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Located in Banff, Samesun Banff is in a national park, a 2-minute drive from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 6 minutes from Upper Hot Springs. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 933 reviews
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Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 933 reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Location
9.1
Services
8.2
Staff
8.9
Value for money
8.0
Located in Banff, Samesun Banff is in a national park, a 2-minute drive from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 6 minutes from Upper Hot Springs. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
Restaurant
Kitchen/kitchenette
Bar/Lounge
Parking
Laundry service
Airport shuttle
No smoking
Free Wi-Fi
Storage available
A stay at Banff International Hostel places you in the heart of Banff, within a 10-minute walk of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 1,190 reviews
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Excellent
9.7
Pros: The nicely arranged front desk with the commons section nicely decoreted. Great rooms with covers on side of each bed for privacy needs. Free of odour in the suites and clean interiors. Helpful employees helping me finding a convenient parking spot.
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Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 1,190 reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.8
Services
8.0
Staff
8.8
Value for money
7.5
9.7 Excellent
Pros: The nicely arranged front desk with the commons section nicely decoreted. Great rooms with covers on side of each bed for privacy needs. Free of odour in the suites and clean interiors. Helpful employees helping me finding a convenient parking spot.
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A stay at Banff International Hostel places you in the heart of Banff, within a 10-minute walk of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Golf
Skiing
Kitchen/kitchenette
Parking
Laundry service
Business centre
Free Wi-Fi
Storage available
When you stay at HI-Banff Alpine Centre in Banff, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff National Park Information Centre. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 559 reviews
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Excellent
9.1
Pros: Quiet. Clean . Affordable. Free WiFi. Friendly guests.
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Overall 8.1 Excellent
Based on 559 reviews
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Location
8.1
Services
8.1
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.7
9.1 Excellent
Pros: Quiet. Clean . Affordable. Free WiFi. Friendly guests.
Cons: One very minor issue. Missing a screen on the window allowing a couple mosquitoes into room.
When you stay at HI-Banff Alpine Centre in Banff, you'll be in a national park, within a 5-minute drive of Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau and Banff National Park Information Centre. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a computer station, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
Golf
Bicycle hire
Skiing
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
Free parking
Laundry service
Business centre
Airport shuttle
No smoking
Free Wi-Fi
Storage available
Top tips for finding the perfect Banff hostel
- Looking for a hostel in Banff that is close to the nightlife? Ideal for backpackers and those young at heart, Samesun Banff is a centrally located hostel that is a short walk from the downtown’s bars and restaurants, 0.4 mi away. The mixed dormitory rooms can host large groups, plus a bar and lounge with live music and trivia nights provide entertainment for travelers who want to have fun, as well as a common room where guests can socialize.
- For travelers looking for cheap ski accommodations, stay at Banff International Hostel in the Banff National Park. Located 0.4 mi from the center of Banff, the hostel is conveniently based near the Mount Norquay Ski Resort, only a 5 mi drive away. For winter travelers, the hostel provides ski and snowboard storage, as well ski passes for nearby resorts (passes not free).
- There are many advantages of staying in a hostel in Banff, particularly the social aspect. Solo travelers will find that the hostels here provide a great community environment, thanks to the shared dorm rooms and communal areas. There is ample opportunity to get to know other travelers at YWCA Banff Hotel, thanks to its large mixed dormitories, along with its game room and lounge. There is also quick access to local shuttles, so even if you are traveling alone, you will be able to get around with ease from this hostel.
- For those on a budget and looking for a hostel in Banff, the HI Banff hostel offers affordable shared dormitory rooms and supplies all guests with a free bus pass for the local transportation system. Just over a mile from the Banff town center, this hostel also provides discounts on ski packages, as well as bicycle rental vouchers, so you can explore the area without breaking the bank. Additional complimentary entertainment includes billiards, darts, and foosball in the on-site bar, Storm Cellar.