It was my first experience staying in a hostel and it was a last-minute booking. So I didn't expect…read moremuch but luckily my staying was very pleasant and safe. It was lucky I got a loft space. The ceiling was low and hit my head sometimes but alright. I could open the window freely and enjoy the evening breeze while napping. You will get free breakfast but don't expect much. Four kinds of cereals, toast, milk, coffee and not 100% orange juice lol There is a community kitchen and you can use all tools freely. Even the fridge too. My advice: If the loft is available, ask for it. More privacy and quietness. Bring a pair flip-flops. As there is no bath mat, wearing flip-flops is better after shower. Better to have a small towel for yourself. The hostel provide you only a bath towel. There is a locker inside of your dorm. Bring a lock for that. The number of coat hungers were not enough. I saw some girls use the handrails for hanging wet clothing. There are etiquettes and manners in the hostel. Please considerate for others, especially after quiet time.

Pros: Centrally located, friendly staff, cheap (by Banff standards), comfortable beds and decent…read morefacilities, good wifi. Cons: parking is a nightmare, couldn't find a spot on both days, even the surrounding streets are pretty full, advice is to arrive early, or you will have to walk a bit after parking. Breakfast is average, expensive for a hostel. 3.5 stars overall

This is a decent hostel, kinda hit and miss. Pro:…read more -location is perfect, right next to bus stop and walkable distance to Banff downtown. -their restaurant and bar open until midnight - staffs were extremely nice and they did the best to make things work for you. They are very responsive to your issue -it's clean and decent. They also have locker for your luggage storage - good wifi Cons: - they don't have elevator, so you must carry your luggage to 3th floor - it can be loud sometimes - quite pricey for hostel - we checked in and there were beds that weren't clean. We didn't even know which beds weren't occupied because some of them had belongings and some of them didn't but messy.

I've lived that hostel life many times, so when we booked a trip to beautiful (yet pricey) Banff…read moreNational Park during peak season, we decided to save money by staying in a hostel. We chose this hostel because it's located right in the middle of downtown Banff. You can walk to all of the restaurants, bars and shops, all while having a view of the mountains when you walk outside. Comparing this spot with the peak seasons prices of the hotels, I'd choose this spot again thanks to location and convenience. We stayed in one of the biggest hostel rooms. There were about ten different bunk beds within our room, but then our bunk bed was one of two set aside in a smaller room within that room. I took top bunk, my husband took bottom bunk, and then a stranger was sleeping in the bunk bed next to us (he was asleep every time we saw him... never got to learn his name/story in true hostel style!). There was a downstairs bar that all of the local ERASMUS/international students and workers would hang out. It was cool to hear so many beautiful accents and channel our travel days of befriending everyone in our hostels. They had huge ragers almost every night, and all of the windows in our hostel room were open, meaning that we could hear the music while falling asleep several nights. I'm a deep sleeper and was exhausted each night from all of the hiking we did, so luckily never had a problem. If you're at all particular or a light sleeper, I do not recommend this spot. Or perhaps I recommend seeing if there's a private room where you can be in control of the windows. Ultimately, it was cheap and allowed us to adventure, which I loved. It wasn't close to being the nicest hostel we've stayed in, but they let us use their bear repellent for $5 a day and had a few parking spots reserved (not enough for everyone) and I can imagine it'd be an easy spot to make friends.

Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel is located in Banff National Park, British Columbia between Banff…read moreand Lake Louise. Wilderness is most certainly the nature of this place; surrounded by hiking trails, ski resorts, forest and wildlife (we received a wake up call from a local bear just outside our window) it is an outdoor enthusiasts dream (without the bears, of course). Unfortunately for me this was a one night stop over but even this short stint has left a lasting impression on me. Like most hostels Castle Mountain collects cultures from around the world. And, in the down time it's just right to sit around the central fire place in the large lounge area and have a drink and a think with your fellow travelers. During my time here I found the staff to be incredibly friendly and naturally accommodating, the interior to be cozy, comfortable, warm and so, so welcoming. I would recommend anyone to stay here just keep your eyes out for those bears!

We stayed here for 2 nights…read more We got one of their renovated rooms which was nice. The washroom was quite large and was clean, fairly basic but fit our needs. The staff were pretty nice despite the chaos that a downed wifi caused them. They were pretty helpful with all our inquiries. The kitchen space is nice and clean. There's lockers for storing skis and other items. Was decently quiet despite being pretty full. Only issue was the wifi was down though it got fixed mid way through our stay. We did originally book a 5 person room and they only gave us 4 but they tried their best to fix it.

This is the nicest hostel I've ever been to. I loved it and have only amazing memories thanks to it.read more

A beautiful cabin in the woods, we enjoy staying here during the winter, very easy access to all 3…read moreski resorts, and nice and quiet compared to Banff, and very affordable compared to Lake Louise. We've rented the entire space a few times for our outdoor group and it's a steal in price and you get all of the amenities to your group.

