HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
801 Hidden Ridge Way, T1L1B3 Banff, Canada – Great location - show map
Large family room and access to a nice kitchen area. Nice bar on the premise.

Free bus pass, various events going on for free and organised by Hostel. Great staff, everything is clean, cozy common areas, well equipped kitchen.

I was able to get a very good price last minute during the recent holidays when I couldn't find much cheaper, and as I was traveling alone it worked out perfectly. I was there over new years, and the main building with the bar downstairs had a new years party going on and no cover charge!! I absolutely loved my stay here, and will definitely be going back!! It has great cozy vibes with wooden logs and huge fireplaces in the main areas, and it has a great big kitchen where you can store and cook food! Very clean. There are also lockers available in the rooms to store your snowboarding gear and/or personal items. There is space for you to lock the locker but you have to bring your own lock!!

The hostel is located 5-10 mins drive from Banff downtown but has a nice location. The rooms are decent with enough furniture for solo traveling and backpacking.

Reasonably priced accommodation option in Banff (one of very few ones during the summer). Very friendly staff. Good wi-fi. Free pass for local public transportation. Possibility to borrow bear spray.

We stayed in a chalet cabin and the space was clean, bright, and pleasant. A great value for a private space and everything we needed. It is a hostel so there are no extra amenities in the room such as a coffee maker or iron. However, all this and more was available between the communal kitchen and laundry room. The cafe is reasonably priced although closed from 12-5pm so not ideal for lunch. The bar was fun and had great prices also. Staff was friendly and helpful and always available. We would definitely stay here again as the value cannot be beat.

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my first time travelling solo and staying at a hostel. can’t beat this location. beds were very comfortable, solid down to earth place that truly felt like a home with absolutely delightful staff at the front desk and plenty of free parking. best rates in the city. bartender Ricky was fabulous.

I liked the location because it is out of the centre and it's more relaxed and quiet. The views are spectacular, beds comfortable and the bus ticket to use within Banff was a nice surprise :)

the great spacious cabin - I did not stay in the hostel part of the property but it seems great. it has restaurant and pub onsite. amazing welcoming and friendly staff from reception to the restaurant. affordable restaurant with good options. they have parking onsite but I am see it being filled quickly so beware of that but not big deal. it's nearby a bus stop if you don't have a car. I believe they offer a shuttle service or bus pass. the wifi was fast. they have a spring bed it's quite old school I'm not sure if I slept wrong but I woke up with back ache/pain maybe because I'm not used to spring beds. all in all it was a great cabin for the price and very clean.

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Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Center offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town center is 4 minutes' drive away.
Alpine Center HI Banff offers private and dorm-style rooms. Select rooms have private bathrooms.
HI Banff Alpine Center’s full-service restaurant, Cougar Pete’s, offers a varied menu. The Storm Cellar bar provides free darts, billiards and foosball for a fun atmosphere.
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.
Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 5.6 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.
- Are you guys still booking during the Covid-19 pandemic?Yes, we've just re-opened our doors after spending the last many weeks ordering PPE, writing new COVID procedures and preparing to welcome guests!Answered on 30 June 2020
- Hi, if me and my friend booked a basic double room for the 2 of us, will we be the only guests in the room? I ask as we would like some privacy and to be aloneHi there, If you're booking the double room, you won't have to share the room with any other guests, however washrooms will be shared. - The HI Centr..Answered on 8 January 2021
- Do you have planned events or activities?We run a variety of events and activities throughout the year, some of which are seasonally dependent, an example of this would be our Summer Guided H..Answered on 6 November 2019
- Hi! Do you any hair dryers available that one could use?Hello, we have hair dryers available for you to use in the bathrooms in our main building, above the sinks.Answered on 11 September 2022
- 我们晚上12点钟的旅馆。是否有人办理入住吗?Hello. My translation service interpreted this question as "I am arriving as midnight, will the reception desk be open?" Our reception desk has staff..Answered on 21 July 2022
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Cougar Pete's
Open for: Breakfast, Dinner
- Linens
- Sun deck
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Shared kitchen
- Socket near the bed
- Ski pass vendor
- Ski storage
- Walking tours
- Water parkAdditional chargeOff-site
- Nightclub/DJ
- Entertainment staff
- Horseback ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Darts
- Karaoke
- Pool table
- Game room
- Skiing
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Accessible parking
- Public transit tickets
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Board games/Puzzles
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
- French
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking for more than 10 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note, special policies apply for groups of 10 or more. Guests must contact the property after booking.
Please note for the comfort of all guests, we do not allow children under 12 years old to stay in the shared dorm rooms. Children under 10 years of age are more than welcome in our private room types. Children aged 13-17 may only stay in dorm rooms when accompanied by a legal guardian.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
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 HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Skiing
- Game room
- Canoeing
- Karaoke
- Darts
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Water park
- Entertainment staff
- Walking tours
- Nightclub/DJ
- Horseback riding
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The prices at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel has 1 restaurant:
- Cougar Pete's
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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel is 1.1 miles from the center of Banff.
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Check-in at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.