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HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

Property class: 2

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A wooden deck with a railing, wooden chairs, and a view of a mountain and forest.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a small table, and a chair.
A large, two-story wooden house with a porch and a covered deck, surrounded by snow-covered trees.
A rustic wooden cabin with multiple dining tables and chairs, a Coca-Cola refrigerator, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a balcony.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, AB, T1L1B3
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

A room with three bunk beds, each with a plaid bedspread. There is a window with a view of trees outside.

Bed in Six Male Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

A room with three bunk beds, each with a plaid bedspread. There is a window with a view of trees outside.

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

A bunk bed with a ladder, a small shelf, and a hook on the wall.

Bed in Six Person Mixed Dormitory Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

A room with three bunk beds, each with a plaid bedspread. There is a window with a view of trees outside.

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Shared Washroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

A bunk bed with a ladder, a small shelf, and a hook on the wall.

Bed in Six Female Dormitory Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A neatly made bed with white and brown pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite

A neatly made bed with white and beige pillows, a framed picture on the wall, and a small sign.

Double Room, Ensuite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Bedroom (Private Cabin with Fireplace and lounge area)

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a small table, and a chair.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk, and a chair.

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, shared washroom

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

A bunk bed with a ladder, a small shelf, and a hook on the wall.

4 Bed Private Room, bunk beds, private washroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a small desk, and a chair.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

A bunk bed room with a wooden desk and a window with curtains.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

A dormitory room with two bunk beds, a small table, and a window with a view of trees.

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom

A single bed with a plaid bedspread, a wooden headboard, a small wooden desk with a chair, and a blue lamp on the wall.

Family Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Banff

With a stay at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel in Banff (Tunnel Mountain District), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Banff National Park Information Centre and 9 minutes from Bowl Valley Five Pin and Pints. .This hostel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Upper Hot Springs and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Banff Gondola.
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What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Canada House Gallery - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Central Park - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Banff hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). 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 54 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite at Cougar Pete's, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cougar Pete's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
The Storm Cellar - Onsite pub. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

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

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 11:00 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
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 262 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 618 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Booked a private room.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that the property was surrounded by trees and great views. I liked the bus pass which made it easy to get around. Staff was friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the kitchen set up , everything I need are there and lastly staff are friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ivy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is nice as are the rooms and beds. For a facility that houses so many , it would be nice if the kitchen facility were bigger, along with the common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YAYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice vibes
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sunita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Really good stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harishgowtham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in cabin 1 and it was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaylene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's an amazing place to sleep, but also to hang out on bad weather days. The co-working space was great as was the cafe! Found everyone to be super accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guitana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing great staff:)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

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

10/10 Excellent

Kritsakorn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuffs and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great food options and friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs were great and so were onsite amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant Stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful staff and accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean great ammenities- restaurant bar kitchen laundry wifi etc. very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rania

The staff is friendly and the hostel is nice !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, nice cabin. It should be noted in ad that fireplace is electrical, as I was expecting wood burning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

navpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay in banff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jianpeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and all services are available on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic option for staying in the area. Best hostel I've been in. Staff are all really nice and helpful and the fact that there is a cafe and a bar on the property is awesome..they actively have events most nights and the cafe has great coffee and the food I had was a god price and tasted great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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