About this property

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 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Hostelling International
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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Quinton
    United States United States
    I loved that we could show up after a long day of traveling to a café bar, hammocks and live music. It was one of the best nights of the trip.
  • El
    Canada Canada
    Great price for staying right in the townsite. A little far from the downtown but they provide you a local transit pass so it was not an issue at all.
  • Fadikova
    Canada Canada
    This is my second time in Banff and the second time in this hostel.The location is amazing, friendly staff!!! And free bus tickets !! I will definitely be back again.
  • Rodge
    Philippines Philippines
    The staff here are amazing—friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The room is a bit tight for the number of beds, but it’s manageable. Adding privacy curtains to the bunk beds would make a big difference, especially given the limited space. The...
  • Christine
    Canada Canada
    The setting, the staff and other guests. The setting!! The transit!
  • Laura
    United States United States
    HI Banff Alpine is located a short drive from downtown Banff, putting it in an ideal spot to reach any location. The surrounding views are stunning with a quiet location for a good night's sleep. There are plenty of group activities going on if...
  • Mario
    Canada Canada
    Beautiful setting. Great facility Staff friendly and helpful.
  • Montana
    France France
    Everything about the hostel. It's just great!! Love the kitchen!!
  • Hayley
    United States United States
    I loved the atmosphere of HI Banff Alpine Centre! They had a cafe open pretty much all day and a bar open pretty much all evening, with special events such as trivia, disco Bingo, and karaoke. The other aspect I LOVED about this place was the free...
  • Hisham
    Canada Canada
    The staff were extremely friendly and always willing to assist with anything needed. The facilities are very clean, and the hostel restaurant serves great food!

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Cougar Pete's
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

House rules

HI Banff Alpine Centre - 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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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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.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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