Located at Highways 1A and 93, this Banff hostel offers BBQ facilities for guest use. --Linens are included in all dormitory rooms--. Offering intermediate hiking, Rockbound Lake Trail begins 50 m away. Wooden furnishings and natural daylight are offered in each dormitory room at HI-Castle Mountain Hostel. Guests have access to a shared bathroom. A shared kitchen is available to guests of Castle Mountain Hostel. A spacious forested garden offers fire pits. Guests can relax in the common lounge next to the fireplace and large windows. Johnston Canyon is located less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Banff city centre is 33 km from HI-Castle Mountain Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.0
High score for Castle Junction
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Frenchybutworldcitizen
    Spain Spain
    Cute and remote location, very cosy and good atmosphere, feels like home, chimney is nice and warm, you can tell people staying there feel like a family/ friend group. Very clean, all the equipment you need, comfy bed.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in a beautiful stunning quiet location ALL the staff were very friendly and welcoming and helpful The hostel was very clean and very comfortable to stay in
  • Marta
    Spain Spain
    The common room was awesome and the kitchen is very well equiped.

Property surroundings

Facilities of HI Castle Mountain - Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Ski
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Skiing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Languages spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    HI Castle Mountain - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 21:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 13 years are welcome.

    Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Bankcard HI Castle Mountain - Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

    Special policies apply for group stays of 10 or more people and different terms and conditions will apply.

    For the safety and comfort of all guests, children 12 and under are accommodated in private rooms only. Children aged 13 to 17 who stay in shared dorm rooms must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Please contact the hostel directly for exemptions to the hostel age policy.

    Due to the nature of our operations and in accordance with local public health guidance, this hostel requires proof of vaccination for all guests aged 12 and over as of September 20, 2021. Guests will also have the option of presenting a negative COVID-19 test result completed within 72 hours prior to check-in.

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about HI Castle Mountain - Hostel

    • HI Castle Mountain - Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Skiing
      • Fishing
      • Evening entertainment

    • Check-in at HI Castle Mountain - Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • HI Castle Mountain - Hostel is 200 yards from the centre of Castle Junction. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at HI Castle Mountain - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.