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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property
Wake to mountain views, enjoy café breakfasts, prepare for adventures, and connect with new friends over games at this Banff hostel.

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area) | Free WiFi, bed sheets - HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel (Banff)
Located in Tunnel Mountain District, HI Banff Alpine Centre offers a welcoming retreat. Enjoy breakfast with garden views at Cougar Pete's restaurant. Relax on the sunny terrace, and stay entertained with the hostel's foosball table and high-speed WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Tunnel Mountain District, a neighborhood in Banff, HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel is in the mountains and in a national park. Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Banff Gondola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Upper Hot Springs. Victoria Glacier and Banff Park Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snow tubing and sledding. Visit our Banff travel guide
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801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park showing a lake or waterhole, landscape views and railway items
    Banff National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff_SurpriseCorner_553248621532864054_06
    Surprise Corner
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018
    Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Iconic Morant's Curve, Banff National Park, Alberta Canada
    Banff National Park Information Centre
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Banff_BanffNationsLuxtonMuseum_6072227_06
    Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • A&W Canada
    15 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 near Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre
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
  • Karaoke, games, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and barbecue grills
  • 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
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 11:00 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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Reviews

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 224 out of 546 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 546 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 546 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 546 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 546 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Guitana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing great staff:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kritsakorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuffs and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic option for staying in the area. Best hostel I've been in. Staff are all really nice and helpful and the fact that there is a cafe and a bar on the property is awesome..they actively have events most nights and the cafe has great coffee and the food I had was a god price and tasted great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and all services are available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying in a hostel and this place exceeded my expectations. The staff was friendly, free bear spray to check out each day, free bus pass, large lockers and under bed storage. The restaurant and bar had great food and drink options at an affordable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Rania

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

stephen d

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hostel with a lot of activities. Located direct in the Mountain Tunnel. You geht a free Busticket for the hole Time. The Cafe offers great Brankfast/lunch and Dinner till 9 pm. Here You get a real montain feeling.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

4/10 Poor

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No curtains in bunk areas. You hear and feel every movement of your bunk mate in the rickety beds. Showers were dimly lit with a grimy feel and no actual dry area for drying off. Their showers made my mediocre gym showers feel classy. Decent industrial kitchen but the only water kettle was cheap plastic. I could not find any coffee making equipment in the kitchen, however they will sell you coffee at their in house cafe. The public food storage bins should all be run through a dishwasher. Many more items I could list but let’s just say this place is tired and ready for a reno/update
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great alternative to hotel properties. Very appropriate and comfortable for the price point. Everything you need is here to allow you to explore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr.chaurasia

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

8/10 Good

Prasanna

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

6/10 Okay

Vera

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was decent, the common area was nice too but the lower level & hallways could use some maintenance & better upkeep. Just didn't have cozy vibes and felt like walking around in a mechanical room / hall. Baseboards were off the wall, paint needed etc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Iaroslava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. I will recommend this place to my friends.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Iaroslava

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was very friendly a helpful, the room was clean. I will recommend this place to my friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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