HI - Banff Alpine Centre
HI - Banff Alpine Centre
801 Hidden Ridge Way
T1L 1B3 Banff
Canada
Tel.
1 403 762 4123
Fax.
1 403 762 3441
Customer Rating
| 91% | ||
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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.
Sunshine Village ski hill is open until May 20, get your discounted lift tickets at check-in!
Summer is almost here! Stay and Raft, Ride, Paddle and See. Ask about our discounted rafting trips, bike rentals, canoe rentals and Gondola tickets at check-in!
**Free Transportation** Free bus pass available for our local transit system (deposit required).
**Free Wi-Fi** Experience our recent upgrade - it's FAST!
**Free Secure Luggage Storage** Every bed has a small human sized locker AND they have outlets so you can lock away, but recharge your electronic devices!
**On-site Pub, The Storm Cellar** Free pool, foosball and darts, plus a different event each night: Jam Night on Wednesdays, Karaoke on Fridays - and most importantly, cheap highballs and beer! Great place to meet other travellers.
**Kitchens** Our large guest kitchens (yep, plural - we've got two of them) are fully equipped with lots of seating and commercial quality cooking facilities, including a walk in fridge!
**Looking For Work?** Our Job Seekers Package is the best long-term stay deal in Banff. From $399.00, which includes - 14 nights shared accommodation, 60 minutes of internet kiosk time, heaps of local info, a welcome drink in our bar and a 14 day bus pass. If you find accommodation in town, all unused nights are refundable. Blackout dates and conditions apply.
Accommodation Information
*PRICES are set for Hostelling International Members. Non-members will be charged an additional 10% at check-in. Not a member? No worries - you can become a member when you arrive.
Location Information
*Our location offers the best of both worlds – the party scene of Banff and picturesque mountain views. We are located just off Tunnel Mountain Road, close to hiking trails and stunning viewpoints overlooking the valley.
Sunshine Village ski hill is open until May 20, get your discounted lift tickets at check-in!
Summer is almost here! Stay and Raft, Ride, Paddle and See. Ask about our discounted rafting trips, bike rentals, canoe rentals and Gondola tickets at check-in!
**Free Transportation** Free bus pass available for our local transit system (deposit required).
**Free Wi-Fi** Experience our recent upgrade - it's FAST!
**Free Secure Luggage Storage** Every bed has a small human sized locker AND they have outlets so you can lock away, but recharge your electronic devices!
**On-site Pub, The Storm Cellar** Free pool, foosball and darts, plus a different event each night: Jam Night on Wednesdays, Karaoke on Fridays - and most importantly, cheap highballs and beer! Great place to meet other travellers.
**Kitchens** Our large guest kitchens (yep, plural - we've got two of them) are fully equipped with lots of seating and commercial quality cooking facilities, including a walk in fridge!
**Looking For Work?** Our Job Seekers Package is the best long-term stay deal in Banff. From $399.00, which includes - 14 nights shared accommodation, 60 minutes of internet kiosk time, heaps of local info, a welcome drink in our bar and a 14 day bus pass. If you find accommodation in town, all unused nights are refundable. Blackout dates and conditions apply.
Accommodation Information
*PRICES are set for Hostelling International Members. Non-members will be charged an additional 10% at check-in. Not a member? No worries - you can become a member when you arrive.
Location Information
*Our location offers the best of both worlds – the party scene of Banff and picturesque mountain views. We are located just off Tunnel Mountain Road, close to hiking trails and stunning viewpoints overlooking the valley.
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/7 days a week. |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open all year round. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 4kms from Greyhound bus station (Gopher St and Lynx St). Take Lynx St, left on Wolf St, left on Otter St, which becomes Tunnel Mountain Road, all the way up to the hostel. A taxi from the Greyhound bus station to the hostel is about $8 + tip. OR catch the Route 2 - Tunnel Mountain bus from Banff Avenue up to the hostel for $2.00 (get your bus pass at check-in). |
| Parking: | Free parking is available, reservations are not required. |
| Location: | Minutes from downtown Banff! From Banff Avenue, turn left on Wolf St, turn left on Otter St, follow road to the left at the 'Y' (between Douglas Fir and Tunnel Mountain Resorts). HI-Banff Alpine Centre is on the right. |
| Airport: | 130kms 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
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Suitable for wheelchair users |  | 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 |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Meals available |
 | Male only |  | Female only |
 | 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 - Banff Alpine Centre
| 04 Jan 2013 Tamara, England & Wales | 100% | |
| This was our second time staying at the Alpine Centre, but the first in winter and we had just a great a time as our first visit! The staff are really friendly and helpful. The free bus service into town is perfect, particularly in the winter! The kitchen areas are well equipped and cleanand hot showers welcome when coming in from the outdoors! Hostel response: | ||
| 08 Oct 2012 Gyan, Australia | 80% | |
| I was impressed with Jimmy, who very efficiently arranged alternate accomodation for us due to unavailability in Banff HI. Thanks Jimmy. | ||
| 25 Sep 2012 Heather, Canada | 100% | |
| Banff HI is a great hostel. It has all of the comforts of home: towels, TV and a great kitchen. | ||
| 12 Sep 2012 Thomas, USA | 100% | |
| I really enjoyed my stay at the Banff hostel! Thanks! | ||
| 01 Sep 2012 Rick, England & Wales | 90% | |
| The staff were brilliant.They really did everything to help.
The beds were pretty uncomfortable. | ||
| 31 Aug 2012 Alexandra, Canada | 83% | |
| Stayed in the new building. Great lounge!
Kitchen should be cleaner. | ||
| 29 Aug 2012 Liv Christine, Norway | 100% | |
| Love this hostel! My room was great! People were nice. Some people dislike that it is further away from town, but it is only a short bus ride and walk and I liked that it was away from the centre and all the tourists | ||
| 29 Aug 2012 Liv Christine, Norway | 100% | |
| Love this hostel! My room was great! People were nice. Some people dislike that it is further away from town, but it is only a short bus ride and walk and I liked that it was away from the centre and all the tourists | ||
| 24 Aug 2012 Alan, Australia | 93% | |
| a great hostel with friendly staff | ||
| 21 Aug 2012 Mark, USA | 97% | |
| We had an outstanding time at Banff Alpine. The staff were wonderful, and did everything to accomodate us. | ||
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