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Samesun Banff - Hostel

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

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Exterior
Alfresco dining, serves dinner and happy hour
Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave
In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Samesun Banff - Hostel is in downtown Banff with a vibrant social scene at The Beaver Bar's outdoor dining. Travelers can buy ski passes on-site, relax on the sunny terrace, and enjoy room WiFi. Guests praise the attentive staff for a home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

14 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

What's nearby

  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Banff Gondola - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

Hostel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Located close to Tunnel Mountain and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Samesun Banff - Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities, and a bar. Hit the slopes at this hostel featuring ski passes. The on-site restaurant, The Beaver Bar, features al fresco dining and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • ATM/banking services, karaoke, and barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Samesun Banff - Hostel include perks such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shower/tub combinations, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

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 accommodations

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

Pets not 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
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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

Is Samesun Banff - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Samesun Banff - Hostel located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this Uptown District hostel is in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and close to winter sports such as snowshoeing and sledding. Tunnel Mountain and Banff Gondola are also within 3 mi (5 km). Banff Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Samesun Banff - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 270 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and location is great to go around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm really sad to be leaving....it was truly a magical stay here for me....the staff is kind and caring and the facility itself is really great....I already miss being there...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. All the ladies in my room were nice. Staff were awesome. Our bartender was super fun and I met friends to explore Banff with.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and accessible, cool vibe and staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

chandni

Liked: Amenities
Great location close to shops and bus stops. Easy check in and reasonable price. Breakfast included also. The only downside was that the dorm shower drain was blocked and was not attended to despite letting staff know
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. The property itself is pretty tired, the shower had orange mold around the bottom edge and floor. There was no lid on the bathroom bin (it had broken and not been replaced) which was unpleasant with 6 females in the room! The kitchen is too small to even make a hot drink in if a few other people are using the space too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Veneela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the vibe of the place . Place was kept clean . Only complaint would be the AC , felt it was on a high temperature setting and dint cool the room much . It felt stuffy and hot. We kept the windows open all the time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great experience staying at Samesun. Amazing opportunity to meet people from around the world. Beaver bar is always a great vibe. Best hostel in Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Samesun is reliable for having nice hostels. Nice shared areas and good folks. The only issue I ran into was that my truck didn't fit in their parking spots but I was able to find free overnight street parking not far away. Really great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

DA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking, no staff work at front desk at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved everything about this place! If you’re on a family trip, this is not the place for you. But as a solo traveler, I couldn’t have been more pleased with the accommodations! I felt so safe and comfortable with the other fellow travelers around me. I’d go to bed early and woke up early with all the beds around me filled and never heard a sound. Everyone was very respectful of others space and property. I will without a doubt stay here again on future trips to Banff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed, clean place, lovely hostel in general
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Juncheng

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and price!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to meet travellers from around the world
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Safe and friendly vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, friendly staff. The bartender was fantastic! Overall very pleased with my stay here & will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catia

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

Affordable

Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEN

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

Great hostel

As a solo traveller staying here is a great way to make new friends, the staff are extremely kind and helpful, the beaver bar downstairs has a great atmosphere and the food is incredible
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and amenities and breakfast and great location. Rooms could benefit from having a small quieter work area with access to electrical plugs and a table.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for what is expected. Good location. Good food/drink special. Breakfast was underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Basic hostel in Banff

Your basic busy hostel. Single beds, nothing special about it. Probably your cheapest option in Banff by far. Breakfast is included which was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great, parking was very limited and difficult

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the breakfast in the morning, easy to socialize at the bar downstairs and get some affordable food and drinks. Service was excellent and very close to everything you need. Would definitely stay here again. Only thing is that the bunk beds are creaky so it’s hard to be quiet when you get into bed in the evening and the noise might be an issue for some.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely here - very helpful, friendly, responsive. I was surprised to find it a quiet and pleasant place to stay, despite sleeping in a room with 5 other people. More reasonable price than other lodgings in Banff-you can't get a hotel room for under $500! I returned here after travelling for 4 days because I had a good first visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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