I had an amazing stay at Banff International Hostel! The atmosphere was super friendly and welcoming, and the staff went above and beyond to make sure I felt right at home. They served breakfast as well which was really good for the price i paid, The location is perfect just a short walk to all the main attractions in Banff, with breathtaking mountain views all around. The facilities are clean, comfortable, and well-equipped, with plenty of communal spaces to relax and meet other travelers. I especially loved the cozy common areas and the kitchen, which made it easy to prepare meals. The dorms are spacious and quiet, providing a great place to unwind after a day of exploring. Overall, this hostel offers fantastic value for money and is a great base for your Banff adventure. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.

I had a great stay at this hostel! The cleaning was top-notch, and everything felt fresh and tidy. The beds were really comfortable, making it easy to get a good night's sleep. The price was very fair for the quality and service provided. The staff were also super friendly and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back next time!

Good Hostel with super friendly staff and unbeatable prices, The Location is perfect! Close to Everything you need like grocery store 5 min walk bust stop just front of the hostel, restaurants and bars few minutes walk, highly recommend for a budget friendly comfortable stay.

Rooms were super clean and our bed was super comfortable, price are better than most of the hostel in town, location is very close to downtown, every restaurant and shops just near by. Staffs are polite and welcoming. We will definitely visit again.

I had a really enjoyable stay at Banff International Hostel. The room was good, providing everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The beds were cozy, making it easy to get a restful night’s sleep. The cleaning service was efficient, ensuring everything was kept tidy throughout my time there. The kitchen was well-equipped, allowing me to cook my own meals, which was a nice bonus. What really stood out, though, was the atmosphere. It was a fun place to meet new people and bond with friends. The hostel had a friendly, social vibe, making it easy to connect with other travelers. Overall, I’d highly recommend Banff International Hostel for anyone looking for a comfortable, social, and affordable stay in Banff.

Enjoyed my stay, quiet 6 bed female dorm, no party hostel, could sleep excellent. A lot of stairs if you carry luggage but it‘s worth the price- Banff is really expensive, hostel is the smart choice. Breakfast is rather simple, cereals, toast, some tiny pastry’s, tea, coffee, syrup/juice… fruit would be nice…but it’s free, if you prefer healthy or have issues (lactose, …) I would advice to just grab a tea and choose one of the many breakfast options on the way to the centre. Also small grocery store near and bigger one in the centre if Banff (food can be stored in the hostel+) If you take the shuttle bus from Calgary : it arrives at Red Carpet Inn, just 5-10 min walk, very convenient. All other local busses have station nearby, 10min walk to central bus stop (all busses you need for daytrips) Bathroom in dorm was excellent

I enjoyed the extra-2bed upper floor area in dorm (more stairs though) - but that might not be everybody’s preference, you might wanna ask about that when you arrive. The regular bunks could use some curtains for privacy. Breakfast options could improve a tad 😉

The hostel is centrally located in downtown Banff and offers free parking options in front of the house. 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 in the underground floor. Everything was super convenient! I enjoyed my stay and will gladly come again :)

It was rather loud in the room because there were 3 fans running all night long for ventilation.

Great value for money, nice hostel vibe. Free breakfast not quite as nice as one of the other hostels nearby, but it's still a free breakfast! And nice rooms with curtains for privacy.

Cheap, well located, lots of like-minded travellers that were friendly, shared bathrooms inside the rooms and plenty of storage space

The blankets provided were inadequate, barely big enough to even cover your body, let alone keep you warm and I’m not even a bigger person. Also at 6’1, I barely fit into the beds, I don’t think a tall person would manage

We were a family of 4 adults on ski trip and staying in private bunk room with kitchenette. We had plenty of room for all the extra ski stuff and having kitchenette was perfect. Beds were comfortable, bathroom was clean and wifi worked well. Staff at desk were nice and a free breakfast was offered at 8 am but we were on the road to ski hills before that so was not able to take advantage of this. One of the reasons we chose this hostel was the free parking which was essential for us. Traffic and parking were horrible in the downtown area and we were able to walk to everything.

Not negatives but just suggestions to add more/better bed pillows and maybe add some new board games, we could only find a scrabble game and I don't think it was intact. Our favorites are Catan and Ticket to Ride.