My ItineraryHostel HI - Banff Alpine Centre
Address
HI - Banff Alpine Centre
801 Hidden Ridge Way
T1L 1B3 Banff
Canada
Tel. 1-403-670-7580
Fax. 1-403-283-6503
cr.banff@hihostels.ca
Customer Rating
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Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews HI - Banff Alpine Centre
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25 Apr 2012 Richard, England & Wales
Great hostel Beautiful surroundings. A lovely big room , wit hcomfortable bed, good facilities and an all round good stay. Highly reccomended
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22 Apr 2012 Evan, Canada
Definitely a nice place to stay and what a beautiful location.
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08 Apr 2012 John, USA
Loved it! The hostel was a great place to stay and a fun place to end a long day of skiing.
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02 Apr 2012 Christopher, England & Wales
First time in a HI hostel - great all round experience.
Hostel response:
Thanks for taking the time to review our hostel. Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay, we hope that you stay with us and other HI hostels in the future!!
Kirsten Miffling
Assistant General Manager -
21 Feb 2012 Alex, England & Wales
Rooms very small (especially shared dorms) although everything else was fautless. Staff were extremely helfpul and very knowledgeble. Inclusive breakfast (like most other hostels in Canada would be beneficial.
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24 Jan 2012 Adam, Canada
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.
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01 Jan 2012 Wei Juan, Malaysia
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!
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23 Oct 2011 Darryl, Canada
Mattresses fairly uncomfortable
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03 Oct 2011 June, Canada
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:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to review our hostel. We do our best to provide good value at our hostel for the price, which is very similar to the other hostels in town. Our restaurant does have various options, but the opportunity to make your own breakfast is also there, in either of our fully-equipped guest kitchens with our other guests. -
13 Sep 2011 Vanessa, Australia
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.
Hostel Overview
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.**Free Transportation** Save $5 or more per day! Our guests use the Banff town buses free of charge during their stay to get to all the local sights, like the Bow Falls, Sulphur Mountain Gondola and Banff Springs.
**Free Wi-FIi** We spend a bundle on our wifi so you get a good signal, not just in the lobby, but in all areas of our hostel. No laptop, no problem - internet kiosks are available starting at $2 for 20 mins.
**Free Secure Luggage Storage** Every bed has a locker big enough to fit a large human being (don't do it, though), AND they have outlets for recharging your electronics while they're locked away!
**On-site Pub & Game House** There's free pool and foosball tables and a different event every night such as 'Jam Night,' 'Karaoke Night,' and live bands - and most importantly, dirt-cheap highballs and beers! Meet other travelers, have a few too many, and see where the night takes you!
**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 $322.00 which includes - 14 nights’ accommodation, 60 minutes’ internet kiosk time, tons of local info and a welcome drink in our bar. Best of all if you find a job and/or accommodation in town all unused nights are refundable. Blackout dates and conditions apply.
**Our Front Desk Staff*** We push local suppliers hard to get you discounts on all sorts of activities - rafting, hiking, guided tours, skiing, you name it!! Just as the Front Desk agents when you check in. Odds are we have done it and have plenty of stories and deals on everything that's on your bucket list!
Accommodation Information
* PRICES: Are set for Hostelling International Members. Non-members will be charged an additional 10% upon check in. Not a member? Not a problem - you too can become a member when you arrive.
Location Information
Our location offers the best of both worlds – the party scene of Banff and laidback picturesque mountain life. We are located just off Tunnel Mountain Road within a close proximity to hiking trails and stunning viewpoints overlooking the valley. We offer free public bus transportation to all guests so getting in and out of town is an absolute breeze!
Hostel bed capacity
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Opening times
Map & Directions
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 & Facilities
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 |