Hostel Samesun Banff
433 Banff Avenue, T1L 1B5 Banff, Canada – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 1020 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.
Canada
Samesun Banff
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Grigercl13
United States of America
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Daniel
Canada
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Simon
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Kerry
Australia
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Jessica
United States of America
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Wilson
Canada
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Mukendi
Canada
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Greg
United States of America
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Kikikibird
Hong Kong
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Erin
Canada
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 is included.
An private bathroom provides convenience in each dorm room.
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.
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
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See what guests loved the most:
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Grigercl13
United States of America“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!” Read more
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Daniel
Canada“Everything. 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 ”
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Simon
Canada
“Location, fun events planned by the hostel every night ”
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Kerry
Australia“The 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!” Read more
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Jessica
United States of America
“The 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”
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Wilson
Canada
“Staff were friendly. 24 hour service helped a lot.”
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Mukendi
Canada
“To 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 😉” Read more
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Greg
United States of America
“Lively bar, decent cheap food, nice kitchen, free underground parking (very limited), free breakfast.”
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Kikikibird
Hong Kong“I like the location. the breakfast is my cup of tea. (I m a raw vegan) ”
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Erin
Canada
“Despite 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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About Samesun Banff
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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
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Restaurant Beaver Bar0 miles
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Cafe/Bar Whitebark Cafe0.2 miles
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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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Mountain Tunnel0.6 miles
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River Bow river0.6 miles
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Lake Vermillion1.9 miles
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Mountain Sulphur2.9 miles
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Lake Minnewanka8.3 miles
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Mt Norquay5 miles
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Sunshine village11.7 miles
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Amenities of Samesun Banff
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours
- Evening entertainment
- Entertainment staff
- Hiking
Food & Drink
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Parking garage
- Street parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
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
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- Option to reuse towels
- Bicycle parking
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.
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.
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.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
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 coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
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 Samesun Banff
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Samesun Banff is 1,950 feet from the center of Banff.
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The prices at Samesun Banff may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Samesun Banff offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Evening entertainment
- Happy hour
- Entertainment staff
- Walking tours
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Samesun Banff by:
- Airport shuttle (public) 1h 30min
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Samesun Banff (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Street parking
- Parking garage
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Samesun Banff has 1 restaurant:
- Beaver Bar
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Check-in at Samesun Banff is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
