour assistance and ticket help for easy adventure planning.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

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Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Economy Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio Suite

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

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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
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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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
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Magpie & Stump - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Banff International Hostel

Hostel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and an arcade/game room at Banff International Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Banff International Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 available

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
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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Banff International Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Banff International Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banff International Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Banff International Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Banff International Hostel located?

Located in Uptown District, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Glacier, Banff National Park Information Centre, and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Banff Gondola is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Banff Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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