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      Banff International Hostel

      125 Reviews
      #11 of 18 Specialty Lodging in Banff
      449 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A6, Canada
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      09/07/2017 10/07/2017
      1 room
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        2 adults
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          0 children
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            US$268
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            Overview
            3.5
            125 reviews
            • Excellent19%
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            • Average28%
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            Free Wifi
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            Breakfast included
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            Multilingual Staff
            Self-Serve Laundry
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            1 - 5 of 93 reviews

            Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
            Amazing hostel

            The staff is very efficient and friendly. I was there by myself and had no Idea what to do, so i was pretty depending on the people in the frontal desk to show me where to Go. I wasnt disapointed. The rooms are big and...More

            Thank PauloBarney
            Reviewed 3 weeks ago
            Amazing hostel for a tourist town!

            This place was probably the best hostel I've stayed at! The Only downside I found here was the wifi in the rooms was pretty hit and miss. If you were in the common area or the outside area it was perfect! The staff were so...More

            Thank Kassandra K
            Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
            Great Hostel

            Great hostel facilities. Bathroom in your dorm, great free breakfast, common room, lovely staff. Better than majority of other hostels that I have been to. Decent location within Banff, basically everything in town is walking distance.

            Thank Josh D
            Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
            Great for a hostel

            As far as hostels go this is a good one with very clean rooms and kitchen. The staff were quite helpful. And you can request a bottom bunk and spare blanket if you prefer! Downsides though are the wifi, which can be so-so, and also...More

            Thank Maddi22
            Reviewed 5 May 2017 via mobile
            Did the job

            Good location for the hostel and good price. Staff are helpful and the computers are very useful for booking further travel. The bathroom was clean although the shower was difficult to get in and out of when you're not used to it. My bunk bed...More

            Thank GracieMorton95
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            Amenities
            • Top amenities
            • Free Parking
            • Free High Speed Internet ( WiFi )
            • Breakfast included
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            • Free Parking
            • Breakfast included
            • Multilingual Staff
            • Self-Serve Laundry
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            • US$50 - US$332 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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            • Non-Smoking Rooms
            • Number of rooms
            • 23
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            • Banff National Park >
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            • Banff International Hostel Alberta
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            Where can I leave my suitcase?
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            Response from Nathan S | Reviewed this property |
            I just tucked mine under the bed. I left everything important in my car. There are also lockers in the rooms but they're small
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            "6 bed female dorm ground level was great! Poor wifi in all rooms. Unsure about rooms above the office"
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            "if possible choose bed further from the door"
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            "best service, best roommates, free breakfast, friendly staff, great location"
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            "I prefer the quieter second building (not the one with reception in it) and the cabins"
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