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Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Banff with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Banff International Hostel blends mountain living with entertainment. Enjoy the arcade/game room, start your day with continental breakfast, and use WiFi throughout. Knowledgeable staff offers tour assistance and ticket help for easy adventure planning.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is P5,685
P6,321 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 18 - Nov 19

Room options

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Front of property

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Front of property

Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Front of property

1 bed in a 6-9 co-ed dorm room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Front of property

Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio Suite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6

What's nearby

  • Victoria Glacier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Minnewanka Loop / Lake Johnson - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 12 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Banff International Hostel

Hostel near Upper Hot Springs
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and an arcade/game room at Banff International Hostel. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free newspapers, barbecue grills, and ATM/banking services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and a computer station
Room features
All guestrooms at Banff International Hostel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Kitchenettes with refrigerators
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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The price is P4,148
P4,612 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Banff International
Banff International Hostel
Banff Hostel Banff
Banff International Hostel Banff
Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Banff

Frequently asked questions

Is Banff International Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Banff International Hostel?

As of Nov 17, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Banff International Hostel on Nov 18, 2025 start from P 5,685.25, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Banff International Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Banff International Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Banff International Hostel located?

Located in Uptown District, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Victoria Glacier and Banff National Park Information Centre. Canadian Ski Museum West and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau are also within 10 minutes. Banff Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Banff International Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 373 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 373 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 373 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 373 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 373 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a great area, 10 minute walk into town, the room was clean and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel, staff helped me with finding a parking spot which I appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great affordable option for multi days with family of four.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is honestly a great place to stay for a few days, with a good breakfast spread and the friendliest staff ever, I loved interacting with them all and we laughed so much they really make the stay even better. We walked from the hostel to town every time and it is so close. I highly suggest this hostel :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikaila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I was in town for a quick trip and had everything I needed and made some new friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHYLESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was greate 1) Clean room 2) nice scenic view 3) it was fantastic to have breakfast options where its either cereal, pancakes, or toast+spread. Else cook your own using ingredients 4) laundry availability 5) quick service from staff 6) bear spray stock
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

thapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and dorm was well maintained. Everything close by
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beds are comfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for solo or broke travellers looking to save money & free breakfast. Liquor store right outside open until midnight
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiets and beautiful neigbourhood. Lots of trail around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good amenities - good location

Comfy beds!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

MUGISHA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It deserves to be a 40-50$/night kind of place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanest hostel I have been to so far. I had the 4 female hostel room, everyone was respect and quiet during night hour. Bathroom and sink area clean. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Alberto

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
If you book with anitcipation and having a big group who dont mind sleeping in a same room then its a very cheap. Otherwise stay away. You get what you pay for. Its not clean at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was a great stay, me and my family really enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tsaiti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s located right on Banff Avenue and the kitchen is really convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glaide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfy and bathroom spotlessly clean. Nice kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Nadeem

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and cooperative staff. Greet with smile and help in smooth check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is in a good location. Not too close to the hustle and bustle of Banff street but within easy walking distance of everything. The kitchen area is clean. The indoor and outdoor seating areas are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for the price, and the location was super convenient. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone traveling on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhiyue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in general but service was not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jolene

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff were amazing and friendly. Rooms were very dirty and hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

IN-SUNG

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarath

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great where it was very walkable to all the shops and restaurants in the area. Stayed in the private room -- meant for 4 people, only 1 chair for sitting, would have been nice if there was at least 2 chairs, since it's not really an option to be sitting on the bunk beds to be doing things properly. The beds were too soft. Parking is tricky, but check with the staff to get assistance with finding a spot. Location was great where it was very walkable to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025