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HI Mosquito Creek Hostel

PO Box 1358, Banff, T1L 1B3 Lake Louise, Canada – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.0/10! (score from 86 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.9
Good
86 reviews

We loved our stay at Mosquito Creek Hostel, we had the place to ourselves due to low traffic in the winter. The caretaker was friendly, he made sure we were comfortable and knew our way around. As an avid skier, he was happy to share his suggestions about ski touring in the area which was greatly appreciated. He kindly turned on the wifi for a short period which allowed us to quickly check important emails, but otherwise we enjoyed switching off and immersing in the Rockies serenity. Don’t forget to check out the sauna, it’s the perfect way to unwind after a big day on the slopes ⛷️

Lili Australia

hear private room , kitchen , sauna ! great and helpful host Ralph (ask him for tours in the area )

Eva Austria

Lovely quiet place, clean and a great opportunity to meet different people. Well kept and convenient, in the middle of nature.

Maria Spain

Our host Ralph was superb, kind, helpful, generous and a gentleman. The location in the nature. The bbq at night. Thank you very much for everyrhing.

Sandra Spain

Sauna, river dip after sauna, campfire, people, well-equipped kitchen, cosy lounge room with fireplace.

Casper Netherlands

HI Mosquito Creek gives you the true experience of Banff and wilderness living, with a wood sauna, a friendly host, amazingly fun hostel mates, a spring to jump in to with friends and a campfire. I will be recounting my stay there to friends for a very very long time.

Zandra Singapore

I LOVED how friendly and helpful the hostel manager was. He really helped with sharing his knowledge on local sites to visit. It was an experience in itself and I cant wait to bring my kids back in the future. I do not have kids yet but we will stay here. I cant wait to go back already

Patricia Ireland

We really liked the warm friendly atmosphere. The lounge is a great space. Ralp was very welcoming and shared good information on the area.

Marian Canada

Cozy rooms, nice and helpful host, great sauna included

Kristýna Czech Republic

We have been stayed at this place two times before. The place is now exceptionally well maintained. To our surprise, it also provides room lighting with solar energy.

Guolin Canada
7.9
Good
86 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “We loved our stay at Mosquito Creek Hostel, we had the place to ourselves due to low traffic in the winter. The caretaker was friendly, he made sure we were comfortable and knew our way around.”
    Lili Lili Australia Australia
  • “hear private room , kitchen , sauna ! great and helpful host Ralph (ask him for tours in the area )”
    Eva Eva Austria Austria
  • “Lovely quiet place, clean and a great opportunity to meet different people. Well kept and convenient, in the middle of nature.”
    Maria Maria Spain Spain
  • “Our host Ralph was superb, kind, helpful, generous and a gentleman. The location in the nature. The bbq at night. Thank you very much for everyrhing.”
    Sandra Sandra Spain Spain
  • “Sauna, river dip after sauna, campfire, people, well-equipped kitchen, cosy lounge room with fireplace.”
    Casper Casper Netherlands Netherlands
  • “HI Mosquito Creek gives you the true experience of Banff and wilderness living, with a wood sauna, a friendly host, amazingly fun hostel mates, a spring to jump in to with friends and a campfire.”
    Zandra Zandra Singapore Singapore
  • “I LOVED how friendly and helpful the hostel manager was. He really helped with sharing his knowledge on local sites to visit.”
    Patricia Patricia Ireland Ireland
  • “We really liked the warm friendly atmosphere. The lounge is a great space. Ralp was very welcoming and shared good information on the area.”
    Marian Marian Canada Canada
  • “Cozy rooms, nice and helpful host, great sauna included”
    Kristýna Kristýna Czech Republic Czech Republic
  • “We have been stayed at this place two times before. The place is now exceptionally well maintained. To our surprise, it also provides room lighting with solar energy.”
    Guolin Guolin Canada Canada

Categories:

  • Staff8.7
  • Facilities7.7
  • Cleanliness8.1
  • Comfort7.8
  • Value for money 8.4
  • Location9.0
High score for Lake Louise

Located 20 minutes’ drive from Lake Louise in an isolated setting, this hostel offers shared kitchen facilities and a wood heated sauna. Cross-country and backcountry skiing are available on site.

