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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
Courtyard
Mountain view
Fridge, microwave
Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 1,070
AED 1,190 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun

Room options

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Front of property

Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

Highlights

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

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Economy Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio Suite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Front of property

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
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 - 0.7 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬10 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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, ATM/banking services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, a computer station, and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at Banff International Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

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includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
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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

  • 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. Upper Hot Springs is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Banff Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Banff International Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 299 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 299 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 299 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 299 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 299 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

it was a great stay, me and my family really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

The hostel was clean and the area was safe. There were a lot of outlets for plug-ins. The water in the shower was soothing and warm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Good and cheap
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

No parking when we arrived at the Hostel, which is opposite what they advertised in the website.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

great location and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Too much writing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

Felt safe as a solo woman traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Great place to stay and meet people from all over the world!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Location is easy to access or walkable to bus stop
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

This great experience and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10

We had a private room with two bunk beds. The room was fine but extremely hot. The thermostat was turned off. There were signs on the windows not too open them. It felt suffocating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very good staff, friendly and helpful, cool atmosphere
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

6/10

resonable price ... near banff downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

All good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Property is hostel standard, clean and functional. But $400 for a 4 person/ bunkbed room in september is too exprnsive. The new banff ! Little kitchen with cute eating area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

the customer service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

The place is in exact Banff town. So everything is easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10

Beds are not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Nice location, quite, clean and friendly service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

4 bedroom Hostel with an included shower and bathroom in the room, a hard find. All amenities were clean, they provide basic breakfast downstairs in the morning and were helpful talking about activities in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Liked it was by the bus route
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10

Affordable, safe, and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10

wouldn’t stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10

Place is dirty and smelly. The attendents are tricky. Worst hotel I have been.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024