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HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a rooftop terrace, near Stampede Park

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Private) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Library
HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel, in downtown Calgary, offers a lively base for travelers. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, arcade games, and city views from the rooftop terrace. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and multilingual staff assist with travel planning.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (6 beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Private) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Private)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (4 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (4 beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room, Shared Bathroom (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Room, Shared Bathroom (6 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Desk
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Max 4 People)

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 4 People) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 4 People)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Max 5 People)

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 5 People) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 5 People)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Calgary, a neighborhood in Calgary, HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Chinook Centre and Cross Iron Mills Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Canada Olympic Park. Check out an event or a game at Stampede Park, and consider making time for Calgary Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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520 7 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0J6

What's nearby

  • BMO Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Calgary Tower - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Scotiabank Saddledome - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stampede Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Calgary Zoo - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • City Hall Station - 5 min walk
  • Calgary Heritage Station - 16 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Platform Calgary - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪RAW - ‬2 min walk

About this property

HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

Hostel near Scotiabank Saddledome
Located close to Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and BMO Centre, HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, an arcade/game room, and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike rentals, luggage storage, and outdoor furniture
  • A computer station, a vending machine, and a billiards/pool table
  • Concierge services, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Guidebooks and local maps

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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 transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (CAD 10 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 10 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 15.5343 mi (25 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

HI Calgary City Centre
Hi Calgary City Hostel Calgary
HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel Calgary
HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Calgary, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Studio Bell, Stampede Park, and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. BMO Centre and Calgary Tower are also within 15 minutes. City Hall Station is only a 5-minute walk and Centre Street Station is 8 minutes.

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Reviews

HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 240 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lokesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all things are clean and staff also too good ✨✨
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, cleanliness, enjoyed the common spaces and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saeed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Paolo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, and helpful. Ideal location to stay if you’re not from around — easy to meet travellers and accessible via ctrain!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff here is so wonderful and accommodating and the location of this place is simply the best in Calgary
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was nice. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naa Lamle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Neat facility , excellent kitchen area, love the reading / study room - bunk beds could use some curtains for privacy also too narrow bed stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In downtown core. Lots of attractions on walking distance. Close by transportation and train options
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Super close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
hot pot of people from all nationalities at a very affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay on budget.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience, especially for the first time in a hostel. Everything was clean and so much was offered for a great price. Will definitely stay here again when in Calgary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Van

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good in general.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and clean and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipti Dilipkumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hostel with affordable price, great for students and
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well organised, clean and a hot pot of people from every nationality. amazing for networking...
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hiral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

HUAINING

Liked: Cleanliness
Body wash was always empty. When I told to counter staff in the midnight, he said he can't do anything. And I went to eat breakfast at 09:00, but didn't have waffles anymore. So terrible!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of parking around the hostel. Staff were very friendly and nice. Bed was very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fair value and convenient y2025
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a nice place if you are on a budget.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yewon

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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