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The 10 Best Hostels in Banff, Canada

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Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town centre is 4 minutes' drive away.

HI Banff provides each guest a free bus pass for the local transport system. Discounted ski packages, bike rental vouchers, and Summer rafting tickets are available.

Front desk team, the atmosphere in the hostel, comfortable, and even the location! GRACIAS!

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8.1
Very good
1,861 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Located in Banff centre, this hostel provides free WiFi in all rooms. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 15 minutes’ drive away.

All shared dormitory rooms at Banff International Hostel feature shared bathroom facilities and lockers. Select rooms feature a private bathroom. Linen is provided for guests to make their own beds.

Wery nice.Nice people very polite.Sters to kitchen.Sters to room.Nice view from the sters.Room ok.With light.Every was nice the price was great.

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7.4
Good
1,124 reviews
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£28
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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 is included.

Had a great night at this hostel, was really clean and I liked the en suite bathrooms. Definitely one of the better hostel breakfasts I’ve had - loads of options. Also the girls Daisy and Linzi on the desk were both really helpful in terms of what hikes and stuff to do in Banff

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7.9
Good
1,658 reviews
Price from
£28
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In addition to striving to offer the best value for private room accommodation in Banff, YWCA Banff is a social enterprise hotel. This means that by booking a stay with us, guests are investing their vacation dollars into social services that empower local women and their communities for a better future.

The Banff YWCA exceeded my expectations. I stayed for 2 weeks as a solo traveller. For me, a luxury hotel is not important as I prefer to be out exploring and just needed a place to lay my head that was budget friendly. The room was very basic but clean and comfy. There’s a full size fridge and microwave for guests to use in lobby, ice machine and Coinamatic laundry facilities. The location is perfect, right beside the river and just a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to downtown. Staff was excellent as well.

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7.2
Good
850 reviews
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£47
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,659 reviews
    Great location. Spacious 8 bed dormitory, comfortable, clean. Very good breakfast (included in price). Friendly helpful staff.
    Jacqueline
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £98.96
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,124 reviews
    The locations was great, very good value for money. I was just using the hostel as a base while visiting a friend in Banff. The staff and other residents were all really nice and I appreciated the company and chats. Wifi worked well, bed was fine and room was clean. I didn't use the showers as went to friends place for a shower. A very safe place to be and didn't worry about my belonging going missing. Stored my skis and boots all stay with no problems.
    Julia
    Solo traveller
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,659 reviews
    My daughter and her friend have been staying since November. It was initially recommended to me, as a a great place to stay if you're new to Banff, as the atmosphere is both welcoming and friendly. Its not the cheapest hostel but the staff are great, the location is excellent and they both feel comfortable and safe.
    Mel
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £63.41
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 850 reviews
    Simple but effective cheap stay for Banff. Rooms are a generous size and it’s always handy having a fully equipped shared kitchen in a clean state
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,659 reviews
    Great hostel with excellent facilities! Rooms are very clean, spacious with a bathroom in each. Staff are very friendly and helpful! They also have a great bar downstairs with lots of cheap deals and food! Highly recommend staying here!
    Elle
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £112.54
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,861 reviews
    the staff was really friendly and helpful , the food at the cafe was really amazing and great. The view from the hostel is literally insane full of mountains. Really a great place to stay for backpackers and also for friends.
    SAI
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £152.50
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 707 reviews
    Great location, close to many restaurants and shops Decent size room Well-equipped (fridge, safe, Nespresso coffee machine) Clean & comfortable Public bus station (Roam) next to the hotel Nice little museum and library area on the 2nd floor
    Ayelet
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £98.96
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,124 reviews
    Close and convenient! One of the cheaper hostel options in Banff that's walking distance from town. Staff are all so friendly
    Selina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £112.54
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,861 reviews
    Well maintained. Big kitchen and other common areas. One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at! Different activities every day, I liked that it was both group hikes but also pub quiz etc. Overall, very happy with my stay.
    Cornelia
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £98.96
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,124 reviews
    The hostel is a great location for easy access around Banff and wasn’t noisy or overcrowded. Good supplies for a hostel breakfast but plenty of facilities if you wanted to make something more. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, proving guidance for day trips and activities to plans.
    G
    Grant
    Solo traveller