Located in the heart of Calgary, a daily breakfast and continuous free coffee and tea is provided at HI-Calgary City Center. The City Hall transit stop is 2 minutes away and offers free transport within the city center. Free WiFi is included. Shared bathrooms facilities are provided for dormitory guests. A 40" flat-screen cable TV, a desk and an private bathroom are offered in the private guest rooms. A billiards table, 60” flat-screen TV and BBQ facilities are available to guests of HI Calgary City Center. Laundry facilities and 24-hour reception are also offered on site. Guests can relax in the reading room. A guest kitchen offers added guest convenience. Studio Bell and Central Library are a 3 minutes' walk from the property. Calgary Stampede is 10 minutes’ from the property, while the US Consulate is 5 minutes' walk away. Calgary Airport Shuttle bus is 2 blocks away from the hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maria
    Canada Canada
    This hostel is superb. The rooms are neat. They maintain the cleanliness everyday. I even saw them cleaning rooms and the hallways, during the day. The location is also good since grocery store, restaurants, bus stops and train station is walking...
  • Mohamed
    Canada Canada
    Location, the staff was amazingly helpful and patient. the room was quiet and you can have a good sleep there ! i definitely recommend it for those who are looking for a cheap and nice place :) Thank you for the service.
  • Luis
    Peru Peru
    Good organize and clean. Good wash and drying system.
  • Victoria
    United States of America United States of America
    The property was centrally located and great value for the price. The staff were incredibly friendly!
  • Laura
    Canada Canada
    The staff was so lovely and accomodating! The location is great and rooms were clean. Shared bathroom was overall clean too.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An excellent choice for Calgary. Good rooms and facilities, and the breakfast was a nice bonus. Ideal downtown location
  • Monsira
    Thailand Thailand
    Staff is very friendly, and the location is very close to downtown
  • Elaine
    Canada Canada
    I am very impressed. Perfect accommodation for backpackers in all aspects of it eg. location I love how it’s close to a train station and bus stations too, amenities cleanliness staff. Very accessibly convenient. I love everything about you guys....
  • Kay
    United States of America United States of America
    It was very nice! Facilities were great. I was warm and the mattress was comfortable. The kitchens had lots of space and access to cook. Staff was friendly and overall it was a nice value for a hostel.
  • Jan
    Canada Canada
    Friendly and helpful staff! The facilities were well maintained and organized. It's conveniently located too!

Area info

Amenities of HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • 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
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Filipino
  • Vietnamese
  • Chinese

House rules
HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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.

Children 18 and above will be charged as 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.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that guests under 12 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room.

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.

Please inform HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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.

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.

FAQs about HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

  • HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel is 1,000 feet from the center of Calgary. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Game room
    • Movie nights
    • Bicycle rental

  • Check-in at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.