I've stayed at the Alpine Club Hostel 3 times now. I love everything about it; the log cabin…read morecoziness feel, the beautiful view, the rich leather couches next to the fire place, the hotel quality bathrooms, the massive deck overlooking Canmore and the price. I will continue to come back. It has a much more low key vibe than most hostels and I truly hope it stays like that. I recommend it to everyone who goes to Canmore solo or with friends. Unless you book a private room, it's probably not ideal for couples.

If you want to meet lots of young folks and party, go to the hostel in Banff. If you want to have a…read morenice calm stay at the cleanest, most comfortable hostel with an awesome shower and kitchen, definitely stay at the Alpine Club of Canada Hostel in Canmore. I love it here.

Stayed here for two nights in a room with two single beds and shared the bathroom with the rest of…read morethe hostel. After booking the rooms, I was sent door key codes for entry to the hostel as well as the room. Rooms and kitchen / dining area are on the second floor, pretty clean and neat although the stove area was really small and cramped, did not work when a lot of people were there. Two refrigerators which was convenient. Room was small, had lockers, and a fan. Beds were alright, kept rolling a bit and creaking though. The door closed super slowly. Bathrooms were clean, showers were really small though and didn't really have space to change, thankfully didn't really see other people while in the bathroom. Wifi information wasn't posted anywhere, asked another person in the hostel for it. Hallway made a lot of echo and sound when people walked by and also from people hanging out in the dining room area, which made for not a great space to sleep. Also, my bank account showed an extra $10 charge from the hostel and I never got notified about it from the hostel itself. I'm guessing this charge came because the laundry door was open and we used the laundry - apparently we missed the sign on the door that said staff only. Well, if it's staff only, why is the laundry room always open? Lock it then and don't send us random charges after the fact.

Great staff! :) really helpful and understanding. Made a lot of friends as everyone was so…read morefriendly. Hot showers and fresh beds with a full use kitchen and space in the fridge and freezer.

The Invermere Hostel, in my opinion, is more than a sufficient option in terms of…read moreaccommodations...if you need a simple/basic place to stay and rest your head for the evening. That pretty much sums up my story. I was exploring Kootenay National Park within the beautiful Canadian Rockies and was taking my time discovering the area with no set itinerary. After completing driving Kootenay Highway 93, I ended up in Radium Hot Springs, BC. It was getting late in the day and my first instinct is to search for campgrounds, but I found nothing. Now, there were plenty of motels to pick from in Radium Hot Springs, but for a Saturday evening in peak summer season, prices averaged around $150 - Canadian or $110 US. Instead... On Priceline, I stumbled upon this Invermere Hostel located just down the road from Radium Hot Springs...only 17 kilometers or 11 miles away and prices here was noticeably lower being $73 Canadian or $58 US. Funny, a lot of people would warn, yeah, you're paying much less to stay in a hostel, but you're sharing a room with strangers, and that can be very awkward with no privacy!!! But this is where the whole narrative changed and why I was absolutely convinced that coming to this Invermere Hostel was the right thing to do. Because... When choosing my room, (granted it was a twin bunk bed)...it was a room all to myself!! And that was a huge WIN-WIN situation!! I could care less what type of bed I sleep on but as long as I get to do it on my terms in peace and quiet, I absolutely will consider it a success! I will say that...when I have stayed at hostels, it has been in a room with 4 or 6 or 8 strangers together and having to engage with people I've never met has been uncomfortable. So...finding this Invermere Hostel and having space for my own room was something I hadn't uncovered before...and this fact alone should be good enough reason for anyone to want to stay here! Some details about this Invermere Hostel... - When entering, I walked up a flight of stairs. My room was located on the 2nd floor. - Upon checking in, the host was friendly, introduced me around the hostel and escorted me to my room. - There were 8 - 10 rooms on the 2nd floor. All of them were spread out enough as to not feel like other guests were staying on top of me. - It was very quiet during the evening, and everyone was respectful during downtime. - There were 2 communal bathroom/showers. They were clean, in fine condition with hot running water. There were no time limits for using them. - The kitchen area had utensils and appliances for preparing a meal. - In the middle of the 2nd floor hallway was a giant billiards table and a couch/lounge area with a television. - For the middle of June, I left the window open in my room which had a nice breeze for a pleasant summer evening. - I can't remember if they offered Wi-Fi, but cell phone reception worked well. Overall, I was really happy with my stay. The twin bunk bed was more than adequate. Lol, yes, I slept on the bottom bunk. And I was grateful to have my own, private room. In the end, you'll really never find a place like this Invermere Hostel, anywhere! I got a chance to recharge all my appliances which was a major plus. I had a perfect night's sleep and felt refreshed to continue my adventures the following day. Lastly, located right next door to the hostel was a Dairy Queen Grill and Chill! Of course, I had to walk over and pick up a cookie dough blizzard. That was a no brainer, lol. I highly recommend this Invermere Hostel, located just outside Radium Hot Springs and near the border with Kootenay National Park. You really can't beat the pricing along with having the opportunity to select your own room, even if it's a twin bunk bed. The stay was totally worth it and a great experience.