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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property
Banff hostel in Tunnel Mountain District with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

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Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

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Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Design Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

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Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Design Room

Design Room

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Detached private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

Highlights

Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3

What's nearby

  • Tunnel Mountain - 4 min drive
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min drive
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min drive
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 5 min drive
  • Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 6 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - ‬5 min drive

About this property

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Hostel near Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel. The on-site restaurant, Cougar Pete's, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Karaoke, games, and a vending machine
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and barbecue grills
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 54 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Communal kitchens, heating, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cougar Pete's
  • The Storm Cellar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Ski passes
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Alpine Centre Hostel
HI-Banff Alpine Centre
HI-Banff Alpine Centre Hostel
Hi-Banff Alpine Centre Hotel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre
HI Banff Alpine Centre
Hi Banff Alpine Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

As of Feb 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel on Mar 2, 2025 start from CA $113.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel located?

Located in Tunnel Mountain District, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Surprise Corner and Bow River. Victoria Glacier and Tunnel Mountain Trail are also within 1 mi (2 km). Banff Station is 29 minutes by foot.

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 463 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 463 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 463 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 463 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 463 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jingyuan, Richmond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad location , no microwave , No fridge &no elevator despite clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaejong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Like the area and I didn't like the bed, matress was like a rock and not divisions like a curtain that should be mandatory in a mixed bedrooms. Kitchen was well equipped and clean, lobby is welcoming and warm with a nice view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nathalia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was great, the checkin was fast and reliable. They had many great amenities such as laundry, a cafe, and a bar within the Hostel. The rooms were a little outdated. My problem was the wifi that was horrible, I couldn’t even upload one video. The bathroom that smelled like pee and so did the shower. The shower had hair all over the floor, the hair dryer in women’s bathroom wasn’t working, and while the Chicken sandwich in the cafe was good, the poutine was the worst I had in my life. The gravy tasted weird, the fries were so dark and tasted weird. I can only say good things about the staff that even gave us bus passes. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel. And the Hotel is located about 5/ 6 minutes from downtown Banff. Great location and staff. Bathroom should be worked on and some food items.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot in Banff. Cheap option close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kiuomars

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Phetcharat, long beach

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Far from everything. Very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gagandeep

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Armand, Ottawa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and help staff. Nice facility. Bunkbeds and storage were good. Very affordable compared to other Banff options.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Quoc Phong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In my opinion, the heat was a little bit higher than what i expected :D
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good overall. Someone stole food from my labelled bin once but other than that was excellent! Would recommend to others
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gael

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place for good money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fabio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a privet room and was a great option.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine! We had a double room with shared bathrooms. Confortable beds, clean bathrooms, very good front desk service. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cortney

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for two nights. First night was so loud due to someone above stomping at 4am. Talked to the front desk to see if they could help. They were great. The second night slept like a baby. Nice staff. Yummy treats. Good water fountain for large camelbacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our private room was nice , washrooms down the hall. Bathroom doors were a little worn maybe some upgrades? Kitchen was a little tight for space, but dining area was adequate. Nice to have food options available. Sitting outside was lovely, not much open seats for guests in lobby area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braeden

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alvin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No place is perfect.....
CAD$100 for a bunkbed is expensive; on the other hand, compared to other accommodation in Banff, it is a good deal because Banff on a busy long weekend is an expensive place. The facilities are very good but I kept hitting my head on the upper bunk when I crawled in and out of the lower bunk but I soon got "trained" LOL!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Anezka Xyla

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
2.0