HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
About this property
Boasting Rocky Mountain views, HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers a café and a bar. Free WiFi and self catering kitchens are available for guests to use. Banff town centre is 4 minutes' drive away. Alpine Centre HI Banff offers private and dorm-style rooms. Select rooms have en suite bathrooms. HI Banff Alpine Centre’s full-service restaurant, Cougar Pete’s, offers a varied menu. The Storm Cellar bar provides free darts, billiards and foosball for a fun atmosphere. HI Banff provides each guest a free bus pass for the local transport system. Discounted ski packages, bike rental vouchers, and Summer rafting tickets are available. Mount Norquay Ski Resort is 9 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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1 double bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
2 double beds | ||
1 large double bed | ||
4 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
6 bunk beds | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
1 single bed | ||
3 single beds and 2 double beds |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michal
Slovakia
“The accommodation pleasantly surprised me. A beautiful place with a great atmosphere and wonderful people. I’ve never experienced a better hostel. I will definitely come back.” - James
United Kingdom
“Great hostel. Clean, friendly, good kitchen facilities. Free bus pass. Outside area is great with hammocks, outside games, and picnic tables.” - Susan
United Kingdom
“Everybody was so friendly. We were a bit concerned that being 2 seniors, we wouldn't fit in, but there were no issues at all. We loved the setting. Nice and quiet, away from town, and we also liked the free bus pass, for when we wanted to go...” - Susana
Australia
“The property is beautiful, away from the busy centre but easily accessible by the free bus. Rooms were clean. Loved that there was a restaurant and bar. Loved the hammocks outside. I would definitely stay here again.” - Shaun
United Kingdom
“Staff all very helpful, the room I stayed in and the shower facilities were clean. There’s a bar and cafe on site which is useful for getting a bite to eat if you’d don’t want to go into Banff. The hostel had a real good vibe to it. Lots of...” - Patrik
Slovakia
“The locality and equipment were great. We got a complimentary bus ticket, which was amazing. It had activities planned too.” - Rory
United Kingdom
“The property was cosy and clean with great facilities. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Outside spaces to the hostel really made it a place you could come back to and relax. Free bus pass into town meant you stayed super connected.” - Chris
United Kingdom
“Community fell. Location, free bus to centre, staff were lovely. Great kitchen and communal areas” - Paris
Australia
“The beds were comfy, the location is great, the bar was so much fun, the front desk workers are very good at what they do. The staff members made the stay a whole lot more memorable and there are activities/events every day (hiking, bar events,...” - Roanna
New Zealand
“Nice been out of the busyness of Banff, staff at the hostel were really helpful”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Cougar Pete's
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


The fine print
Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.
Please note, special policies apply for groups of 10 or more. Guests must contact the property after booking.
Please note for the comfort of all guests, we do not allow children under 12 years old to stay in the shared dorm rooms. Children under 10 years of age are more than welcome in our private room types. Children aged 13-17 may only stay in dorm rooms when accompanied by a legal guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.