Hostel HI - Banff Alpine Centre
HI - Banff Alpine Centre
801 Hidden Ridge Way
T1L 1B3 Banff
Canada
Tel.
1 403 670 7580
Fax.
1 403 283 6503
Customer Rating
| 90% | |
| 89% | |
| 89% | |
| 87% | |
| 90% | |
| 81% |
Set in a historic building, the HI-Banff Alpine Centre is rated in the top ten of the network of hostels worldwide! Activities range from skiing to whitewater rafting, hiking and mountain biking. There are 216 beds and facilities include two spacious kitchens, two fireplaces, internet access and a restaurant and pub.
We offer all guests complimentary bus service on Banff's Roam Transit. Pick up your free voucher at the Front Desk.
We offer all guests complimentary bus service on Banff's Roam Transit. Pick up your free voucher at the Front Desk.
Hostel bed capacity
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 6 | 32 | 1 | 13 | 217 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | Open 24 hours a day. |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open year round. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 4km from Greyhound bus station (at intersection of Gopher St and Lynx St). Take Lynx St, then left on Wolf St, left on Otter St, which becomes Tunnel Mountain Road, all the way up to the hostel. Get to the Hostel from the Greyhound station is approx. $8. OR catch the #2, Tunnel Mt bus from Banff Avenue up to the hostel for $2.00 (We offer free bus passes for all guests upon arrival). |
| Parking: | Available at hostel. |
| Location: | Minutes from downtown Banff! From Banff Avenue, turn left on Wolf St, then turn left on Otter St. Follow road to the left at the 'Y' (between Douglas Fir Resort & Tunnel Mountain Chalets). HI-Banff Alpine Centre is on the right. |
| Airport: | 130km to Calgary Airport. Driving from Airport: West on Trans-Canada Highway, take Banff exit. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | Historical sites nearby |
| River/harbour/lake nearby | | Hiking area |
| Main attractions nearby | | Swimming pool at or near hostel |
| Nightlife nearby | | Forested/wooded area |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Winter sports |
| Mountainous/hilly area | | Meet other travellers! Read their tips for things to do in HI - Banff Alpine Centre |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | Hostel open 24h |  | TV room |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Laundry facilities |  | Cycle rental available at or near the hostel |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Male only |  | Female only |
 | Games room |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Luggage Store |  | Lockers available |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | Garden |
 | Green Hostel |  | Rates include local tax |
 | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Banff Alpine Centre
| 24 Jan 2012 Adam, Canada | 93% | |
| hostel was great. friendly and helpful. I seemd to have a long wait every time i orderd food at the restaurant. one evening was over an hour. wasnt a problem as i wasnt in a hurry but it wasnt ideal. | ||
| 01 Jan 2012 Wei Juan, Malaysia | 90% | |
| I stayed in the new building, with 4 people sharing a room with two double deckers. To my surprise, the cleanliness design is almost like a hotel, except that the showers are outside. Buses to town are not very frequent(40 minutes), so be sure not to miss it! | ||
| 23 Oct 2011 Darryl, Canada | 83% | |
| Mattresses fairly uncomfortable | ||
| 03 Oct 2011 June, Canada | 77% | |
| I don't think that Hosteling International should take advantage of the higher rates charged in Banff to not give the services I find in many other Canadian Hostels ie: breakfast. Making our own breakfast even if it is just pancakes or toast is a great way to start the day... eating with other Hostelers. Hostel response: | ||
| 13 Sep 2011 Vanessa, Australia | 73% | |
| The free bus pass was fantastic! I was in the new building and it was very quite. I am not sure what it is like at other times, but if you are looking to party, you will not find it here. | ||
| 13 Aug 2011 Wendy, Australia | 97% | |
| Free bus ticket made location acceptable | ||
| 09 Aug 2011 Linda, Canada | 80% | |
| Building was dirty. Showers and sink in room on second day were draining very slowly and appeared to be clogged. Kitchen floor needed to be mopped. Overall the building needed a serious cleaning. Mattress was very lumpy and horribly uncomfortable.
This Hostel has declined since I was last there a few years ago. I also wish there was a small freezer for ice packs/water bottles. Hostel response: | ||
| 06 Aug 2011 Hollin, England & Wales | 97% | |
| The location is enhanced by the free bus pass, which is effective and easy to use.
The hostel has plenty of space, superb bedrooms and a well appointed shared kitchen. | ||
| 03 Aug 2011 Regina, Austria | 97% | |
| i really enjoyed staying in Banff, its a beautiful place and the staff was really friendly and welcoming. I do think my room booking got mixed up, but i didn't mind, as it was a really nice room with very nice people. | ||
| 31 Jul 2011 Nicola, England & Wales | 70% | |
| Compared with the other HI hostels we stayed in this one wasn't great despite being in the Rockies. It just wasn't very alpine and the room was cramped. The bedding didn't feel really fresh and clean. | ||
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