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About this property

Located on Banff National Park, this hostel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Banff’s shops and bars. A fully licensed bar and restaurant as well as a fully equipped common guest kitchen are available on site. Free Wi-Fi is included. An en suite bathroom provides convenience in each dorm room. The on-site Beaver Lounge and Restaurant is an ideal place for guests to convene. Barbecue facilities and a launderette are also available on site. A common room is available for guests to relax after a day's outing. Recreational activities include Banff Gondola Mountain Experience just 2 km away. Banff Springs Golf Course is also just 2 km from this lodge.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Buffet


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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 bunk bed
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6 bunk beds
8 bunk beds
10 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Luke
    Australia Australia
    The Samesun Banff is always a great time, amazing staff and the bar is the best, reasonably priced food in town. Rooms are large and bright with their own bathroom.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I am happy that you have the 'grab & go' boxes, it comes in handy esp if you've an early start. The room is fine and I think I'm lucky to have a bed by the window so there's an extra space to put my belongings and the room mates are...
  • Charlotte
    Australia Australia
    Great location right on Banff Ave, super accomodating. Kitchen facilities were great and rooms were clean
  • Thejazzcyclist
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The staff we very friendly and flexible. The bar and the happy hour drinks and food were excellent. The breakfast was well provisioned and was available 7:30 to 10am. The lockup room was handy. The rooms were clean.
  • Tileah
    Australia Australia
    Was very clean and easy to stay ! Even sharing with 8 girls in a dorm was lovely! You actually don’t need to leave the hostel as they have a great bar and great food,fun activities like trivia night or live music or cooking facilities and a...
  • Suryanarayana
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Samesun Hostel in downtown Banff is a great budget-friendly option for those visiting the National Park solo or with a few friends. The property has everything you would expect from a hostel, and more. I would like to mention the awesome...
  • Berenika
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very good location. Nice common kitchen and common space. Breakfast was ok. There is a bar with happy hours.
  • Amelia
    Australia Australia
    Samesun is in an amazing location to enjoy Banff and the surrounding areas. The dorm room was very spacious and great with 6 females, there was plenty of space for all our belongings, etc. Breakfast was very reasonable, much better than I...
  • Anna
    Canada Canada
    breakfast was delicious, healthy and light) location is excellent. staff is super
  • Heather
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable beds, friendly and helpful staff, great location and bonus addition of free breakfast.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Beaver Bar
    • Cuisine
      American • British • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Dairy-free

House rules

Samesun Banff Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Please note, guests must be at least 18 years of age to stay at this property.

Also please note that all reservations of 7 days or more or of 6 or more people may be charged in advance for their first nights stay. This amount can be fully refunded as per our normal cancellation policy.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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