Name: Banff International Hostel
Address: 449 Banff Avenue, T1L 1A6 Banff, Canada, 449 Banff Avenue, Alberta, T1L 1A6, Canada
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $46 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 7.7

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Banff International Hostel

449 Banff Avenue, T1L 1A6 Banff, Canada – Great location - show map

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Brazil · June 10, 2016

The room and bathroom were very clean. The staff were pretty good, welcoming and helpful. And the hostel was at a reasonable walking distance from downtown. When I got tired of too much going back and forth I took the bus from the stop that was not too far from the hostel.

Holy, Canada

Easy to find and just walking distance from the centre.

Andreas, Austria

The place was very clean, the dorms were not too big either. It was generally quiet and pretty private. The washrooms are in the dorms themselves, and are cleaned every day by the staff. A friend got sick, and the staff were very accommodating in letting us borrow an extra blanket.

Jaiyi, Canada

Staff was very accommodating and in general great people. Lots of space to chill out, as well as opportunities to go out and have some fun. Room was quite spacious for occupying 9 people, which was great. Unbelievable amount of power supply for charging up. Wifi worked great. Laundry facility was a big bonus as well.

Conor, Canada

Room was nice for a hostel, good location Pretty clean rooms Wifi works & no device limit

Jacob, Canada

Perfect place to stay. Easy access to everywhere you want to go.

Sean5, South Korea

Great place for meeting like minded travelers. I liked how there were 2 levels in each room, and the top level had single beds (not bunks). Good kitchen facilities. There is a bathroom for each room which is good.

Jennifer, Australia

The room I stayed in was very clean and the facilities were amazing. For the price I paid I would definitely stay here again. Met some awesome people while I was staying here too.

Jonathon, United Kingdom

The staff were super friendly and accommodating. I was able to store my luggage pre and post check in. Answered all of my questions and offered to research the ones they weren't knowledgeable about. The curtains on the bed was great though maybe they could add more on the other sides. Great location walking distance to everywhere. Crate system was cool.

Wanderwithgrace, Canada

This was centrally located. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hostel was clean, and it has a nice patio. Breakfast was fruits, cereal, juice, fresh banana bread, and real good coffee. I would recommend and would stay again if I was in the area.

Denise, United States of America

Located in Banff centre, this hostel provides free WiFi in all rooms. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 15 minutes’ drive away.

All shared dormitory rooms at Banff International Hostel feature shared bathroom facilities and lockers. Select rooms feature a private bathroom. Linen is provided for guests to make their own beds.

A fully equipped kitchen is featured for guests of Banff International Hostel. A computer with internet access is provided for added convenience. A 24-hour reception is offered. High speed WiFi allows guests to stream movies and video conference.

Lake Minnewanka is located 5.6 miles from this hostel. Silvertip Golf Course is 25 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8 for a two-person trip.

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× 6	Dormitory Room (6 Adults) with Ensuite Bathroom 3 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² Free Wi-Fi and linens are included in this mixed dormitory room. A private bathroom is also available. Room Facilities: Bathtub, Dining area, Towels/Sheets (extra fee) Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Queen Room with Private Bathroom 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 180 ft² This room features a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and linens are included. Room Facilities: Toilet, Bathroom, Bathtub or shower, Dining area Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom 2 bunk beds	Show prices
Room Size: 150 ft² This room features a private bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and linens are included. Room Facilities: Toilet, Bathtub or shower, Dining area Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4 or 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This bunk bed is in a female dormitory room. Guests of this room have use of a connecting shared bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and linens are included. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Dining area Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Someone just booked this Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6 or 8 Bed Male Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This bunk bed is in a male dormitory room. Guests of this room have use of a connecting shared bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and linens are included. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Bathtub or shower, Dining area Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 200 ft² This bunk bed is in a mixed dormitory room. Guests in this room have use of a connecting shared bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and linens are included. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Bathtub or shower, Dining area Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom 1 bunk bed	Show prices
Room Size: 150 ft² This bunk bed is in a mixed dormitory room. Guests in this room have use of a connecting shared bathroom. Free Wi-Fi and linens are included. Room Facilities: Shared bathroom, Shared toilet, Bathtub or shower, Dining area Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Banff International Research Station 0.5 miles
Banff Park Museum 0.6 miles
The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies 0.7 miles
The Banff Center 0.9 miles
Cave and Basin National Historic Site 1.4 miles
North American 2 miles
Cascade 2.1 miles
Spirit 2.4 miles
Banff Gondola 2.5 miles
Mystic Express 2.6 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Nesters Market Supermarket 0.7 miles
El Toro Restaurant 0.1 miles
White Bark Cafe Cafe/Bar 0.2 miles
IGA Supermarket 0.5 miles

Natural Beauty

Bow River River 0.9 miles
Tunnel Mountain Mountain 1.9 miles
Vermillion Lake Lake 1.9 miles
Sulphur Mountain Mountain 4.4 miles
Mt Norquay Ski lift 4.7 miles
Cascade Mountain Mountain 9.6 miles
Sunshine Village Ski lift 11.7 miles
Lake Minnewannka Lake 16 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The place was very clean, the dorms were not too big either. It was generally quiet and pretty private. The washrooms are in the dorms themselves, and are cleaned every day by the staff. A friend got sick, and the staff were very accommodating in letting us borrow an extra blanket.”

