Search Hostels in Banff

Hostels are a great way to stay for a good value, so you can save your budget for sightseeing. You can enjoy activities in this destination like skiing and hiking trails.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but all of them have three main qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks get the highest reviews from our guests and could be a good place to start looking: HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and a restaurant. You’ll find towels, free toiletries and hairdryers in all rooms. Banff International Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. You’ll find towels, showers and linens in all rooms. Samesun Banff - Hostel - Located within a 20-minute walk of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant and a bar. You’ll find towels, hairdryers and linens in all rooms.

Good weather’s always better when you want to venture out and explore, so here’s a little information that might be helpful: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 12°C, while the coldest months are December and February, with an average of -10°C. The snowiest months in Banff are February, March, December and November, with each month seeing an average of 19 cm of snowfall.

Depending on your interests, you might like to explore some places near Banff. Get out into nature with places such as Tunnel Mountain, Cave and Basin National Historic Site and Upper Hot Springs. Cultural attractions include Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Canadian Ski Museum West and Banff Park Museum. Additional attractions include Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre and Banff Springs Golf Club.