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Samesun Banff - Hostel

2.0 star property
Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave
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Fridge, microwave
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

14 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
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About the area

Map
433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

Getting around

  • Banff Station - 11 min walk
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪BeaverTails - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - Banff - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Park Distillery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cedar House Investments Ltd - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

Hostel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Located close to Tunnel Mountain and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Samesun Banff - Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. Hit the slopes at this hostel featuring ski passes. The on-site restaurant, The Beaver Bar, features al fresco dining and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free property, a vending machine and a front desk safe
  • Barbecues, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • ATM/banking services and karaoke
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Samesun Banff - Hostel have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French

Similar properties

Reception

Banff International Hostel

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Game room
7.6 out of 10, Good, 283 reviews
The price is S$127
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Banff International Hostel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Beaver Bar

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Ski passes

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Banff Samesun
Samesun
Samesun Banff
Samesun Hostel
Samesun Hostel Banff
Samesun Backpacker Hotel Banff
Samesun Banff Hostel
Samesun Banff
Samesun Banff - Hostel Banff
Samesun Banff - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Samesun Banff - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Banff

Frequently asked questions

Is Samesun Banff - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Samesun Banff - Hostel located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this Uptown District hostel is in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and close to winter sports, such as snowshoeing and sledging. Tunnel Mountain and Banff Gondola are also within 3 mi (5 km). Banff Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Samesun Banff - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 245 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Always a great experience staying at Samesun. Amazing opportunity to meet people from around the world. Beaver bar is always a great vibe. Best hostel in Banff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Was a very welcoming place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catia

Affordable
Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Safe and friendly vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Great place to meet travellers from around the world
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Comfy bed, clean place, lovely hostel in general
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Juncheng

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and price!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Chad

It was great for what is expected. Good location. Good food/drink special. Breakfast was underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Basic hostel in Banff
Your basic busy hostel. Single beds, nothing special about it. Probably your cheapest option in Banff by far. Breakfast is included which was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamal Naresh

The property is nice just like any budget hostel however the staff is super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Nice place to stay, friendly staff. The bartender was fantastic! Overall very pleased with my stay here & will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

The staff were lovely here - very helpful, friendly, responsive. I was surprised to find it a quiet and pleasant place to stay, despite sleeping in a room with 5 other people. More reasonable price than other lodgings in Banff-you can't get a hotel room for under $500! I returned here after travelling for 4 days because I had a good first visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BEN

Great hostel
As a solo traveller staying here is a great way to make new friends, the staff are extremely kind and helpful, the beaver bar downstairs has a great atmosphere and the food is incredible
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaya

everything was great, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Love the breakfast in the morning, easy to socialize at the bar downstairs and get some affordable food and drinks. Service was excellent and very close to everything you need. Would definitely stay here again. Only thing is that the bunk beds are creaky so it’s hard to be quiet when you get into bed in the evening and the noise might be an issue for some.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Nice rooms and amenities and breakfast and great location. Rooms could benefit from having a small quieter work area with access to electrical plugs and a table.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

All what I expected
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Overall great, parking was very limited and difficult

10/10 Excellent

christy

I like the friendly atmosphere, and service .I stayed in the all womens dormitory with 6 beds ,the price was fair and the beds and amenities were very clean and well looked after . Great spot to eat ,drink and rest from a long day of hiking or if your looking to just retreat and rest up from a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Very unique experience. Staff and guests were all great people.

10/10 Excellent

Jessi

Quite like a dorm. Good choice for skiing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ann

Loved it
I liked the rooms , and in suite bathroom, the curtains surrounding each bed gave some privacy that was much needed . And the front desk team and the bar team are all wonderful .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Banff central location! Parking in Banff a bit challenging Breakfast (hot) a nice start before hiking Good daily eats for purchase each day. Super Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodner

Emplacement, cuisine,
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Michael

Overall: Reception and staff were always helpful. Its a quaint stay, since you're mainly paying for a place to sleep, shower, and rest. First Hostel experience, and I can confidently say I could do again. For budget travelers, adventurers, and newly singled it works.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023