Wooden furnishings feature in the heated accommodation at HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel.-- Linen is included--. Shared toilet facilities are outhouse facilities (there are no showers and no running hot water).

Please bring your own bedding.

Offering no electricity, guests of Hostel HI-Mosquito Creek can enjoy a rustic experience. Free snowshoe rental is available. An outdoor seating area includes a fire pit.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

HI Mosquito Creek Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 23 May 2014.
 Hotel chain/brand: Hostelling International

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free parking available on-site

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 single bed
3 single beds
and
1 double bed
6 bunk beds
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.0
High score for Lake Louise

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lili
    AustraliaAustralia
    “We loved our stay at Mosquito Creek Hostel, we had the place to ourselves due to low traffic in the winter. The caretaker was friendly, he made sure we were comfortable and knew our way around. As an avid skier, he was happy to share his...”
  • Eva
    AustriaAustria
    “hear private room , kitchen , sauna ! great and helpful host Ralph (ask him for tours in the area )”
  • Maria
    SpainSpain
    “Lovely quiet place, clean and a great opportunity to meet different people. Well kept and convenient, in the middle of nature.”
  • Sandra
    SpainSpain
    “Our host Ralph was superb, kind, helpful, generous and a gentleman. The location in the nature. The bbq at night. Thank you very much for everyrhing.”
  • Casper
    NetherlandsNetherlands
    “Sauna, river dip after sauna, campfire, people, well-equipped kitchen, cosy lounge room with fireplace.”
  • Z
    Zandra
    SingaporeSingapore
    “HI Mosquito Creek gives you the true experience of Banff and wilderness living, with a wood sauna, a friendly host, amazingly fun hostel mates, a spring to jump in to with friends and a campfire. I will be recounting my stay there to friends for a...”
  • Patricia
    IrelandIreland
    “I LOVED how friendly and helpful the hostel manager was. He really helped with sharing his knowledge on local sites to visit. It was an experience in itself and I cant wait to bring my kids back in the future. I do not have kids yet but we will...”
  • Marian
    CanadaCanada
    “We really liked the warm friendly atmosphere. The lounge is a great space. Ralp was very welcoming and shared good information on the area.”
  • Kristýna
    Czech RepublicCzech Republic
    “Cozy rooms, nice and helpful host, great sauna included”
  • Guolin
    CanadaCanada
    “We have been stayed at this place two times before. The place is now exceptionally well maintained. To our surprise, it also provides room lighting with solar energy.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is it quiet at night?
    It's wonderfully quiet at night! A great place to sit outside and stare at the stars!
    Answered on 16 June 2020
  • I would like to purchase 4 h ours of wi fi on August 27 for a Zoom business meeting. I would not be a guest. Would you be able to help me?
    Hi there, unfortunately, this is not something we offer. The connection is usually poor in this area so I would recommend going to Banff or elsewhere for wi-fi.
    Answered on 31 July 2021
  • Is there free parking here?
    Yes there is!
    Answered on 16 June 2020
  • Will linen be offered in 2022?
    Yes, we can provide bedding
    Answered on 6 May 2022
  • Are the sauna's open in July? Are campfires allowed? These are the 2 most used facilities at the HI wilderness hostels.
    Hi there, our saunas are closed for this summer (2021). As for campfires, that will follow any campfire bans that Alberta may have in place at the tim..
    Answered on 31 July 2021
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Facilities of HI Mosquito Creek Hostel
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Hiking
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Wellness
    • Sauna
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules

    HI Mosquito Creek Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    17:00 - 21:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    08:00 - 10:00

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children older than 6 years are welcome.

    Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and older are allowed)

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa HI Mosquito Creek Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

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

    Special policies apply for group stays of 10 or more people and different terms and conditions will apply.

    For the safety and comfort of all guests, children 12 and under are accommodated in private rooms only. Children aged 13 to 17 who stay in shared dorm rooms must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Please contact the hostel directly for exemptions to the hostel age policy.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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

    FAQs about HI Mosquito Creek Hostel

    • HI Mosquito Creek Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Sauna
      • Hiking

    • The prices at HI Mosquito Creek Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • HI Mosquito Creek Hostel is 15.5 miles from the centre of Lake Louise.

    • Check-in at HI Mosquito Creek Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.