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Banff International Hostel

1.5 star property

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Reception
Mountain view
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Reception

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$120
$110 nightly
$120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 21 - Jan 22

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449 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1A6
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Quadruple Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Bed in a 4 bed co-ed dorm room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed in a female 4-6 dorm room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Economy Studio Suite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Banff

With a stay at Banff International Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Banff, a 2-minute drive from Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and 7 minutes from Upper Hot Springs. .This hostel is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Banff National Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Banff Gondola.
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What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Victoria Glacier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Banff International Hostel

Hostel in Banff with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 23 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include refrigerators, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and an arcade/game room. Additional features at this hostel include a television in a common area, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ski passes
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 3 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
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, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

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. 129 out of 379 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 379 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 379 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 379 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 379 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If u like hostels, this is just as u would expect one (: Good price, clean and nice staff. Breakfast was okay, the kitchen small, so when it’s busy a little bit tricky. Everything is walkable, public transportation right in front of the door. The bed is loud when u turn and the mattress just okay comfortable but completely fine for 2-3 nights in my opinion. Nice outdoor seating options + comfy heated lobby. I love that they have a liquor store!! Amazing single can options which is nice for solo traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

thapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet and dorm was well maintained. Everything close by
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is honestly a great place to stay for a few days, with a good breakfast spread and the friendliest staff ever, I loved interacting with them all and we laughed so much they really make the stay even better. We walked from the hostel to town every time and it is so close. I highly suggest this hostel :)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHYLESH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, it was greate 1) Clean room 2) nice scenic view 3) it was fantastic to have breakfast options where its either cereal, pancakes, or toast+spread. Else cook your own using ingredients 4) laundry availability 5) quick service from staff 6) bear spray stock
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tâm

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hostel, staff helped me with finding a parking spot which I appreciated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was great where it was very walkable to all the shops and restaurants in the area. Stayed in the private room -- meant for 4 people, only 1 chair for sitting, would have been nice if there was at least 2 chairs, since it's not really an option to be sitting on the bunk beds to be doing things properly. The beds were too soft. Parking is tricky, but check with the staff to get assistance with finding a spot. Location was great where it was very walkable to all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Yuliya

Disliked: Staff & service
Good location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

IN-SUNG

Liked: Amenities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a great area, 10 minute walk into town, the room was clean and friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good for solo or broke travellers looking to save money & free breakfast. Liquor store right outside open until midnight
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhiyue

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in general but service was not good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emelda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanest hostel I have been to so far. I had the 4 female hostel room, everyone was respect and quiet during night hour. Bathroom and sink area clean. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

MUGISHA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It deserves to be a 40-50$/night kind of place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rupesh

Traveled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rajshree

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constantin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nadeem

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location, quiets and beautiful neigbourhood. Lots of trail around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Nadeem

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly and cooperative staff. Greet with smile and help in smooth check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JONGHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hostel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The beds are comfortable. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

zheyan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is not clean and the amenities are missing.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025