Hostel Samesun Banff
433 Banff Avenue, T1L 1B5 Banff, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 936 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Overall, it was a great stay. I did the 8 bed female dorm option. Large room and comfortable space. Bathroom in the room was very clean also with a large tub/shower. Extra washrooms down the hall in case yours is being used. The Beaver Bar was super convenient for a quick bite and the storage was perfect for skis/boots. Free hot chocolate in the lobby and coin laundry. Location is really close to shuttle pickups and bus stop as well. All in all, can't wait to visit again!
United States of AmericaEverything. Great breakfast, good staff, perfect location and a delicious bar to enjoy the end of the day. We stayed in the mixed bedroom with 14 (room 307) but you don’t feel you have so much people because there’s real good separation inside
CanadaLocation, fun events planned by the hostel every night
CanadaThe hostel was easy walking distance to everything in Banff at a wonderful price. I stayed in a six bed female dorm and met some great girls. Be warned though some like to party late into the night more than others so bring your earplugs. The mattress wasn't the most comfy but it was still a comfortable place to stay even for 10 nights. The staff are fabulous!
AustraliaThe beds were pretty comfy for a hostel! The set up for each bed was better than expected! A light and a table...even for the top bunk
United States of AmericaStaff were friendly. 24 hour service helped a lot.
CanadaTo me Samesun is a place I could feel like home. The rooms are clean, the staff is very friendly and helpful. They were all about my aged (26). They organised fun activities like hiking, ice skating, karaoke night, movie night and so on. Breakfast was my favourite time, because I got to meet new people and chitchat a bit. So, I really enjoyed my stay at Samesun Banff and if I ever had the chance to come back again, I would book a bed here again 😉
CanadaLively bar, decent cheap food, nice kitchen, free underground parking (very limited), free breakfast.
United States of AmericaI like the location. the breakfast is my cup of tea. (I m a raw vegan)
Hong KongDespite being a Friday night when I stayed, it did get quiet around 10:30 which was perfect because I needed to be up early on Saturday morning.
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Samesun Banff
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Located on Banff National Park, this hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Banff’s shops and bars. A fully licensed bar and restaurant as well as a fully equipped common guest kitchen are available on site. Free Wi-Fi and a continental breakfast are included.
A fireplace is featured in most rooms at Samesun Banff. An private bathroom provides convenience in each room.
Featuring themed parties and dining options, the on-site Beaver Lounge and Restaurant is an ideal place for guests to convene. Barbecue facilities and laundry facilities are also available on site. A common room is available for guests to relax after a day's outing.
For those who wish to ski, Samesun Banff offers ski pass purchase for 3 local ski hills. Other recreational activities include Banff Gondola Mountain Experience just 1.2 mi away. Banff Springs Golf Course is also just 1.2 mi from this lodge.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free Parking Available On Site
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Samesun Banff is the most centrally located hostel in Banff, a quick walk from the greyhound station, mountain trails, and centre of Banff’s social life. With a clean and comfortable environment, we boast spacious dorm rooms with a great atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Each room contains its own en-suite.
What's nearby *
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Banff International Research Station0.5 miles
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Banff Park Museum0.6 miles
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The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies0.6 miles
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The Banff Center0.9 miles
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Cave and Basin National Historic Site1.3 miles
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North American2 miles
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Cascade2.1 miles
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Banff Upper Hot Springs2.2 miles
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Banff Gondola2.4 miles
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Mystic Express2.6 miles
Restaurants & Markets *
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Nesters Market Supermarket0.6 miles
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Beaver Bar Restaurant0 miles
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Whitebark Cafe Cafe/Bar0.2 miles
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Safeway Supermarket0.4 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Tunnel Mountain0.6 miles
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Bow river River0.6 miles
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Vermillion Lake1.9 miles
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Sulphur Mountain2.9 miles
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Mt Norquay Ski lift5 miles
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Minnewanka Lake8.3 miles
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Sunshine village Ski lift11.7 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Sunshine Village9.7 miles
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Sunshine Village Gondola9.8 miles
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Goat's Eye Express10.8 miles
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Wolverine Express10.9 miles
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Jackrabbit Quad Chair11.4 miles
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Tee Pee Town11.5 miles
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Great Divide Express11.7 miles
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Angel Express11.8 miles
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Strawberry Triple Chair11.8 miles
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Mount Standish Express11.8 miles
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Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live music/Performance
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Hiking
- Karaoke
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Parking garage
- Street parking
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Adults only
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
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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 not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Samesun Banff accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note, guests must be at least 18 years of age to stay at this property.
Also please note that all reservations of 7 days or more or of 6 or more people may be charged in advance for their first nights stay. This amount can be fully refunded as per our normal cancelation 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.
