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 accommodations at HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel.-- Linen is included--. Shared toilet facilities are outhouse facilities (there are no showers and no running hot water). 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.9
High score for Lake Louise
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steven
    Canada Canada
    Lars, the manager is nice and helpful. We stayed in the cabin which has two family rooms and a shared kitchen. There is lighting in the form of LED lights and USB charging ports (solar-powered); and potable water from a well (filtered and tested...
  • Selma
    Spain Spain
    A perfect place to connect with nature. Lars, the hostel staff is a very nice person. I lost my phone for a few hours and he helped us find it.
  • Chantal
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location, friendly welcome, comfy bed, and good kitchen facilities.
  • Jordan
    Canada Canada
    Loved how remote it was. First time staying in a hostel and know for next time what to bring / be more prepared.
  • Garry
    Australia Australia
    Interacting with the other guests. Beautiful scenery. Quiet and relaxing.
  • Florian
    Denmark Denmark
    The hostel is well-run by Lars, who gave us a warm welcome upon arrival. The 12-bed dorms are actually split into two parts with 6 beds each which provided a more private and quiet experience than expected. With no electricity, no phone reception,...
  • Praneeth
    United States of America United States of America
    Located just by the side of the creek, with the view of mountain top, this hostel gives a feel closer to camping.
  • Nino
    Slovenia Slovenia
    It was waaay beyond my expectations - even though it's right next to the Icefield Parkway it gives you the feeling of remoteness and kinda going "back to the basics" - no shower, very limited internet access, in the middle of the woods, next to a...
  • Duc
    Canada Canada
    I was surprised: - We came late for the check-in but luckily the manager was living there in campground that helped us checking in. - The campground has multiple cabins. The bedding are super clean. Although we have to share the kitchen and the...
  • Fan
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a charming place. It's better than what we expected of a wildness hostel. My family was assigned to our own room. There about two hours wifi connection.

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
  • Will linen be offered in 2022?

    Yes, we can provide bedding
    Answered on 6 May 2022
  • Do you have BBQ facilities?

    There is a fully equipped kitchen and a campfire pit.
    Answered on 26 June 2023
  • 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 heating in the winter ?

    Yes we have heating in the winter and summer.
    Answered on 25 March 2024
  • Is there free parking here?

    Yes there is!
    Answered on 16 June 2020
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Area info

Amenities of HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Hiking
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 8:00 AM to 10:00 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 over 6 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.
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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.

    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.

    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 Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel

    • HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel is 15.5 miles from the center of Lake Louise. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

      • Sauna
      • Hiking

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