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HI - Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

Hwy 1A & HWY 93, Banff National Park, Banff, T1L 1B3, Canada

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Overall Rating 96%

From 5 Reviews

Hostel rating (5)

Rating category Satisfaction percentage
Staff 93%
Cleanliness 100%
Location 95%
Security 98%
Service 98%
Comfort 93%
Green rating 95%

This cosy hideaway is right between Banff and Lake Louise, giving you easy access to all outdoor activities in the area.

  • Dorm
    From $21.74
10 or more people?
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Welcome to our hostel

Located between Banff and Lake Louise, the warm and hospitable Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel offers outdoor enthusiasts a wide range of adventures, from hiking alpine trails to skiing at nearby resorts. We are also ideal for a stress-relieving getaway, set amongst beautiful natural surroundings with plenty of forest and wildlife.

The hostel features a bright, cosy common room with a wood-burning fireplace and large bay windows. There is also a self-catering kitchen and BBQ area, bicycle storage, free car parking and laundry facilities. During winter the great skiing of the Banff/Lake Louise area is set up.

So why not come and stay in the beautiful Rockies of Banff Park at Castle Mountain Junction?

Prices

10+ guests?
Clear dates

Prices are members' prices

Dorms - Per guest per night

Beds

Private - Per room per night

Rooms

Important info

  • Government-issued photo ID is required to check in.

  • Children under the age of must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Unaccompanied children under the age of 18 can be accommodated only with a letter from a parent or legal guardian providing permission for the child's unsupervised stay.

  • Children under the age of 5 are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories

  • Children under the age of are unable to be accommodated in shared dormitories unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

  • Children under the age of 5 stay free.

  • Membership can be purchased on arrival at hostel.

  • Rates quoted assume guests are members of Hostelling International or a National Youth Hostel Association.

  • Pets are not permitted in the hostel.

  • Additional tax is payable at check-in.

  • Prices and product availability is as accurate as possible but may be subject to change during checkout

Facilities

Facilities

Leisure & Fitness

  • Common room

Food & Drink

  • BBQ
  • Self-catering kitchen

Facilities - In-Hostel Services

  • Car Parking at Hostel - Free
  • Booking Centre for HI hostels worldwide
  • Cycle Storage
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Library / Book Swap
  • Travel / Tour Desk
Opening times

Opening times

Open all year

Reception:
Check-in:

Get in touch

Get in touch

Tel. 1-403-762-2367

central.res@hihostels.ca

Main attractions

Main attractions

  • Lake Louise Ski Resort (More than 10km)
  • Lake Louise (More than 10km)
  • Rockbound Lake (More than 10km)

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Reviews

Reviews

i liked the hospitality offered by the host

97%

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amruta,

Tue 05 Sep 2017

Incroyable séjour, Tony est génial. Une de mes meilleures expériences en auberge de jeunesse !

100%

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RAPHAEL,

Sat 02 Sep 2017

This one is technically a wilderness hostel, but it is quite "luxurious" compared to the other HI hostels in the network. Tony runs a tight ship, and the hostel is spotlessly clean... surprisingly so, even. The showers are clean and have hot water. Just remember that the dorms (but not the common areas) close at 10:00 A.M.

100%

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Michael,

Sat 19 Aug 2017

Netter Herbergsvater der alles im Grif hat und immer ein offenes Ohr. Abends auch mal mit Elks direkt vor dem Fenster. Einfach - da wilderness - aber dafür sehr sehr gut.

97%

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Maximilian,

Sat 19 Aug 2017

Be prepared to live with many rules and an opinionated host. He may be experienced with HI Hostels but he's too quick to say how guests are wrong on any number of topics. Also, you can't check in till 5:00pm and you need to be out by 10:00am, perfectly within his rights but know the restriction going in. In his favor are a clean operation and comfortable beds which don't squeak as people move about or climb into an upper bunk. This hostel isbm a bit out of the way but hey(!) you're in Banff!

77%

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Travis,

Thu 17 Aug 2017

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Location

Location
Around the hostel

Around the hostel

Nearby attractions

  • Distance to Amusement / Theme park (More than 10km)
  • Distance to Cinema (More than 10km)
  • Distance to City Centre (More than 10km)
  • Distance to Cycle trails (More than 10km)
  • Distance to Gym (More than 10km)
  • Hiking / Walking trails (At or next to the hostel)
  • Distance to Local market (More than 10km)
  • Mountainous Area (At or next to the hostel)
  • Distance to Museums / Art galleries (More than 10km)
  • National / State Park (At or next to the hostel)
  • Distance to Nightlife (More than 10km)
  • Parks / Green Area (At or next to the hostel)
  • Distance to Restaurants (More than 10km)
  • Distance to River / Harbour / Lake (At or next to the hostel)
  • Distance to Shopping area / Mall (More than 10km)
  • Ski area (More than 10km)
  • Distance to Swimming pool (More than 10km)
  • Distance to Supermarket / Food store (More than 10km)
  • Distance to Theatre (More than 10km)
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site (At or next to the hostel)
  • Distance to Water park (More than 10km)
  • Wooded Area (At or next to the hostel)
Getting to us

Getting to us

Alternate Transport
HI-Castle Mountain is located near the intersection of Highway 1A(Bow Valley Parkway) and Highway 93 South. Take Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) to Castle Mountain (half way between Banff and Lake Louise). Exit highway at Radium Hot Springs Exit and follow the Castle Mountain sign for 1KM. The hostel is on the right. Free parking available at hostel.
Car
intersection of Highway 1A and Highway 93 South. Take Highway 1 to Castle Mountain
Sports & activities

Sports & activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Fishing
  • Orienteering
  • Rock Climbing
  • Ski / Snowboarding

Sustainability initiatives

Air

  • Low carbon activities
  • Public transportation is promoted

Energy

  • Energy saving lights
  • Insulation and ventilation systems

Waste

  • Recycling areas

Water

  • Water savers in showers
  • Water savers in toilet

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