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. Alpine Centre HI Banff offers private and dorm-style rooms. Select rooms have en suite bathrooms. HI Banff Alpine Centre’s full-service restaurant, Cougar Pete’s, offers a varied menu. The Storm Cellar bar provides free darts, billiards and foosball for a fun atmosphere. 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. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 9 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Hostelling International
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
3 single beds
and
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Katja
    Germany Germany
    Very much enjoyed staying at HI Banff. Nice hostel and staff. The cafe on side was great and had good food options. You can get free puplic transport tickets for the bus or walk a couple of minutes down the road into the city centre. Parking...
  • Serhii
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Basement rooms are small, but beds are comfy. Kitchen is well equipped and dining room is big enough. Terrace is nice with great views and cafe has affordable coffee. Hostel gives a free ticket for all local buses and I do recommend taking all...
  • Jayne
    Canada Canada
    The staff were so great and helped with any issues. The y gave me lots of ideas for hikes in the local area, loaned me bear spray and were available 24hrs to answer any questions. I also had a very noisy sleeper above me for several nights and...
  • Pamela
    Canada Canada
    We always love staying at the Hi Banff. The staff and atmosphere makes the place feel like home. And the food at Cougar Pete's is always a treat. Our favourite this time was the chicken caesar wrap.
  • Petra
    Canada Canada
    This hostel was very cozy and warm. There were many comfortable chairs for lounging. Restaurant was affordable and served good meals. Staff were very pleasant and helpful.
  • Michaela
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, easy to get public transport & meet like-minded travelers
  • Vandana
    India India
    loved the kitchen which was well equipped, an added Coffee maker would be lovely. rooms were v cosy and beautiful Only the cost was on the higher side for a shared bunk bed accommodation, I run air b n b in Delhi Mumbai, Rishikesh, in India,...
  • Andrzej
    Poland Poland
    Large and stylish common spaces with fireside in the center. Several free car parking slots and free pass for local buses.
  • Ah_de
    Germany Germany
    The location is great, you can start hiking right in front of the hostel. Also the Café is good.
  • Catherine
    Singapore Singapore
    It has the basic amenities, located bit off from the main Banff ave, but remains quiet.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Cougar Pete's
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner

Facilities of HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Ski
  • Ski pass vendor
  • Ski storage
Activities
  • Bingo
  • Live music/performance
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Pub crawls
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Billiards
  • Games room
  • Skiing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Wellness
  • Yoga classes
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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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.

Please note, special policies apply for groups of 10 or more. Guests must contact the property after booking.

Please note for the comfort of all guests, we do not allow children under 12 years old to stay in the shared dorm rooms. Children under 10 years of age are more than welcome in our private room types. Children aged 13-17 may only stay in dorm rooms when accompanied by a legal guardian.

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.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

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

  • HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Skiing
    • Games room
    • Karaoke
    • Darts
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Bingo
    • Happy hour
    • Yoga classes
    • Pub crawls
    • Entertainment staff
    • Live music/performance
    • Nightclub/DJ
    • Walking tours

  • Check-in at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel has 1 restaurant:

    • Cougar Pete's

  • HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Banff. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.