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Reviews of HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre - Hostel

203 Village Road, T0L 1E0 Lake Louise, Canada

#5 of 8 hotels in Lake Louise

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Review score

Based on 846 hostel reviews

8.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    9.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could hear people up stairs walking around.

    Great location and the on site restaurant was very nice. Front desk staff were very nice and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable bed. We had a private room.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2024

    9.0
    A solid choice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I hadn’t realised that ‘private bathroom’ didn’t include the shower. This is outside the room . Not a huge problem but obviously you need to ‘cover up’ on the way back.

    Good location. Very friendly helpful staff. A big well equipped kitchen with big tables for eating. Useful onsite laundry at $4 a load for washing , another $4 for drying. Smallish room with nowhere to store clothes but that’s ok- it’s a hostel .

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was too warm

    Great place to stay. Good value for money

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 - Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there were hangers as I wanted to dry my clothes.

    No body else was using the room next door so I could use the bathroom all by myself. Also, the staff was very nice, room was comfortable and they have sauna for free of charge!!! Great for winter.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    A good Hostel for winter trip stop.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bed in 4 or 5 - Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The parking spot were limited and the bathroom there is no spot to hanging for my stuff.

    the Hostel is great, We stayed for a night before we leave early morning for our hike.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 - Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kitchen very smelly when people cook meat/fish even though the ventilation is on

    Sauna Lounge with pool table and fire place Parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was noisy during the day could hear people banging and walking round etc

    Breakfast wasn't included but was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    9.0
    A good place for relax before adventure to Icefields
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bed in 4 or 5 - Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom, there is no shower gel to free,when I forgot to pack my byself But everything all good

    Location,kitchen and caffe bar

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen with no windows

    Clean

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Short, sweet, and great! Would come back here in a heartbeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Property was great! Had all the amenities you’d need, plus more. Cute little outdoor area, restaurant, kitchen, friendly and clean over all. Close to everything. Super happy with our stay here!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Perfect lodging for an overnight - not your regular HI prices but not your regular hostel!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My only complaint: Very poor signage to the office/entrance!!! The only (small) sign to indicate the entrance to the building is hidden from the car park - up some stairs between 2 buildings, and behind a railing that blocks it out as you approach, and struggle with your luggage. One arrives at the only visible door (to the cafe) which has an "Exit only. Entrance on other side of building" sign - well, there are 4 sides to a building and "other side " usually means opposite side: nope! Not there. Trudged around for quite some time with our luggage, back and forth looking for this elusive door. Puh-lease! Put up more signs and/or a map to the office entrance at the carpark. No discount for HI members

    One night stay prior to going into Skoki Lodge. Check-in was quick and easy. Close to Lake Louise mall for last minute food and sundries. Peyto cafe onsite was really handy with great food at reasonable prices - house salad was fresh and crisp, chilli was hearty. Communal kitchen in basement was bright and well-equipped, with 3 big fridges and bins to label and put your food in. Easy check-out; storage facility for luggage in basement area, with locks available to buy ($8) onsite.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It was not very clear from the room description that the "ensuite" is not actually an ensuite. it is a toilet and sink. you need to leave the room to shower so just be aware of that when you book.

    The communal rooms are great and friendly. The kitchen facilities and restaurant really good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    No soundproofing at all
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You can hear all the noises from outside the room. There were kids running around and you can hear all their stomping and giggling, even on top of our unit.

    Location, most staff friendly but not all.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Expensive for what it is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely no soundproofing, impossible to get any sleep. Rooms claiming to have a private bathroom have a toilet and sink only, misrepresenting reality

    Good restaurant on site, friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The price here is very expensive for a hostel.

    The hostel itself is quite clean and comfortable The restaurant was excellent with a very good breakfast.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    9.0
    Fab place to stay. Recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 - Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    All good, well except, instructions on how to work hobs and ovens maybe, took a while to figure out

    Fabulous place. Big and airy. Room size really good. Beds comfy. Clean towels when needed. Adequately equipped kitchen. Clean. Location good, 5min walk to village/shops.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    7.0
    I had to leave earlier than expected due to a fam
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Communication from Booking site regarding the difference in price from renting a room for 1 person versus a dorm. Unexpected charges. I was not aware through communication that i was required to give 24 hour notice of early checkout prior to a family emergency (phone call that morning)

    The room was clean, the space was quiet, and I felt safe.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Great place to stay in highly popular mountain resort
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharing a bathroom ( although no one in the sharing room so ok on this occasion). One of the 4 ring hobs didn’t work.

    Very nice and helpful Reception staff. Comfortable mattresses and very clean room. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Comfy Stay in Spectacular Spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent hostel accom in a perfect location to experience Lake Louise. The facilities are simple but nice, everything is clean, orderly and well organised. There is a good cafe on site, or a self serve kitchen. Staff are very helpful and friendly, there is a tonne of info available on hikes and activites. There is a very pleasant 40 minute walk through the forest to get to the lake, and then a number of top day hike options once you get there. I did the Trail of the Glacier and the Little Beehive, they were both spectacular. Some of the best day hiking I have ever done. Great stay and place to visit, loved it.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    8.0
    Recommend this place for a stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 -Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Room size good, good layout. Beds comfy. Kitchen equipment ok, could do with few more baking trays etc. nice lounge area, although radiators not ever so effective. Location good, very quiet. Good parking lot. Staff really nice, polite and helpful.showers good, nice hot water, clean towels on asking.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 - Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors are too loud opening and closing them. And since everything is made of wood one bang of the door even when it’s from the next door it’s shakes the room next door too.

    I was staying in the annex cabin and the design is much more like a cottage than a hostel complex and I really love it!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    9.0
    Bang for your bucks in LL
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4 or 5 -Bed Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Every night waiting time to get seated in restaurant

    Clean spacious dorms. Helpful staff. Bus stop right outside for Lake Louise. Restaurant on site

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bit cold in shared areas.

    Great location and facilities.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    Overall it was great and I would recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The heating in the room couldn't be turned off and it was boiling every night.

    Stayed in October 2023

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