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26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is situated in Canmore and features air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from Banff Park Museum. Very convenient location in downtown Canmore where you have ample parking spaces. Rooms are very clean, I had a breathtaking view of Canadian Rockies from my room.

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9
Superb
1,713 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

Set amid the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, this hostel boasts an on-site cafe and 2 self-catering guest kitchens. It includes private storage for guests and acts as a ski pass vendor.

Guests at HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre can relax in the common room with a fireplace. A small library is available for guests to choose from. I loved the location and the friendliness of the staff and guests alike! The Peyto cafe attached to the hostel was wonderful and really good value.

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8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town centre is 4 minutes' drive away.

HI Banff provides each guest a free bus pass for the local transport system. Discounted ski packages, bike rental vouchers, and Summer rafting tickets are available. The staff here are amazing—friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The room is a bit tight for the number of beds, but it’s manageable. Adding privacy curtains to the bunk beds would make a big difference, especially given the limited space. The facilities are decent and kept clean. It’s conveniently located near the bus station. The location is great—away from the hustle and chaos of the town center and closer to the mountains, just the way I like it. Overall, it’s a great value for money and a solid spot to meet other backpackers and solo travelers.

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8.3
Very good
2,028 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Situated in Canmore, 29 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Banff Park Museum. The location of the hostel is exceptional: very secluded in the woods, on a fairly steep slope of SW exposure, lots of sunshine day time (even in winter :-), beautiful view from the deck towards Three Sisters. Main lodge and the cabins are built in classic alpine style. The place is far enough from the hwy not to hear it but close enough to downtown Canmore (5 min or so). The interior of the main lodge is very cozy and stylish (wood), too; the common use rooms are nicely decorated, etc. The staff is very welcoming and helpful.

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8.7
Fabulous
250 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel is located in Lake Louise, 31 km from Lake Louise, and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel provides a sauna and a shared kitchen.

With a shared bathroom, rooms at the hostel also offer a mountain view. Very rustic & rural, very friendly welcome and the manager, Richard, was very helpful

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8.2
Very good
223 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Boasting a garden, HI Rampart Creek - Hostel is set in Saskatchewan River Crossing and also provides a shared lounge and a terrace. Guests can enjoy mountain views.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom and bed linen. I had a wonderful time experiencing this wilderness hostel. The place and surroundings is beautiful and very well equipped.

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8.7
Fabulous
159 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Featuring barbecue facilities, HI Castle Mountain - Hostel is set in Castle Junction in the Alberta region, 31 km from Lake Louise and 33 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Banff Park Museum is 33 km away and Cave and Basin National Historic Site is 34 km from the hostel. Cute and remote location, very cosy and good atmosphere, feels like home, chimney is nice and warm, you can tell people staying there feel like a family/ friend group. Very clean, all the equipment you need, comfy bed.

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8.2
Very good
197 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Located in Banff centre, this hostel provides free WiFi in all rooms. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 15 minutes’ drive away.

All shared dormitory rooms at Banff International Hostel feature shared bathroom facilities and lockers. Select rooms feature a private bathroom. Linen is provided for guests to make their own beds. 4 bed room was great, less crowded, clean.

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7
Good
1,447 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Located on Banff National Park, this hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Banff’s shops and bars. A fully licensed bar and restaurant as well as a fully equipped common guest kitchen are available on site. Free Wi-Fi is included. The breakfast was cute, staff was super friendly, had a good time. shampoo conditioner and body wash, towels all included.

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7.9
Good
1,504 reviews
Price from
US$38
per night

Located in Canmore and with The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies reachable within 26 km, PARTY HOSTEL - The Canmore Hotel Hostel provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. 27 km from Banff Park Museum and 28 km from Cave and Basin National Historic Site, the hostel features ski storage space. The tour desk is available to assist guests in planning their days out. It’s History is interesting; comfortable bed/pillows; kept clean; we were allowed to park free at the hostel free (1st come, 1st serve, and parking shared with cannabis store patrons).

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7.1
Good
635 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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