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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Tunnel Mountain
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Design Room

Design Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Banff

With a stay at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel in Banff (Tunnel Mountain District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff National Park Information Centre. .This hostel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Banff Gondola and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Banff National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 9 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬5 min drive

About this property

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Hostel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite at Cougar Pete's, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cougar Pete's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
The Storm Cellar - Onsite pub. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cougar Pete's
  • The Storm Cellar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alpine Centre Hostel
HI-Banff Alpine Centre
HI-Banff Alpine Centre Hostel
Hi-Banff Alpine Centre Hotel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre
HI Banff Alpine Centre
Hi Banff Alpine Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Reviews

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 533 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 533 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 533 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 533 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 533 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caity

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were great and so were onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Noelia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miho

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lots of wildlife to view on the property since it's a bit further out from the town. Right by the bus stop and free bus passes which were great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jianpeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Wanda

Liked: Staff & service
Had a marvelous sleep sharing a room with 5 other women. I was amazed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen d

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a stop as you consider what to explore in the Banff area, consider the Hi Banff as your ground zero. Friendly, multi-cultural staff go out of their way to make sure everyone is accepted and comfortable. Great cafe on site and all sorts of options for day trips in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pattraporn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I booked the en-suite dormitory but didn’t expect it to have no shower at all. just sink and toilet. where are we supposed to clean ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan, Shaughnessy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great food options and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Prasanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good. It’s cheaper and better if you’re a travelling on budget with your friends or solo. The parking space is very limited though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rania

The staff is friendly and the hostel is nice !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most reasonable prices in the area. Clean and well taken care of facilitys
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOEL

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gursimran, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

siew yan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great alternative to hotel properties. Very appropriate and comfortable for the price point. Everything you need is here to allow you to explore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

beatrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant Stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

taehun

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Dukhan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Muhammad

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yeji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the vibes
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025