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Banff, CA
HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel
801 Hidden Ridge Way
Independent hotel · Guest score 8.3/10
About this hotel
Rocky Mountain Views and Convenient Location HI-Banff Alpine Centre offers stunning Rocky Mountain views and is conveniently located just 4 minutes' drive from Banff town centre. Variety of Room Options and Dining Guests can choose between private and dorm-style rooms, some with en suite bathrooms. The on-site restaurant, Cougar Pete’s, serves a diverse menu, while the Storm Cellar bar offers free entertainment like darts and billiards. Complimentary Amenities and Activities Enjoy free WiFi, self-catering kitchens, and a free bus pass for local transport. Take advantage of discounted ski packages, bike rentals, and Summer rafting tickets for a memorable stay. Book now to experience the best of Banff at HI-Banff Alpine Centre!
Facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Accessible parking
All 73 facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Hiking
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Cycling
- Safety deposit box
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Golf course
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Skiing
- Games room
- Ski storage
- Billiards
- Darts
- Karaoke
- Non-smoking throughout
- Sun terrace
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Board games/puzzles
- Concierge service
- Shared kitchen
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Lockers
- Vending machine - drinks
- Public transport tickets
- Vending machine - snacks
- Evening entertainment
- Nightclub/DJ
- Ski pass vendor
- Entertainment staff
- Outdoor furniture
- Yoga classes
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- CCTV in common areas
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Walking tours
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
- Live music/performance
- Pub crawls
- Happy hour
- Bingo
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 04:00 PM
- Check-out
- 11:00 AM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness7.5
Guests mentioned issues with cleanliness of bedding and communal areas.
- Service9.0
Staff were described as friendly and helpful.
- Location8.5
Good location but a bit away from the center, but offers free bus tickets.
- Room Quality8.0
Rooms are described as cozy but some appliances are outdated.
- Amenities8.5
Facilities like kitchen and common areas were well-received.
- Value for Money8.0
Price is a bit high for a hostel but comparable to other options.
- Food and Beverage8.5
Cafe served excellent food and breakfast options were appreciated.
- Overall Experience8.3
Overall a pleasant stay despite minor issues.
Guest reviews
The staff was very friendly and helpful, which was great.
The staff was very friendly and helpful, which was great.
I am a person who can sleep well, so it was fine for me, but if you are sensitive to noise, you may find it challenging as the door and bed make quite a bit of noise even with slight movements. Please be cautious if you are a nervous person.
Splendid location and excellent services
Splendid location and excellent services
The hostel is OK - with all the inconveniences of the hostels with shared-dorms. The plus sides: they are a bit far from downtown but offer services, including a small cafeteria on the premises, which makes life easier. They also give you the free bus pass to use in the whole Banff area - which is nice even for car users, as parking in Banff is ludicrously expensive. The common areas are clean and relatively well-organised.
The hostel is OK - with all the inconveniences of the hostels with shared-dorms. The plus sides: they are a bit far from downtown but offer services, including a small cafeteria on the premises, which makes life easier. They also give you the free bus pass to use in the whole Banff area - which is nice even for car users, as parking in Banff is ludicrously expensive. The common areas are clean and relatively well-organised.
The noisy fan just next to a room I was at - I can see already debated in the reviews more than once - a nightmare. Makes it really difficult to fall asleep. The area is constricted, so little space around you in a dorm. In the bathroom - just 2 showers for a quite big floor with many rooms - but surprisingly wasn't very occupied. And all the other minuses of such type of accommodation.
Well-organized and very clean kitchen. Free drinking water dispenser. Adequate number of bathrooms. Free pass for public transport in the town
Well-organized and very clean kitchen. Free drinking water dispenser. Adequate number of bathrooms. Free pass for public transport in the town
Little privacy in the bathrooms, I think having full-height dividers between the toilets could (with little effort) make the experience more pleasant.