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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. It was a beautiful places just in the middle of downtown, you can go everywhere just walking. The best part there is an On it and roam bus stop just next to the hostel and that was amazing

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9
Superb
1,692 reviews
Price from
US$40
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. The blueberry waffles were amazing and the hosts were extremely nice people and drove me to the nearest bus stop free of charge. I cant complain about anything

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9.3
Superb
445 reviews
Price from
US$32
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. This place is amazing, just book in, you definitely will not regret it! Location is fantastic, rooms, bed and facilities are perfect, its one of the best places I have ever stayed and I have travelled a lot. The rooms are first class hotel quality, with the friendly communal areas that come with it being a hostel. A total hidden gem!

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9.3
Superb
141 reviews
Price from
US$38
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. Location, decor, cleanliness, quiet, friendly knowledgeable staff, great experience

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8.3
Very good
1,658 reviews
Price from
US$32
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
1,727 reviews
Price from
US$33
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. The bed was comfortable and I felt comfort even if it is hostel. Bathroom was clean, and they offered special meal everyday, giving me great options to eat.

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8
Very good
1,466 reviews
Price from
US$35
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. Super close to Lake Louise Ski resort. Cafe on sight. All facilities (common living room, bathrooms, kitchen) were clean and well maintained

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8.4
Very good
1,441 reviews
Price from
US$49
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. It was our first hostel and it was so good. Nice people at the front desk, rooms were nice and clean, kitchen was fully equipped and everything was just great :) we also loved organized events such as hikes, pub crawl, quizzes etc.

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8.3
Very good
2,009 reviews
Price from
US$42
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. Angie was the best host and full of helpful advice. The facilities were immaculate and she took great pride in the hostel and providing the best possible experience for her guests

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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. It was so clean and organized, and as we went in the mid of January it was mostly empty too. The accommodation was very comfy and the showers were also great

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8.7
Fabulous
261 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

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