Hostel Banff International Hostel
449 Banff Avenue, T1L 1A6 Banff, Canada – Great location - show map
Great location, helpful staff, comfortable facilities

excellent rooms, very clean, great for those traveling on a budget, and great front desk support. close to Banff downtown and good kitchen for those who need it.

The room is clean, the washroom is kept very clean. Every bed has its own curtain so everyone has their own privacy. Everyone in our dorm behave very well. There is a mini fridge in our dorm. There are lockers and also one underneath the bottom bunk bed. There is a fan in the room. The room is quite dark so it makes you sleep in comfortably in the morning. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The lady at the front desk gave me a lot of information for what hikes to do around Banff. I never checked out the kitchen so I can’t comment on that. The laundry room is very neat. It opens from 8am-8pm. Though the price is quite high. 2.5 for washer and 2.5 for dryer and 1.5 for detergent. The hostel is a short walk to The central area where all the restaurants and shops are. It’s also a short walk to the Tunnel mountain trailhead. I stayed here for 3 days and definitely stay here again if I come back to Banff.

Super awesome and helpful staff! Great location, easy to walk or catch the bus.

I loved having the peanut butter and jelly sandwich & some apple juice right before leaving on a hike!

Great location, amazing staff, facilities as you’d want them

Calm, clean, central location which is a big bonus. It is of good price compared to other hostels of same quality.

Location, staff, kitchen amenities, and complimentary breakfast! The room was clean and warm enough even there was a big snow storm when we’re there. The ensuite shared bathroom was a plus as we don’t need to step outside the room in the cold. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There’s a big shared kitchen with a complete kitchen amenities which was very helpful for those who want to cook their own meals. But, if you won’t bother with cooking, don’t worry, there’s complimentary breakfast (coffee, breads, cereals)! The hostel was very close to downtown, providing easy access to restaurants, groceries, and tour pick-up points!

The breakfast was basic but the staff was great! They recommended good hiking options and were willing to answer queries. Being able to interact with people from other countries wasa plus! Also, the housekeeping was good.

Staff was super helpful. Excellent location. Onsite parking.

Banff International Hostel
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Adeline
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Ami
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Ha
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Emma
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Sarai
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Michael
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Sumaia
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Amalya
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Hazel
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Patricia
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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 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.
ATM & Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM and a currency exchange service at this property.
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Banff International Research Station0.5 miles
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Banff Park Museum0.6 miles
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The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies0.7 miles
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The Banff Center0.9 miles
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site1.4 miles
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North American2 miles
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Cascade2.1 miles
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Banff Upper Hot Springs2.2 miles
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Banff Gondola2.5 miles
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Mystic Express2.6 miles
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Restaurant El Toro0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar White Bark Cafe0.2 miles
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Sunshine Village9.8 miles
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Sunshine Village Gondola9.8 miles
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Goat's Eye Express10.8 miles
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Wolverine Express10.9 miles
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Jackrabbit Quad Chair11.4 miles
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Tee Pee Town11.6 miles
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Great Divide Express11.8 miles
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Angel Express11.8 miles
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Strawberry Triple Chair11.9 miles
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Mount Standish Express11.9 miles
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River Bow River0.9 miles
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Mountain Tunnel Mountain1.9 miles
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Lake Vermillion Lake1.9 miles
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Mountain Sulphur Mountain4.4 miles
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Mountain Cascade Mountain9.6 miles
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Lake Lake Minnewannka16 miles
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Mt Norquay4.7 miles
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Sunshine Village11.7 miles
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Amenities of Banff International Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Ski
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski storage
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
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
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Ticket service
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- 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
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
Languages Spoken
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Chinese
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Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Bicycle parking
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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 only accepts guests 18 years old and older.
Please note that the reception will be closed from 23:00 to 07:00.
Please note complimentary breakfast is unavailable beginning 18 March 2020.
Please note that housekeeping services are limited at this time.
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.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Banff International Hostel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Accessible parking
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Banff International Hostel is 2,300 feet from the center of Banff.
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Banff International Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Skiing
- Game room
- Bowling
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Banff International Hostel by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 1h 30min
- Car 1h 30min
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Check-in at Banff International Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.