Calgary City Centre Hostel
HI - Calgary City Centre
520 7th Avenue SE
T2G 0J6 Calgary
Canada
Tel.
1(403) 670 7580
Fax.
1(403) 283 6503
Customer Rating
| 91% | |
| 89% | |
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| 82% | |
| 85% | |
| 81% |
$5 Dorm bed! Buy an HI membership at check-in and get your first night in a dorm bed for only $5. Excluding first night's deposit. Valid for check-ins from October 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012. An HI membership will always save you money!
50% OFF! Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night 50% off. Rate starting from $71.90. A saving of $15! Valid from October 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012.
FREE NIGHT! From October 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012 stay for 6 nights and get the 7th night free. Rate starting from $172.55. A saving of $28.75! All nights must be consecutive. (Reserve here for 1 night, then email us letting us know that you'd like the 7 for 6 special). Price and nights will be adjusted at check-in.
Amenities includes (All FREE of charge):
- All-you-can-eat breakfast! Buttermilk pancake, muffin, oatmeal, toast, jam, peanut butter, seasonal fruit and juice
- Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate all day
- Wireless internet in all common areas and guest rooms
- Storage even after checking out including bikes
- Local phone calls
- Faxing/Photocopying/Printing/Scanning
- Linens and towels
- Onward booking at other HI hostels around the world
- Pool table
- Movie rental
- BBQ usage
HI-Calgary hosts a number of activities that'll have you meeting new faces from around the world as you enjoy a pint, good food or visit one of Calgary's world class attractions! We offer several packages to suit a variety of interest including bike rentals, rafting/floating down the Bow River, Fort Calgary, Calgary Tower, baseball games, yoga classes and more.
Our hostel is located on the edge of downtown; a 5 minute walk will take you to exactly where you want to be. Within downtown you will find dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural districts for every taste and budget. Other attractions are easy to get to with the help of the nearby C-train (a 2 minute walk from the hostel) that is FREE within the downtown core.
Our friendly and experienced staff is available 24 hours to aid you with all your needs. They're always happy to recommend cool places for you to check out, so be sure to ask.
Our Rooms: All dorm rooms have 6 comfy beds that come with individual bed lights and lockers. We also have private rooms (with and without ensuites) that include TV and DVD players. These rooms are limited, so you must call or email ahead to book. All dorm and private rooms have secure key-card access.
Parking: Limited on-street parking available for only $5 a day but is FREE after 4pm on weekdays and FREE all day on weekends.
Tour: If you're looking to explore the great outdoors, ask our front desk staff to help you plan and book your sightseeing tours to the Rocky Mountains, Drumheller, Waterton, British Columbia and other heritage sites.
Cancellations: Must be done by 6pm on the day before your scheduled arrival to avoid any charges. During the Calgary Stampede (July 5 - 15, 2012), 7 days cancellation notice is required.
50% OFF! Stay 2 nights and get the 3rd night 50% off. Rate starting from $71.90. A saving of $15! Valid from October 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012.
FREE NIGHT! From October 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012 stay for 6 nights and get the 7th night free. Rate starting from $172.55. A saving of $28.75! All nights must be consecutive. (Reserve here for 1 night, then email us letting us know that you'd like the 7 for 6 special). Price and nights will be adjusted at check-in.
Amenities includes (All FREE of charge):
- All-you-can-eat breakfast! Buttermilk pancake, muffin, oatmeal, toast, jam, peanut butter, seasonal fruit and juice
- Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate all day
- Wireless internet in all common areas and guest rooms
- Storage even after checking out including bikes
- Local phone calls
- Faxing/Photocopying/Printing/Scanning
- Linens and towels
- Onward booking at other HI hostels around the world
- Pool table
- Movie rental
- BBQ usage
HI-Calgary hosts a number of activities that'll have you meeting new faces from around the world as you enjoy a pint, good food or visit one of Calgary's world class attractions! We offer several packages to suit a variety of interest including bike rentals, rafting/floating down the Bow River, Fort Calgary, Calgary Tower, baseball games, yoga classes and more.
Our hostel is located on the edge of downtown; a 5 minute walk will take you to exactly where you want to be. Within downtown you will find dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural districts for every taste and budget. Other attractions are easy to get to with the help of the nearby C-train (a 2 minute walk from the hostel) that is FREE within the downtown core.
Our friendly and experienced staff is available 24 hours to aid you with all your needs. They're always happy to recommend cool places for you to check out, so be sure to ask.
