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Reviews of HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel

#1 Ribbon Creek Road, T0L 2H0 Kananaskis Village, Canada

#2 of 4 hotels in Kananaskis Village

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 119 hostel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 27 April 2024

    10
    Excellent cozy stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Cozy and super clean hostel. We had a private room and the beds were so comfortable. Great kitchen space and loved the big living room with wood burning fireplace.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    10
    Serrounding was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds are a bit short for tall people, I (188cm) could not stretch my legs completely.

    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 (special service in very remote location) I have donated my bear spray to reception. It is absolutely recommended to carry it with you when hiking during bear season. Bring your own. If you travel by plane ask at reception to borrow my one, or buy it at the visitor information.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    10
    Clean and cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing I didn't like

    So cosy and friendly with such homely clean bathrooms, hot water and some wifi, which we didn't expect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some guys made too much noise.

    The kitchen

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2023

    10
    The hostess was fantastic and the family was very clean and had everything that I needed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough signage on the road to easily find the place. Good initially, but the last turn was not marked. Drove right by it looking for a sign.

    It was clean and well equipped. The hostess was very friendly, there was quite a bit of information available regarding the surrounding area and the location was great.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2023

    10
    Great location and exceptional facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Missed our last chance to get a glimpse of a bear in the wild!

    The effort made in setting up the location for maximum comfort was exceptional and Anita went out of her way to help when she could.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    9.0
    Overall it’s a lovely experience especially when you’re travelling on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None.

    Cozy & Homie. The host was very welcoming & accomodating. She was also understanding coz I added 2 more guests with us and just charge us very cheap ☺️ I also love the kitchen & dining area where you can borrow and use tools for cooking and condiments.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2023

    9.0
    the best thing about the hostel is meeting the host and other travellers and learning from them
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I am 62 and I would have liked a softer mattress! but not much

    location amazing Anita super friendly Showers great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really. We had a private room and I preferred this over most hotels during our canada trip.

    The Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel was the perfect hostel experience for us. The hostess was extremely friendly and went out of her way to explain a lot about the area and she accommodated an evening campfire. The hostel itself was very clean. The showers and bathrooms were clean and properly equipped. The beds were comfortable enough and linnen and towels were available. The area around Kananaskis hostel was quite beautiful with great hikes, lakes and waterfalls.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No Wi-Fi most of time

    Cleaning

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    10
    The perfect place for a roadtrip or explore the mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    The place was nice, the people were calm and kind, everything was perfect.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    10
    The best hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    As it is a common room you can hear the other guests, but this is normal in a hostel. Depending on your plans for the area, consider the location of the site to see if it suits you or not.

    The best hostel I have ever stayed in. Very well equipped kitchen, big fridge, shower and toilets clean. Everything neat and tidy. I would repeat. Excellent value for money.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The manager the location cleanliness cosy home atmosphere

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    10
    Beautiful experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing that We dint like!!

    It was well maintained. We had no hazzle or issues with anything. There were clear instructions which made sense and easy to follow like the quiet time, better usage of water and resources at the hostel. Staff and other hostellers were friendly too.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2023

    8.0
    Good location, great value, helpful and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air circulation in the dorm.

    Place was in good location well maintained, manager Nancy was very helpful and friendly.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    As a group of 4 ladies doing hikes in the area, the family rooms were perfect for a low budget stay
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    excellent location for our 2 day hiking trip. Well laid out facility with a well equipped kitchen, and with towels and bedding. It was great to meet many international travelers especially while sitting around the firepit. Anita was wonderful and helpful with suggestions for local hikes.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2023

    10
    Great place in a quiet area. Very family environment.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nancy, the manager, runs the place with heart and soul and is such a lovely person to all the guests and very helpful and takes care after everyone.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    10
    Strongly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect stay

    We had a great stay. Great value for the cost, comfortable beds, very clean, and quiet environment with nice kitchen for preparing meals. Easy to reach and close enough that we were able to get to the trailhead in Canmore nice and early. The manager Nancy was very helpful and friendly. The bonus is a large communal firepit for starry nights.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2023

    10
    Exceeded our expectation!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing comes in my mind

    This place is exceptional. Pretty clean and well managed. Nancy and Anita are super friendly. We really enjoyed our staying. We will be back soon!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the prices in kananskis village

    excellent location. amazing country. would have liked to stay longer

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, lovely host, nice and comfy room. Even though the bathrooms were shared, there were plenty of them and no wait time.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Anita is the wonderful host. She advised us a lot about particular trails and routes in the mountains we can follow and reach. The great atmosfhere in the hostel. The rooms and clean and well equipped. I strongly recommend this place

    Stayed in July 2023

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