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26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is situated in Canmore and features air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from Banff Park Museum. Very friendly staff, clean, comfortable and great location.

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9
Superb
1,706 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

Set amid the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, this hostel boasts an on-site cafe and 2 self-catering guest kitchens. It includes private storage for guests and acts as a ski pass vendor.

Guests at HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre can relax in the common room with a fireplace. A small library is available for guests to choose from. It’s is a very nice place. The staff are friendly. The place have a nice rustic cottage feel to it. I stay there again. Much better than Banff.

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8.4
Very good
1,449 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

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. The parking is conveniently located right in front of the hostel, making it easy to access. They offer free bus tickets if you want to head down to the village, though we didn’t use them, it’s a nice offer to have. The place is very peaceful if you're looking to feel surrounded by nature, yet still cozy, as there are other guests around. We used the kitchen to cook, which was very practical, and my boyfriend had breakfast at the restaurant. Everything was great—both the bathrooms and showers were clean, and our room was perfect for us. We had a private room, and while the bed wasn’t very big, it was comfortable enough for one night. The staff was friendly and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
2,018 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Situated in Canmore, 29 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Banff Park Museum. Good space. Chalet in nature, good view. Well equipped. Good layout. Good response from staff, accurate information give.

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8.7
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel is located in Lake Louise, 31 km from Lake Louise, and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel provides a sauna and a shared kitchen.

With a shared bathroom, rooms at the hostel also offer a mountain view. The feel of wilderness, views and everything is easily accesible

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8.1
Very good
227 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

HI Rampart Creek - Hostel in Saskatchewan River Crossing provides accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel has a sauna and a shared kitchen.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. I had a wonderful time experiencing this wilderness hostel. The place and surroundings is beautiful and very well equipped.

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8.7
Fabulous
155 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Featuring barbecue facilities, HI Castle Mountain - Hostel is set in Castle Junction in the Alberta region, 31 km from Lake Louise and 33 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Banff Park Museum is 33 km away and Cave and Basin National Historic Site is 34 km from the hostel. Elizabeth was a fantastic host. She made us feel like family and we really appreciate her local guidance and care about all guests.

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8.2
Very good
195 reviews
Price from
US$29
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. I liked the location and the facilities.

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7.1
Good
1,437 reviews
Price from
US$36
per night

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. Location is perfect and all of the facilities are clean.

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7.9
Good
1,476 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Located in Canmore and with The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies reachable within 26 km, PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. 27 km from Banff Park Museum and 28 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the hostel features ski storage space. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out. It was super clean. We were afraid of the shared bathroom, but it was incredibly clean 24/7, both the male and female ones. Also, people seem to be pretty friendly and respectful. The bar in the lobby has cheap beers and live music some times. The location is just amazing!! In the heart of Canmore. We loved it!

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7.1
Good
636 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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