Our Rooms: All dorm rooms have 6 comfy beds that come with individual bed lights and lockers. We also have private rooms (with and without ensuites) that include TV and DVD players. These rooms are limited, so you must call or email ahead to book. All dorm and private rooms have secure key-card access.
Parking: Limited on-street parking available for only $5 a day but is FREE after 4pm on weekdays and FREE all day on weekends.
Tour: If you're looking to explore the great outdoors, ask our front desk staff to help you plan and book your sightseeing tours to the Rocky Mountains, Drumheller, Waterton, British Columbia and other heritage sites.
Cancellations: Must be done by 6pm on the day before your scheduled arrival to avoid any charges. During the Calgary Stampede (July 5 - 15, 2012), 7 days cancellation notice is required.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 93 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Open 24 hours |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open all year |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From Greyhound/Bus Depot Station by Calgary Transit (30 minutes): 1. From the Greyhound station, walk 6 blocks East along 9th Avenue towards Downtown (you'll see the city skyline in the distance) 2. Turn left on 10th Street and walk 2 blocks North to the C-Train station on 7th Avenue SW 3. Take the train to City Hall station (5 stops). The C-Train is free within 7th Ave (city centre) 4. Walk 1 block in the same direction as the train was traveling 5. The hostel (green building) will be next to the park on the corner From Greyhound/Bus Depot (10 minutes): A taxi from the Greyhound station to the hostel will cost approximately $12.00 Cdn. |
| Parking: | We have limited on street parking available for only $5.00 a day. |
| Location: | Near the intersection of 7th Ave and 4th St SE. We are 2 blocks east of City Hall & Olympic Plaza. |
| Rail: | C-Train station half block west from hostel. |
| Airport: | From Airport by car (30 minutes): 1. Go South on Barlow Trail 2. Turn right/exit onto 16th Avenue (Trans Canada Highway #1 West) 3. Turn left onto Centre Street 4. Turn left onto 9th Avenue (base of the Calgary Tower) 5. Turn left onto 4th Street SE 6. Turn right onto 7th Avenue SE 7. The hostel (green building) will be next to the park on the corner From Airport by Calgary Transit (45 minutes): 1. Take bus #300 from the airport ($8.00) 2. Get off at City Hall stop 3. Walk 1 block North (in the direction the bus is headed) to 6th Avenue 4. Turn right and walk along 6th Avenue until you reach 4th Street SE (2 blocks) 5. Turn right, walk 1 block South along 4th Street until you reach 7th Avenue. The hostel (green building) will be next to the park on the corner. From Airport (30 minutes): A taxi from the Airport to the hostel will cost approximately $35.00. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Main attractions nearby |
| Swimming pool at or near hostel | | Nightlife nearby |
| Botanical gardens nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Restaurants nearby | | Shopping centre/market nearby |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Calgary City Centre |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Breakfast in price |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |  | Air conditioning |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Currency exchange at or near hostel |  | Games room |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Calgary City Centre
| 19 Dec 2011 Misook, South Korea | 93% | |
| very kind staff!! I will again here stay! | ||
| 24 Nov 2011 Eunji, South Korea | 83% | |
| I was very satisfied. | ||
| 17 Oct 2011 Karina, Australia | 73% | |
| Need to get the kitchen better organised and cleaned up. | ||
| 08 Oct 2011 Yilma, Canada | 97% | |
| My stay in your place was so pleasant than beyond my expectations. I have shared that with my friends. Really, I have no words, except to say say thank you to each and every members of your staff for their friendly and kind treatment and services I got from them. | ||
| 17 Aug 2011 Noel, Australia | 97% | |
| One of the better hostels I have stayed in during the last two months. Breakfast, and towel included in the price puts it a cut above the others. | ||
| 16 Aug 2011 Han, South Korea | 93% | |
| thank you your service. | ||
| 07 Aug 2011 David, USA | 93% | |
| Great place to stay. Good Staff All good | ||
| 05 Aug 2011 Mohammed, Canada | 100% | |
| Thanks guys, was enjoyable stay! the problem is that there is only one 24/7 small gas station near the hostel, hoped if there is at least vending machine. | ||
| 30 Jul 2011 Thomas, England & Wales | 93% | |
| Good stop off. | ||
| 30 Jul 2011 Hollin, England & Wales | 90% | |
| The hostel garden is lovely, a relly great place to sit and recover from a long flight. The staff were al helpful and everywhere was clean. The provided breakfast was excelent :) | ||
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