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Samesun Banff - Hostel

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

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Exterior
In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Al fresco dining, serves dinner and happy hour
Fridge, microwave
Fridge, microwave

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Tunnel Mountain
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Banff Gondola
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for 6 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

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

6 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

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

8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 8 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

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

8 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

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

View all photos for 6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

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

6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 14 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

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

14 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Portable fan
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Banff

At Samesun Banff - Hostel you'll be 1.2 km (0.7 mi) from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Highlights at this ski hostel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and karaoke. .The Beaver Bar is open for dinner. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and ski passes. .With a stay at this Uptown District hostel, you'll be 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Tunnel Mountain and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from Banff Gondola.
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What's nearby

  • Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Banff Gondola - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Magpie & Stump - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bluebird Restaurant & Lobby Bar - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at Samesun Banff - Hostel.

This Banff hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Karaoke
  • Ski lift tickets
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Samesun Banff - Hostel offers 14 shared accommodations with fireplaces and a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers. This Banff hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • No pets 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Samesun Banff - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

What makes Samesun Banff - Hostel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and a lounge bar, as well as fireplaces in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Samesun Banff - Hostel.

Is Samesun Banff - Hostel family-friendly?

No, Samesun Banff - Hostel is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

No, Samesun Banff - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Samesun Banff - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 268 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Samesun is reliable for having nice hostels. Nice shared areas and good folks. The only issue I ran into was that my truck didn't fit in their parking spots but I was able to find free overnight street parking not far away. Really great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omkar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff! End up making great friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sheila, Milton

Decent place overall, but a few quirks. It's a hostel, so you shouldn't expect too much. The rooms are incredibly hot for some reason. It went down to 3 degrees outside and you needed fans and no blankets and I was covered in sweat in the room. The beds squeak like crazy and the little fans did not work. People.were facetiming in the room after 10pm when I was trying to sleep. Just not a comfortable experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

gourav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Chi San

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very messy, I was put in a room with many of the long term stayers that have been there for 5 months It was also pretty smokey throughout the halls whenever someone burnt something in the kitchen. It was not worth it paying the amount I did and staying there. There was also a used cup and spoon on my “new bunk”

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Catia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable

Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
All what I expected
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qiang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Qiang

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very welcoming place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lily

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jaeung

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Safe and friendly vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: 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

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great for what is expected. Good location. Good food/drink special. Breakfast was underwhelming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson, Amherstburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to meet travellers from around the world
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kip

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't stay and i didnt get my refund back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite like a dorm. Good choice for skiing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Ann Paula

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023