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26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is situated in Canmore and features air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from Banff Park Museum. good location, friendly staff, clean bed and toilet

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9
Superb
1,688 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

Located in Calgary and with Calgary Tower reachable within 6.2 km, The Calgary Hub hostel style Home provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Each room is fitted with a patio. Loved my stay here! 🎉 Super clean, cozy vibes, and the little touches (hello free waffles and fruit 🍓🧇) really made it feel like home. Wi-Fi was solid, and the staff were super friendly too. Yes, it gets a bit crowded - but hey, it’s a hostel! Totally expected and part of the charm. Overall, great value for money. Would 100% stay again! 🙌

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9.4
Superb
442 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Set in Nordegg, HI Nordegg - Hostel offers a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Beautiful building, great communal kitchen, wonderful service. (also a sauna!)

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9.3
Superb
144 reviews
Price from
US$116
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Jasper Downtown Hostel offers accommodation in Jasper city centre.

This property offers both dorm style and private bedrooms. Select room offer ensuite bathrooms. A really nice place, staff really nice and helpful. The hostel is full furnished and good location

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8.3
Very good
1,659 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

HI Calgary City Centre is located in East Village, right around the corner from downtown. Free coffee and tea is provided all day. The City Hall transit stop is 2 minutes away and offers free transport within the city center. Free WIFI is included. Please note that anyone is welcome to stay with a valid ID from outside of Calgary.

Shared bathrooms facilities are provided for dormitory guests. A 40" flat-screen cable TV, a desk and an ensuite bathroom are offered in the private guest rooms. HI Calgary City Centre Hostel exceeded my expectations in every way! From the moment I arrived, the friendly and helpful front desk staff made me feel at home. Their hospitality truly stood out and set the tone for a fantastic stay. The location is unbeatable, conveniently near the tram station, making it easy to explore the city. The hostel itself is well-maintained and provides a comfortable and quiet stay. The reading room is an excellent spot to unwind, offering a peaceful atmosphere that I appreciated after a day of sightseeing. Cleanliness is clearly a priority here, as the toilets and common areas were spotless. The addition of pool tables was a fun touch and a great way to socialize with fellow travelers. Breakfast was another highlight – hearty and delicious, perfect for fueling up for the day. Plus, having tea and coffee available 24/7 was a thoughtful perk. Overall, HI Calgary City Centre Hostel is an excellent choice for travelers seeking a comfortable, clean, and friendly place to stay in Calgary. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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8.1
Very good
1,720 reviews
Price from
US$34
per night

Guests are required to show a photo ID and valid credit card upon check-in.

All bookings over 7+ nights will become nonrefundable and charged in full at the time of booking.

Reservations with 8 or more people will be flagged as a group booking and different policies will apply. Guests must contact the property before/after booking. I had a lovely stay. Everyone was so friendly and nice! Bed was comfortable, bathroom and trash were cleaned daily. I like the little curtain for privacy.

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8
Very good
1,462 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Set amid the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, this hostel boasts an on-site cafe and 2 self-catering guest kitchens. It includes private storage for guests and acts as a ski pass vendor.

Guests at HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre can relax in the common room with a fireplace. A small library is available for guests to choose from. I got a free upgrade from a four-person room to a private room. The entire place, including the bathroom and shower, is very clean, and the common area is spacious and comfortable.

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8.4
Very good
1,439 reviews
Price from
US$51
per night

Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town centre is 4 minutes' drive away.

HI Banff provides each guest a free bus pass for the local transport system. Discounted ski packages, bike rental vouchers, and Summer rafting tickets are available. Beds were comfy and sturdy, I stayed in a 6 bed with an ensuite, showers were right outside the door and about 3 spare if it was busy. Events were great, the bar was awesome and a really social place to hang out. Bus passes included, so was easy to get to and from town. Kitchen was big and heaps of fridges. Rooms were super warm didnt even need to use heating

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8.3
Very good
2,008 reviews
Price from
US$41
per night

Set in Jasper, Jasper East Hostel - Near Jasper National Park East Gate Entrance features a shared lounge. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a private bathroom and bed linen. Jasper East Hostel was everything as described on the website and more. Angie and Michael were very welcoming and helpful.

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8.7
Fabulous
226 reviews

Situated in Canmore, 29 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Banff Park Museum. Good space. Chalet in nature, good view. Well equipped. Good layout. Good response from staff, accurate information give.

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8.7
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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