SameSun Backpacker Lodge - Banff

Bum central
Stayed here for eleven days while I was boarding. I expected to be able to go to the hot tub after a hard day on the slopes but instead they've taken it away and put in a TV room. Everyone in the hostel is basically an Australian traveler who have not got off their arse to move on. The rooms are dirty -- our bathroom was not cleaned in all eleven days. The front desk staff are miserable and the events they organise were pretty unimaginative. I wouldn't recommend this if you're a hosteler who has seen how good some hostels are, as you'll be immensely disappointed.

Crap
This place is great if you don't mind minimal cleaning, stuff going missing, insane rules that no one tells you about, blood appearing on your towel randomly, crap beds, and you don't need a key because you can get in through the windows. And all for $35 a night, bargain! If you do stay here check out asap. Would never go back again.

Didn't meet any backpackers, just the overflow from hotel staff dorms. Pancake breakfast was a shock -- the powder and the syrup. Wanted to leave but could only get a partial refund. Noise in the courtyard at night was easily heard from my room. The room was not particularly clean -- just crowded. Bunk beds very wobbly. Flood in the basement/kitchen entrance was left over Easter weekend. Night desk staff seemed stoned. $5 burger night was good and the lobby was kept clean.

I stayed here for one night on the way to Lake Louise. It was clean and the people were friendly. But it was huge! If you are looking for a quaint, quiet, small hostel, this isn't the place. With lots of people and partying going on there's a lot to entertain you and a good chance to meet people. Bring some cooking spray if you want to make use of their free pancakes!

-Pretty good party scene -Free breakfest (pancakes), but you have to make it yourself which sucks if your lazy, lol. -Not very clean -Awesome location. Basicaly it's a sweet party hostel that is pretty digusting.

Since SameSun has taken over, much renovation has been done. The atmosphere was very friendly. There is a keg party held each Saturday night. Great place to stay!

This hostel provided me and my travelling buddy with great nights out and a wicked time overall.

This place was cleaner than the one in Vancouver. The atmosphere was a very drugged out but respectful one. I found the place moderately clean.

My fiance and I stayed at the Global Village last year and I had a great time! The staff are friendly and the rooms are clean. The location was perfect too!