With a stay at HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel in Banff (Tunnel Mountain District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Banff National Park Information Centre and Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau. .This hostel is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Banff National Park and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Upper Hot Springs.
Banff National Park Information Centre - 5 min drive
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 5 min drive
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 5 min drive
Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre - 9 min drive
Getting around
Banff Station - 6 min drive
Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
A&W Restaurant - 14 min walk
Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - 5 min drive
Park Distillery - 5 min drive
Cedar House Investments Ltd - 5 min drive
Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub - 5 min drive
About this property
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
Banff hostel in Tunnel Mountain District with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as karaoke or take in the view from a terrace. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and ski storage.
Satisfy your appetite at Cougar Pete's, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cougar Pete's - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
The Storm Cellar - Onsite pub. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Languages
English, French
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
Food and drink
1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
1 bar
Restaurants on site
Cougar Pete's
The Storm Cellar
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Table football
Karaoke
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
ATM/banking services
Vending machine
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Ski passes
Ski storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
A meeting room
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
Books
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Games
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Heating
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
Food and drink
Shared kitchen access
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Alpine Centre Hostel
HI-Banff Alpine Centre
HI-Banff Alpine Centre Hostel
Hi-Banff Alpine Centre Hotel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre
HI Banff Alpine Centre
Hi Banff Alpine Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Banff
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Like the area and I didn't like the bed, matress was like a rock and not divisions like a curtain that should be mandatory in a mixed bedrooms. Kitchen was well equipped and clean, lobby is welcoming and warm with a nice view.
Staff was great, the checkin was fast and reliable. They had many great amenities such as laundry, a cafe, and a bar within the Hostel. The rooms were a little outdated. My problem was the wifi that was horrible, I couldn’t even upload one video. The bathroom that smelled like pee and so did the shower. The shower had hair all over the floor, the hair dryer in women’s bathroom wasn’t working, and while the Chicken sandwich in the cafe was good, the poutine was the worst I had in my life. The gravy tasted weird, the fries were so dark and tasted weird. I can only say good things about the staff that even gave us bus passes. The bus stop is right in front of the hotel. And the Hotel is located about 5/ 6 minutes from downtown Banff. Great location and staff. Bathroom should be worked on and some food items.
Stayed for two nights. First night was so loud due to someone above stomping at 4am. Talked to the front desk to see if they could help. They were great. The second night slept like a baby. Nice staff. Yummy treats. Good water fountain for large camelbacks.
Cortney
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Brenda
Travelled with partner
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our private room was nice , washrooms down the hall. Bathroom doors were a little worn maybe some upgrades? Kitchen was a little tight for space, but dining area was adequate. Nice to have food options available. Sitting outside was lovely, not much open seats for guests in lobby area.
CAD$100 for a bunkbed is expensive; on the other hand, compared to other accommodation in Banff, it is a good deal because Banff on a busy long weekend is an expensive place. The facilities are very good but I kept hitting my head on the upper bunk when I crawled in and out of the lower bunk but I soon got "trained" LOL!