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Banff International Hostel

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

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7.6
Good
803 reviews

My room had ensuite bathroom with hair dryer along with other amenities, and that's the best thing for me! For this price, you hardly find such facilities in the hostels.

Urooj Canada

Excellent location! Short walk to downtown. Large rooms with comfy beds. Nice quiet work space in basement. Great for working remotely.

Crystal United States of America

It was my third time staying in this hostel, everything is just right. Located in the centre of Banff, shops, restaurants and bus stops are in short walkable distance, great place to stay with a group of friends, good vibe, staff are friendly and helpful.

Wai Hong Kong

close to the main strip, a bit of a walk but reasonabl3

John Canada

Fantastic choice for a family of three. Central to everything, great sleeping quarters, nice staff, great price.

Lily United States of America

Not too expensive for a place like Banff, the rooms are very comfy and clean! 10/10

Mary Chile

The staff is super nice, breakfast is included and it's 5-10 minutes walk from downtown

Mireia Spain

new hostel, clean, shelf next to every bed, curtain, breakfast

Katerina Canada

Very clean, the staff were super nice, the kitchen was a good size and the rooms were nice. No complaints, I would definitely stay here again!

Alexandra Canada

great location, facilities and liquor store connected to the hostel.

James Canada
7.6
Good
803 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “My room had ensuite bathroom with hair dryer along with other amenities, and that's the best thing for me! For this price, you hardly find such facilities in the hostels.”
    Urooj Urooj Canada Canada
  • “Excellent location! Short walk to downtown. Large rooms with comfy beds. Nice quiet work space in basement. Great for working remotely.”
    Crystal Crystal United States of America United States of America
  • “It was my third time staying in this hostel, everything is just right.”
    Wai Wai Hong Kong Hong Kong
  • “close to the main strip, a bit of a walk but reasonabl3”
    John John Canada Canada
  • “Fantastic choice for a family of three. Central to everything, great sleeping quarters, nice staff, great price.”
    Lily Lily United States of America United States of America
  • “Not too expensive for a place like Banff, the rooms are very comfy and clean! 10/10”
    Mary Mary Chile Chile
  • “The staff is super nice, breakfast is included and it's 5-10 minutes walk from downtown”
    Mireia Mireia Spain Spain
  • “new hostel, clean, shelf next to every bed, curtain, breakfast”
    Katerina Katerina Canada Canada
  • “Very clean, the staff were super nice, the kitchen was a good size and the rooms were nice. No complaints, I would definitely stay here again!”
    Alexandra Alexandra Canada Canada
  • “great location, facilities and liquor store connected to the hostel.”
    James James Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness7.8
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location8.9

Located in Banff center, 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 mi from this hostel. Silvertip Golf Course is 25 minutes’ drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Banff International Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jul 26, 2012

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Urooj
    CanadaCanada
    “My room had ensuite bathroom with hair dryer along with other amenities, and that's the best thing for me! For this price, you hardly find such facilities in the hostels.”
  • Crystal
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Excellent location! Short walk to downtown. Large rooms with comfy beds. Nice quiet work space in basement. Great for working remotely.”
  • Wai
    Hong KongHong Kong
    “It was my third time staying in this hostel, everything is just right. Located in the centre of Banff, shops, restaurants and bus stops are in short walkable distance, great place to stay with a group of friends, good vibe, staff are friendly and...”
  • John
    CanadaCanada
    “close to the main strip, a bit of a walk but reasonabl3”
  • Lily
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Fantastic choice for a family of three. Central to everything, great sleeping quarters, nice staff, great price.”
  • Mary
    ChileChile
    “Not too expensive for a place like Banff, the rooms are very comfy and clean! 10/10”
  • Mireia
    SpainSpain
    “The staff is super nice, breakfast is included and it's 5-10 minutes walk from downtown”
  • Katerina
    CanadaCanada
    “new hostel, clean, shelf next to every bed, curtain, breakfast”
  • A
    Alexandra
    CanadaCanada
    “Very clean, the staff were super nice, the kitchen was a good size and the rooms were nice. No complaints, I would definitely stay here again!”
  • James
    CanadaCanada
    “great location, facilities and liquor store connected to the hostel.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Are sheets and towels included?
    Sheets and bed covers are included and you can rent a towel at the front desk for a 5$ deposit.
    Answered on September 8, 2019
  • Is it quiet at night?
    We have 'quiet time' after 10 pm so it should be very peaceful and quiet at night. However if you have any issues we have a member of staff on the pr..
    Answered on September 7, 2019
  • Do you offer luggage storage?
    You are welcome to store your luggage with us, if you should arrive before the check-in time or if you want to leave it with us for a few hours after ..
    Answered on September 8, 2019
  • Can I use my own sleeping bag?
    No you are not allowed to use your own sleeping bag. In fact it will result in a penalty if you do so. Our beds are already provided with bed sheets a..
    Answered on September 8, 2019
  • When is the next 3 days available?
    Hello, If we have no availability it does mean that we have sold out. Kind Regards
    Answered on July 28, 2022
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Amenities of Banff International Hostel

Most popular amenities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Horseback riding Off-site Additional charge
  • Bowling Off-site Additional charge
  • Cycling Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Game room
  • Skiing
  • Fishing Off-site Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Chinese

House rules

Banff International Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover American Express Banff International Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note, the property may pre-authorize 2 nights on the credit card prior to arrival. Pre-authorization is a temporary hold and not an actual charge to validate and guarantee the booking.

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

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

FAQs about Banff International Hostel

  • Banff International Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Bowling
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Horseback riding

  • The prices at Banff International Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Banff International Hostel by:

    • Airport shuttle (public) 1h 30min
    • Car 1h 30min

  • Banff International Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Banff.

  • Check-in at Banff International Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Banff International Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental