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Get an overview of this hotel
Skiing and dining in the mountains near Tunnel Mountain

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property

With a stay at Samesun Banff - Hostel in Banff (Uptown District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Tunnel Mountain. This ski hostel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Cave and Basin National Historic Site and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Upper Hot Springs.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include karaoke. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

At Samesun Banff - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Limited parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This ski hostel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.

Samesun Banff - Hostel is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Ski passes available
  • Karaoke
  • ATM/banking
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Vending machine
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 14
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Smoke-free property

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Room Amenities

Samesun Banff - Hostel offers 14 shared accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Banff hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free WiFi
  • Shared accommodations
  • Shared/communal kitchen access
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

The Beaver Bar - This bar serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at midnight

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Caters to adults only

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

LGBTQ friendly

Smoke detector

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing

Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Property follows sanitization practices of Ecolab (3rd party expert - Global)

Staff does not wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are not in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Minimum guest age is 18

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Banff Samesun
  • Samesun
  • Samesun Banff
  • Samesun Hostel
  • Samesun Hostel Banff
  • Samesun Backpacker Hotel Banff
  • Samesun Banff Hostel
  • Samesun Banff
  • Samesun Banff - Hostel Banff
  • Samesun Banff - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
  • Samesun Banff - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Banff

We should mention

Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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