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Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property

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Reception
Bathroom sink
Fridge, microwave
Courtyard
Mountain view

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6
  • Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Banff Legacy Trail
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Banff, AB (YBA)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Property entrance

Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Property entrance

Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Property entrance

Quadruple Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About this property

Banff International Hostel

Hostel with free breakfast, near Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre
This hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a computer station, and an arcade/game room are onsite.
Banff International Hostel offers 23 accommodations. Accommodations have kitchenettes with refrigerators.

Bathrooms include showers. This Banff hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Banff International Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Glacier. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a computer, and laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
Free breakfast is available daily. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Banff International Hostel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Banff hostel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski passes
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Fridge

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and window guards
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is 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

Banff International Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 282 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

2/10 Terrible

Xuemeng

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place is dirty and smelly. The attendents are tricky. Worst hotel I have been.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 3 days we were there, we had ONE breakfast because all they served was cereal & toasted bread. No protein or other nutritious options. The rooms were old and dirty. The towels were smelly. TV does not work. The heater was ON the entire time and we cannot control it. Worst place I ever stayed at
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This great experience and safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

AINGEAL

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

6/10 Okay

Geralden

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

kiran

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

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

2/10 Terrible

Qinxue

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location and close to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is easy to access or walkable to bus stop
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

sachin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There’s no ac and the room was hot. You couldn’t open all two windows- one for safety reasons and the other was the road noise. Able to open the small window in the bathroom but wasn’t able to cool off the room. I had issues sleeping due to heat - kept waking up. Lots to do around the hostel from shopping dining and entertainment. Buses are within walking distance. Comfortable bed and privacy curtains.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

4/10 Poor

catherine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff but did not enjoy the room much as it is warm, doesn't have air condition, not well clean, unsafe wirings and very loud fan. Breakfast is available but we did not expect that it is a make your own breakfast. The hostel needs to level up considering their high cost, it is not worth the money at all. Wouldn't recommend, sorry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandeep

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

6/10 Okay

Jenae

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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Azhar, Edmonton

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Banff Biking trip
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Elvira

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor cleanliness. The towels are smelly, seems just washed them without detergents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and meet people from all over the world!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Vida

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very hot that I couldn’t sleep many nights in a row !! Not very clean! Bed sheets were dirty! But also other people didn’t much care about cleanness as they would through their hair in sink causing blockage. The staff and manager were good and attentive! But overall I had an uncomfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the customer service is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Abhinand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is in exact Banff town. So everything is easily accessible.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Ciaran

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024