Jaiyi

Canada

“Room was nice for a hostel, good location Pretty clean rooms Wifi works & no device limit”

Jacob

Canada

“The staff were super friendly and accommodating. I was able to store my luggage pre and post check in. Answered all of my questions and offered to research the ones they weren't knowledgeable about. The curtains on the bed was great though maybe they could add more on the other sides. Great location walking distance to everywhere. Crate system was cool.”

wanderwithgrace
Canada

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Children cannot be accommodated at the hotel.

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Please note, the property does not accept pre-paid credit cards.

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Please note, the property only accepts guests 18 years old and older.

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July 27, 2017

Charles
United States of America
3.3

Poor
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉This was a very over priced experience. They charged high hotel prices for a hostel room with cramped space and bunk beds. The door handle to the room came off in my hand and we had to wait while the owner was called to fix the door so we could lock before going to dinner.The room cost in excess of $100 more than a luxury room at the Fairmont Hotel Mac Donald in Edmonton where we stayed a week later. For non hostelers this is a clip joint!
July 27, 2017

Holy
Canada
8.3

“Will definitely come back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉I found the kitchen and common area a bit small and tight.
눇The room and bathroom were very clean. The staff were pretty good, welcoming and helpful. And the hostel was at a reasonable walking distance from downtown. When I got tired of too much going back and forth I took the bus from the stop that was not too far from the hostel.
July 24, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Very squeaky beds, 3 of us we're in the same room but one was up on a mezzanine so may aswell have been a different room, parking was not easily accessible - always found a space but had to abandon the car anywhere it would fit rather than an actual car parking space
눇Location, clean, friendly staff, 24hr reception, free simple breakfast, friendly guests, rules enforced - quiet after 10pm.
July 24, 2017

Andreas
Austria

1 helpful vote
8.3

“Great location, nice people, but loud and warm.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Very hot in the room and very thin walls. You hear pretty much everything from the next door rooms and even if people are talking outside the room. But it is a hostel, so who really cares ;)
눇Easy to find and just walking distance from the centre.
July 23, 2017

Katrina
Germany
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Small common area, small kitchen and dining area, no curtains at the top bunk beds, very noisy
눇Close to the town centre, great free breakfast,big fridge
July 23, 2017

Jaiyi
Canada
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Towels are not free, and the laundry room is a bit of a hassle to get to. Because there is only one washroom per dorm, waiting time for the washroom can be a bit long if it happens to be bedtime or the morning when most people use it to shower.
눇The place was very clean, the dorms were not too big either. It was generally quiet and pretty private. The washrooms are in the dorms themselves, and are cleaned every day by the staff. A friend got sick, and the staff were very accommodating in letting us borrow an extra blanket.
July 18, 2017

Fiona
Canada
5.8

“Tolerable for one night, but air conditioning (ie a blowing fan) meant for a very poor night's sleep”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Bed in 4 or 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The air conditioning in the room was not great. There was also a large, loud fan very close to my head, meaning I could not sleep properly, and ahd a very bad nights' sleep. We left at 5.30am for this reason. We also had selected a 4-bed dorm but were assigned to a 6-bed.
July 18, 2017

Huaying
Canada

3 helpful votes
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No AC and kitchen can be pretty busy in the morning. Room is a little bit dark even during day time.
눇Overpriced for the room but its peak season in Banff. Room is small and mattress too soft. Location wise it's convenient, about 10 minutes walking to Banff centre where you'll find lots of restaurants.
July 16, 2017

Conor
Canada

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Great stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Could have done with an extra shower facility as the one in room got very cramped.
눇Staff was very accommodating and in general great people. Lots of space to chill out, as well as opportunities to go out and have some fun. Room was quite spacious for occupying 9 people, which was great. Unbelievable amount of power supply for charging up. Wifi worked great. Laundry facility was a big bonus as well.
July 15, 2017

Stacey
Netherlands
Age group: 25 – 34
7.5

“Great location but overpriced!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The kitchen/breakfast area is fairly small for the amount of people using it. I've stayed in two different rooms and they were not that clean. One shower for 8/9 people can be a bit annoying, also because the toilet is in that same room.
눇The staff was really nice and the location is great!
July 14, 2017

Nadine
Canada
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The room just had a fan and no ac
눇The bed was very comfy The breakfast included a variety of fruits
July 10, 2017

Jacob
Canada
6.3

“Good place to just sleep”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Why is this hostel so expensive 🙄 $50 charge if you check out later than 11 ... SO HOT, no air conditioner and they give you one little fan ... some front lobby staff were friendly some seemed like that was the last place they wanted to be. Don't even bother with the "free breakfast"
눇Room was nice for a hostel, good location Pretty clean rooms Wifi works & no device limit
July 10, 2017

Sean5
South Korea
10

“Perfect place to stay. Easy access to everywhere you want to go.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Perfect place to stay. Easy access to everywhere you want to go.
July 10, 2017

Jennifer
Australia
7.5

“Great location, great for meeting solo travelers.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 4 or 6 Bed Female Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Poor lighting in the upstairs room, was quite hot, although there were fans. No bar to easily meet travelers, so you have to rely on meeting them in your room or at breakfast.
눇Great place for meeting like minded travelers. I liked how there were 2 levels in each room, and the top level had single beds (not bunks). Good kitchen facilities. There is a bathroom for each room which is good.
July 9, 2017

Jonathon
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
9.6

“Amazing place, people and atmosphere”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6 to 9 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Ensuite Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇The room I stayed in was very clean and the facilities were amazing. For the price I paid I would definitely stay here again. Met some awesome people while I was staying here too.

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