Hostels in Banff National Park, Canada

7 hostels available. Prices start from $13.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Banff National Park

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HI Rampart Creek Hostel

Icefields Parkway
Adventure Hostels
"…Situated near the midpoint of the Icefields Parkway, this hostel is a great place for meeting up with folks working their way either north or south. So with any given guest, your chances are about … More
Adventure Hostels Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…A community guitar for guests to play scored extra points with us. Castle Mountain is right outside -- it doesn't take long to figure out how it got its name! Check with the Alpine Club of … More
Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…It's clean and cozy. The staff is nice and helpful. We have had a really good time there and would always check in again. All things about the hostel -- the staff, the facility, Bill Peyto's -- … More

HI - Banff - Alpine Centre Hostel

Banff Town
Free Breakfast
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Older travelers (+50) Party Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…The location is a bit out of town but no so far it can't be walked to (or staggered, if you're inebriated). I found the electronic door locks to be fussy and they seemed to require a bit of … More
Adventure Hostels Family-Friendly Hostel
"…If you really need that hot shower, you can drive twenty minutes and use the hot showers and bathrooms at the HI-Lake Louise for no charge. Common Spaces The largest cabin contains the … More
Adventure Hostels Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Awful. - We booked into this hostel after completing a bike trip from Jasper to Banff, we unfortunately did not look into reviews of the place before we booked. It was disgustingly dirty -- the … More
Adventure Hostels Digital Nomads Solo Traveller
"…Accommodation offered includes standard dormitory beds, as well as private rooms that can accommodate families and/or couples. Both private or shared bath are offered. Prices are affordable and … More

Hotels in Banff National Park

"…I would stay here again if I was in the area. Good reception, situation and rooms - Bad coffee and orange juice!!! Good ambiance. Good place ... bear bus and train station. People in reception … More

Hostels in Banff National Park, Canada

7 hostels available. Prices start from $27.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Banff National Park (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Banff National Park.

Guess what? Banff National Park is also named and spelled Lake Louise - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.

Banff National Park is somewhat indescribable; its beauty lies not only in its obvious scenery but runs through its crystal clear glacier river, howls within the surrounding towering mountains, and whispers along its beautifully untouched streets.

There are a few options for Banff hostels; you will be located either on the main strip (good for a winter stay) or around Tunnel Mountain. Visit the travel centre downtown to educate yourself on which trails or activities are currently offering what you're looking for! Banff's nightlife is always booming, with dance clubs near/on the main drag.

Banff's year-round activities are endless. In the summer, be sure to hit up the dollar store and grab yourself a dingy on which to float down the Bow Valley River! Must-do mountains include Tunnel Mountain, a short walk from the town (about twenty minutes), where you'll catch the picturesque ski town at a birds-eye view. Sulfur Mountain, which is a two-hour hike for the averagely fit, can pose a great challenge for runners; a short gondola ride to the top for the faint of heart is definitely worth the value and the energy you save to walk around the top of the mountain. For the more adventurous of hikers, Mount Rundle and Cascade Mountain are must-dos. Close to town, you can't skip the Fairmont Banff Springs castle in the mountains.

Winter is a whole different story; Banff is a snowboarder's or skier's haven. The town runs shuttles to three of their main ski hills periodically throughout the day on two main routes stopping at most Banff hostels and hotels. The three ski resorts include the closest Norquay ski hill, and the ever competing Lake Louise, and Sunshine Mountain; all are definitely worth a try. Lake Louise seems to be preferred by boarders due to its extensive terrain park. Sunshine is preferred by skiers due to its many rolling mountains. As for Norquay, it's a mere five minutes out of town and the only one of the three to offer night skiing.

Banff National Park Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Banff National Park, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 7
Average dorm price $35
Average private room price $138
Cheapest hostel in Banff National Park HI Rampart Creek Hostel with $28.5
Party hostels in Banff National Park HI - Lake Louise Alpine Centre (3 in total)
Most Banff National Park hostels are located in Banff Town, Near Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway
Average rating of all hostels 8.4

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Other Nearby Cities

Golden (49 Km / 30 mi.)
Banff (56 Km / 35 mi.)
Canmore (74 Km / 46 mi.)
Radium Hot Springs (89 Km / 55 mi.)
Kananaskis (89 Km / 55 mi.)
Invermere (100 Km / 62 mi.)
Nordegg (124 Km / 77 mi.)

Travel Tips for Banff National Park - from the Community

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