See all properties

Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property
City-center hostel within easy reach of Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Banff International Hostel

Reception
Fridge, microwave
Mountain view
Courtyard
Bathroom sink
Experience mountain living at Banff International Hostel, where nature meets entertainment. Unwind in the arcade/game room, enjoy a continental breakfast or connect to WiFi from the comfort of your own space. Helpful staff and tour/ticket assistance make this hostel perfect for planning adventures.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ski passes
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Arcade/game room
  • Computer station
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Barbecue grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchenette
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The current price is $104
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Mar 2 - Mar 3

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

Property entrance

Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

Property entrance

Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 1 bed in a 6-9 co-ed dorm room

Property entrance

1 bed in a 6-9 co-ed dorm room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Property entrance

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Similar properties

Building design

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (464)
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min walk
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 7 min walk
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 13 min walk
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 4 min drive
  • Tunnel Mountain - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 94 min drive
  • Banff Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Banff International Hostel

When you stay at Banff International Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and cross-country skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and continental breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Also, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Upper Hot Springs are within a short drive.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Barbecue grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

What to do

  • Ski passes
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Arcade/game room

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Union Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Also known as

Banff International
Banff International Hostel
Banff Hostel Banff
Banff International Hostel Banff
Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Banff International Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Banff

Frequently asked questions

Does Banff International Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Banff International Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Banff International Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Banff International Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Banff International Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Banff International Hostel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like ice skating and cross-country skiing, and return when the snow melts for boat tours and fishing. Banff International Hostel also has an arcade.

Does Banff International Hostel have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator.

What's the area around Banff International Hostel like?

Banff International Hostel is in Uptown District, a short 13-minute walk from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 3 minutes' walk from Victoria Glacier.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Banff International Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

great location and close to everything
Brad, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay and meet people from all over the world!
Adam, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Location is easy to access or walkable to bus stop
Jun, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This great experience and safe.
Krena, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Property is hostel standard, clean and functional. But $400 for a 4 person/ bunkbed room in september is too exprnsive. The new banff ! Little kitchen with cute eating area.
AINGEAL, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good staff, friendly and helpful, cool atmosphere
Néstor, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

banff hostel
resonable price ... near banff downtown.
ok jo, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Place is dirty and smelly. The attendents are tricky. Worst hotel I have been.
Xuemeng, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

the customer service is excellent.
MOE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is in exact Banff town. So everything is easily accessible.
Abhinand, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room was not cleaned as i cam see lot of dust on the i side doormat. The place looks like a rundown place. The only plus point is the location. Proximity to downtown banff and the dining options
kiran, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked it was by the bus route
Barb, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

wouldn’t stay again
Nathaniel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

4 bedroom Hostel with an included shower and bathroom in the room, a hard find. All amenities were clean, they provide basic breakfast downstairs in the morning and were helpful talking about activities in the area
Matthew, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good
Sandeep, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, quite, clean and friendly service
Qunyan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Affordable, safe, and convenient.
Mari, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I thought it quite and relaxing
joel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really nice staff
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable prices
Junjie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

clean and safe

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service
Mehul, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

My first hostel stay and it won’t be the last! I lucked out with a clean room, great roommates and the location was perfect and walkable to shopping and restaurants. Liquor store onsite, decent variety of breakfast although I found the kitchen a little chaotic and confusion. Some signage would help! I’d definitely recommend this as an affordable place to stay while visiting Banff (hotels are outrageously priced, this was a fraction of the cost!)
Kris, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Hotel staff opened the door of my private room at 2am and didn’t explain until I called the front desk. It was terrifying and unprofessional
Qinxue, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

My first check in with the aussie dude desk attendant and girl was awesome. His relief was impolite and when I asked to be switched from a dirty mixed room to a clean women’s there was an issue at first. Not really accommodating, and I’ve lived in some hostel dives in Australia. Wouldn’t stay again but the ppl I met were awesome and some of the workers are solid. Cheers!
Jenae, 1-night trip

General property information

Travelers Say
"Great kitchen, fully stocked with everything you need to cook for yourself."
Reasons to Book
Great Location
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM