Nakiska Ski Resort is located 1.5 km from this Kananaskis hostel. A shared kitchen and barbecue facilities are provided on site. Free snowshoe rental is offered to all guests. Simply furnished rooms offer wooden décor and natural daylight at HI-Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel. Shared bathroom facilities are provided. Mountain views can be enjoyed. Please bring your own linens. A comfortable guest lounge features a fireplace at Hostel HI-Kananaskis Wilderness. An outdoor seating area includes a fire pit. Ski storage is available on site. Banff is 55 minutes’ drive from this hostel. Access to Highway 1 is 20 minutes’ drive away. .

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    Wonderful location within unspoiled wilderness Well maintained hostel with clean and modern bathrooms, very spacious and generous public spaces and very friendly and helpful staff. Internet connection available during some hours in the evening...
  • Kathryn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    So cosy and friendly with such homely clean bathrooms, hot water and some wifi, which we didn't expect.
  • Berenike
    Germany Germany
    It was a very cozy atmosphere in the hostel and we met new friends there. The host was very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for hikes in Kananaskis Provincial park.

Property surroundings

Facilities of HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Skiing
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 17:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

Special policies apply for group stays of 10 or more people and different terms and conditions will apply.

For the safety and comfort of all guests, children 12 and under are accommodated in private rooms only. Children aged 13 to 17 who stay in shared dorm rooms must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Please contact the hostel directly for exemptions to the hostel age policy.

Please, note late arrivals cannot be accommodated.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel

  • Yes, HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel is 1.2 miles from the centre of Kananaskis Village. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Skiing
    • Evening entertainment

  • Check-in at HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.