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26 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Downtown Hostel is situated in Canmore and features air-conditioned rooms. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 27 km from Banff Park Museum. Clean and modern with lots of facilities. Staff super helpful and friendly, and a very friendly atmosphere in the common area. The dorm beds had curtains around them and had stunning views of the mountains.

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9
Superb
1,707 reviews
Price from
US$35
per night

Located in Calgary and with Calgary Tower reachable within 6.2 km, The Calgary Hub hostel style Home provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. Each room is fitted with a patio. Waffles are really delicious. I like them! Really close to the airport.

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9.3
Superb
450 reviews
Price from
US$33
per night

Set in Nordegg, HI Nordegg - Hostel offers a shared lounge. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. Surrounded by a forest, it's quiet and the air is very clean. The accommodations are comfortable, very clean, and well-maintained, and the owner is very friendly.

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9.3
Superb
129 reviews
Price from
US$31
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Jasper Downtown Hostel offers accommodation in Jasper city centre.

This property offers both dorm style and private bedrooms. Select room offer ensuite bathrooms. The hostel is centrally located in downtown Jasper and offers free parking options just down the road after the church. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The accommodation is clean, comfy bed with bedding and curtains for privacy in shared dorms. The dorm that I stayed in had an own bathroom and shower, which was super practical. The common area downstairs was great for watching tv, playing games, chatting with other guests or working. There's a huge kitchen with everything you need, as well as a laundry room with washer and dryer in the underground floor. Everything was super convenient! I enjoyed my stay and will gladly come again :)

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8.3
Very good
1,658 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

HI Calgary City Centre is located in East Village, right around the corner from downtown. Free coffee and tea is provided all day. The City Hall transit stop is 2 minutes away and offers free transport within the city center. Free WIFI is included. Please note that anyone is welcome to stay with a valid ID from outside of Calgary.

Shared bathrooms facilities are provided for dormitory guests. A 40" flat-screen cable TV, a desk and an ensuite bathroom are offered in the private guest rooms. An excellent choice for Calgary. Good rooms and facilities, and the breakfast was a nice bonus. Ideal downtown location

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8.1
Very good
1,732 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Set amid the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, this hostel boasts an on-site cafe and 2 self-catering guest kitchens. It includes private storage for guests and acts as a ski pass vendor.

Guests at HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre can relax in the common room with a fireplace. A small library is available for guests to choose from. A clean hostel with friendly staff. I had a bathroom in my room, which was great. There was a large kitchen, and a plus: the ability to store luggage without checking in. 4 female bedroom

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8.4
Very good
1,455 reviews
Price from
US$37
per night

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.

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. The place is really amazing; the staff is friendly, and they even gift you a 3-day public transport pass so you don't have to pay for it. The rooms were great, comfy, and warm. I was able to work from a small office they have looking out to the woods, and it was really great. Would definitely recommend and stay here again.

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8.3
Very good
2,020 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Set in Jasper, Jasper East Hostel - Near Jasper National Park East Gate Entrance features a shared lounge. The hostel offers both free WiFi and free private parking.

All guest rooms at the hostel come with a private bathroom and bed linen. The staff was very kind and explained everything to me, even though I was not very good at English. I broke a pair of tongs while cooking, but the woman didn't blame me and told me I didn't have to pay for it. I'm really grateful.

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8.7
Fabulous
226 reviews

Situated in Canmore, 29 km from The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 29 km from Banff Park Museum. Good space. Chalet in nature, good view. Well equipped. Good layout. Good response from staff, accurate information give.

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8.7
Fabulous
260 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel is located in Lake Louise, 31 km from Lake Louise, and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The hostel provides a sauna and a shared kitchen.

With a shared bathroom, rooms at the hostel also offer a mountain view. Excellent lokality for reasonable price

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8.1
Very good
227 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

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