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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Building design
Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Building design
Building design
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is ₩312,601
₩347,548 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 8 - Jul 9

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 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
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area) | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Design Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Design Room

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3

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 - 8 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Hostel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel. The on-site restaurant, Cougar Pete's, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Games, karaoke, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, books, and a foosball table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck 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 elevator

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

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
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

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

As of Jul 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel on Jul 8, 2025 start from ₩312,601, 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 at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel located?

Located in Tunnel Mountain District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Surprise Corner and Bow River. Victoria Glacier and Tunnel Mountain Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km). Banff Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 488 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

beatrice

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

10/10 Excellent

navpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay in banff
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Prasanna

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

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

Yeji

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

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved to stay here. One suggestion: paper towel in the bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend to my friends. One of the hostels I ever stayed in Banff. 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a lovely spot in the trees with wild life near by. I thought that the Big3 shuttles picked up directly at the hostel. I was wrong you needed to take a 6 min bus to a bus Banff av. where you hop on the free shuttle to one of the 3 ski ressorts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bhagyashri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr.chaurasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot in Banff. Cheap option close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Aweosme place to stay great people, they have a bar that is open very late and a cafe in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freindly staff, clean, amazing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a privet room and was a great option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for good money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ketankumar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Armand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and help staff. Nice facility. Bunkbeds and storage were good. Very affordable compared to other Banff options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhazel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price is reasonable and is close to the town. I love the option that they have a mini restaurant to dine.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kuldeepsing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just one and half kms walk from downtown Banff! The location, pricing and tons of group activities that happens in this hostel is a real return for your bucks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024