I loved the atmosphere of HI Banff Alpine Centre! They had a cafe open pretty much all day and a bar open pretty much all evening, with special events such as trivia, disco Bingo, and karaoke. The other aspect I LOVED about this place was the free Roam transit pass that made it so easy to get all over Banff!

Banff must be really expensive, because this was the most "affordable" place we could book, but it was still over $300 a night, for a hostel with bunk beds and a shared bathroom down the hall. We travel a lot all over Europe and other places and usually manage to find rates of $150-$200 per night for private room/bathroom accommodations, so this was surprisingly high.

What a superb place and location to stay. The staff is SUPER helpful.Everything just feels so sorted there. Love the fact that it is a little away from the main Banff Avenue. It gives you a feel of a cozy hill station. We attended the community bbq and it was so nice. Rooms are just what you need. A place to keep your stuff, crash and shower. Basic, functional and practical. From laundry to kitchen, everything is really sorted like I said. Best thing...the hammocks in the garden. What a way to just chill after a hectic day and unwind. The day passes for the transport are AMAZING. literally more than half of your Banff attractions get covered. Route 1,2,4 and 6...woah

Just the size of the showers.

Shared bathrooms were clean and accessible. The rooms were tidy and bins emptied throughout our stay. The provision of tap water, vending machines and on site cafe - very tasty. The outdoor seating areas were inviting and plentiful inclusive of benches, hammocks and chairs in a quiet location. Enjoyed the free bus passes as an added bonus! The room had a sheet, blanket and towel per bed for use and a fan for the warmer days. The kitchen area was super tidy, with clear instructions for provisions of dried foods, fresh foods (walk in fridge) and frozen foods - large freezer as well as ovens, hobs, toasters and a kettle. Lovely location with a gorgeous walk to town through Tunnel Mountain trail - this is a must!

Each night we were there, they had a karaoke running until midnight which became a little tedious.

It was great, and in a lovely setting in the mountains. The staff are so friendly and happy. Rooms and the setup were excellent and the food in restaurant was delicious! And the free Roam bus pass is a bonus! Thank you :)

The only thing I would say is that when the restaurant is closed, ideally another option to buy snacks would be food as travellers no doubt arrive at all times OR ideally advertise that there are no options to buy food between 3-5pm. Which was typically when I arrived. It’s nobody’s fault but in my head I chose to leave town in Banff to support the hostel and eat there not realising the restaurant was closed at 5 and I hadn’t eaten since breakfast. It was my bad but I was surprised I couldn’t buy anything not even a snack. Otherwise everything was it excellent to be honest.

The staff is really great! They even offered to put my boots on their boot dryer (which was apparently designed and built for a ski team that came once, and never been used since! I told them they should rent it to out-of-town skier and boarders like myself, I'd pay for that!!!) The cafe has amazing food, both dinner and breakfast. I stretched out my soar hip in the living room for hours and felt very at home, which was really perfect because I travelled from BC to ski for the weekend, and ended up pulling my hip on the 1st day(and I was in a dorm with 6 guys so not really much room to do yoga in there! haha). Having tea from the cafe, and making my own with hot water as I had special tea for my soar throat. Felt very comfortable! Super beautiful yard with big trees and a cozy little bar with a pool table downstairs. And the open jam night saturday was a blast! Great place!!!

The beds are NOISEY AF.. and the shower was a bit dingy.. Could possibly provide more natural soap, body wash, and/or shampoo for the showers. something that doesn't leave that horrible chemical smell for 3 days after haha.. i had to avoid it entirely and just wash my feet off as who knows who used the shower before.. hahah..

The parking is conveniently located right in front of the hostel, making it easy to access. They offer free bus tickets if you want to head down to the village, though we didn’t use them, it’s a nice offer to have. The place is very peaceful if you're looking to feel surrounded by nature, yet still cozy, as there are other guests around. We used the kitchen to cook, which was very practical, and my boyfriend had breakfast at the restaurant. Everything was great—both the bathrooms and showers were clean, and our room was perfect for us. We had a private room, and while the bed wasn’t very big, it was comfortable enough for one night. The staff was friendly and helpful.

The price was a bit high, but we understand it was during the Easter holidays.

Rooms were super clean and spacious compared to the other hostels I've stayed in. There was a full kitchen to make your own food, and cupboards where you could store your food. The common area was huge and a great spot to chill out and get some work done! Staff was super friendly! All of this for the price made the stay super super worth it!

Plugs outside to plug in your car weren't working. This is just me being picky. It did get to -20 below and colder some nights and it would've been nice, but not a necessity!

This is a spacious and comfortable campsite. The common areas are great for relaxing—you can play board games, read, or even work in small rooms equipped with desks. There’s also a bar in the basement where you can play pool and enjoy a beer. Occasionally, the hostel organizes activities, giving visitors the chance to connect, have fun, and meet new friends. The hygiene is impressive. Despite people constantly coming and going, the facilities—including the bathrooms, kitchen, and laundry—were always clean whenever I used them. The hostel is located away from downtown, allowing you to enjoy the natural beauty of Banff in peace. My roommates were very polite and made an effort to keep quiet, even when returning late at night. I was lucky to have such considerate and respectful roommates. Overall, I enjoyed the trip in Hi Banff~

It may not be convenient for travelers without a car. However, the hostel offers a shuttle bus service for traveling between Banff downtown and the hostel, or you can opt to take a public bus.

Good location away from the hectic town but a free bus pass to use to get to town and other locations if needed. Plenty of free parking next to hostel. Clean washrooms. Fully equipped kitchen. Nice cheap restaurant on site. Very helpful staff. Bear spray could be borrowed from reception.

The room doors couldn't be closed quietly which meant being woken up at all hours as people came and went. Rooms very hot. Difficult to sleep. Kitchen doesn't open early enough for people wanting to get their picnic food out for the day or for a quick breakfast. Should be open from 5 am.

Beds were comfy and sturdy, I stayed in a 6 bed with an ensuite, showers were right outside the door and about 3 spare if it was busy. Events were great, the bar was awesome and a really social place to hang out. Bus passes included, so was easy to get to and from town. Kitchen was big and heaps of fridges. Rooms were super warm didnt even need to use heating

Buses stop at 11.30pm back so late night in town means walking home or taxi. Small dry room for boards but easy to access