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.

Wicked Hostels Calgary was just what I was looking for. I wanted a cheap place near Saddledome so…read moreI could watch the Flames game and also pretty close to the airport. Parking is limited there but I got a spot and was able to walk to the game. It looks like the hostel offers great activities throughout the week but I didn't participate. I also missed breakfast but it is included, as well as bedding and towels. They even provide complimentary laundry service. My four-person room only had one other guy so it was nice and quiet!

Super friendly staff & great atmosphere…read more What did I find that this hostels had better than other hostels ? - super friendly staff - staff takes care of your laundry -- makes it so much easier than waiting for the machine to finish and not miss your turn - home feeling - small common area with nice sofa and a big table - super friendly & helpfull staff - free spices & stuff for cooking -- who wants to buy olive oil for two days ? - billboard with daily activities & common food - lockers next to each bed with easy access even for top bunks If you strive for perfection, I would improve the following : - mattress are ok, but not great - bed should bed attached to the walls, when the other person gets in or out of the bed, the whole bed moves

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!

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.

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.

Paintbox Lodge took the deposit, then cancelled the reservation after 4 weeks. The claim was that…read morethey overbooked? What computer booking program do you have that it takes 4 weeks to figure out which rooms are booked? It really messed up our group for an August weekend. Now I've read elsewhere that others had the same occurrence. Breakfast is no longer part of their offering either. Communication from Paintbox was non existent.

We have such a great time at the Paintbox Lodge we returned again to do a cooking class and stay at…read morethe Lodge. It feels more like staying in a large cozy house then a hotel. It is very clean and relaxing. The guests above us were noisy at night and early in the morning so if this bothers you I would recommend staying upstairs where most of the rooms are. The breakfast buffet was very fresh, healthy and amazing. Will definitely be returning here again and again.

Overall, I had a nice stay. When planning my trip to Banff, I wasn't sure where to stay. I compared…read morehostels, and all had good and bad reviews. I chose this hostel for the fact that it was set back from the main busy town of Banff and the look of it. I like the cabin look and the fact it sits back with the trees. I understand that some may or not have means of transportation, which can be a deciding factor, but upon check-in, you are given a three day roam transit pass. Town is probably a good 30 min walk with Incline coming back. I stayed in a 6 bed all female dorm room w/bathroom. Showers are shared but not like it sounds. It is basically a room with one shower stall and a bench. The showers had hot water and were clean each time I used them. Shared just means others can use the same shower. My room was clean, and the bed was comfy. Just a couple of tips for a shared room. Bring a face mask for the light and ear plugs. I kept anything of value in my rental car, but there are lockers provided. Just bring a lock. I ate at the cafe a few times. Food is good and reasonably priced. Service is good. There is indoor and outside seating. I did not go to the bar or use the kitchen, so I can't say how they are. I would stay here again if in the area

This is a big, comfortable hostel that was full of skiers and snowboarders in mid-February when I…read morewas there. There is the main building,an auxiliary building for additional dormitories,and other buildings with more private quarters (that cost more). There's a big, industrial kitchen and a large dining room the fridge is a walk-in cooler with shelving and plastic bins for your perishables. There's a bar and billiards basement pub run by the hostel staff. The common lounge area of the auxiliary building is spacious and impressive! It's a beautiful, cozy zone for hanging out with a fireplace and hot cocoa. The dorm rooms have metal bunks and large, lockable closets for storage of gear and personal.

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

This Resort has come a long way over the Years that I have been coming here…read more They have made many improvements, such as the outdoor hot tub is operational, there are two large newly renovated cabins, the WiFi is noticeably better. I recommend at least coming up here for the view!

We spent two glorious weeks in the Canadian Rockies....truly one of the most beautiful and…read morewonderful places on earth. Our first week was spent on the British Columbia side of the mountains at Big Horn Meadows, which was nice and we enjoyed our stay there. However it wasn't Banff Gate. I guess all vacations depends on what one wants and expects. If you were a golfer then Big Horn Meadows in the scenic town of Radium Hot Springs (also one of our favorites) would be THE PLACE to stay. However, we are not golfers. We are wildlife enthusiasts. We enjoy nature and the mountains. We enjoy balconies where we can observe wildlife wander through the grounds. All of these we enjoyed at Banff Gate Mountain Resort. Because we have stayed there before we expected wooden cabins. We expected clean accommodations, but nothing fancy. Our cabin this year had a new table & chairs for dinning and the balcony was in tip-top shape. We had no complaints about our cabin, which they call a chalet. We were exceptionally pleased with the staff. We were happy with the pool, which is heated and indoors. We enjoyed the outdoor hot tub on several days. We enjoyed the indoor hot tub everyday! Most days the deer came by feeding on the dandelions. We hoped for a bear on property, but that didn't happen. However, one had been removed two weeks before arrival because he became "too friendly" on the grounds and was removed by authorities 250 KM away. We went in May of this year, which is a perfect time to see wildlife and before the crowds become unbearable in Canmore/Banff!