Samesun Banff - Hostel

Property class: 2
Ski hostel with ski passes, near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

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Located within a 15-minute walk of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Samesun Banff - Hostel puts you near winter activities like downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is a nice spot to enjoy après-ski drinks. Also, Tunnel Mountain and Banff National Park Information Centre are just a 5-minute drive away. Ski passes are also available. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

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8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
The current price is $183
$203 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, lockers, and a potted plant.

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, lockers, and a potted plant.

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, lockers, and a potted plant.

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, lockers, and a potted plant.

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a fireplace, and blue lockers.

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A hallway with lockers, a desk, a mirror, and a staircase.

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  • 1 bedroom
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A bunk bed room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, and a window with curtains.

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A room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, a door leading outside, and a window with a view.

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden floor, a wall-mounted light, and a window with curtains.

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden door, a fan, and a set of lockers.

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About the neighborhood

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433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Canada House Gallery - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Central Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Indian Curry House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Yama Onigiri - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

  • Located within a 15-minute walk of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Samesun Banff - Hostel puts you near winter activities like downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is a nice spot to enjoy après-ski drinks. Also, Tunnel Mountain and Banff National Park Information Centre are just a 5-minute drive away. Ski passes are also available. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 14 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • Caters to adults only

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Reviews

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8.6

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10/10 Exceptional

I was on a solo trip and chose Samesun for its convenience; it’s just a 10-minute walk to the Banff Downtown. The room was clean, and the staff were enthusiastic and friendly. Samesun is a great choice for solo travelers.
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy walk to shuttles to skibig3. Really friendly staff and other travelers to chat with. Good vibes at the bar.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was fresh
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff
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8/10 Very good

Clean room with shower in it
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay, friendly staff. The bartender was fantastic! Overall very pleased with my stay here & will definitely be back in the future!
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay. All the ladies in my room were nice. Staff were awesome. Our bartender was super fun and I met friends to explore Banff with.
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8/10 Very good

Safe and friendly vibes.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff! End up making great friends.
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8/10 Very good

Charming and accessible, cool vibe and staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you!
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8/10 Very good

Great location close to shops and bus stops. Easy check in and reasonable price. Breakfast included also. The only downside was that the dorm shower drain was blocked and was not attended to despite letting staff know
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10/10 Exceptional

This was my first time staying in a hostel and honestly, it was a much better experience than I expected. The hostel is pretty decent, has a free breakfast, a good bar, and plenty of food spots nearby. Public transit is also super convenient, just a few meters outside the hostel. Overall, if you’re traveling on a budget, I’d definitely recommend this place. A few things to keep in mind: * Bring earplugs because some people snore and they obviously can’t help it * Carry a padlock for the locker if you plan to store valuables like your laptop or camera while going out * Bring comfortable slippers for using the washroom/shared areas and avoid walking barefoot * Carry your own essentials like moisturizer, sunscreen, toothpaste, etc. Overall, a solid budget-friendly stay.
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8/10 Very good

It was great for what is expected. Good location. Good food/drink special. Breakfast was underwhelming.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

Quite like a dorm. Good choice for skiing.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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6/10 Good

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.
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8/10 Very good

I loved the vibe of the place . Place was kept clean . Only complaint would be the AC , felt it was on a high temperature setting and dint cool the room much . It felt stuffy and hot. We kept the windows open all the time.
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8/10 Very good

Good and reasonable place to stay close to Banff ave and IGA supermarket. Also closeby near Squirell St close to Catholic Church. Its clean. Also room is clean and smell good. My only issue theres not enough space to hang out. They have common area but it easily filled up with young and bosterous people that likes to drink. Kitchen is nice and well equpped but with few sitting area it get filled quickly. Overall its a good place to stay esp if you are in a budget.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything about this place! If you’re on a family trip, this is not the place for you. But as a solo traveler, I couldn’t have been more pleased with the accommodations! I felt so safe and comfortable with the other fellow travelers around me. I’d go to bed early and woke up early with all the beds around me filled and never heard a sound. Everyone was very respectful of others space and property. I will without a doubt stay here again on future trips to Banff!
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8/10 Very good

Nothing too bad. The room is quite big. However the bunk bed is not steady enough. You can feel bed shaking and the sound when people moving on the top bed. Bathroom is clean and the toilet paper supplies enough.
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6/10 Good

While my stay was good, my only concern is that when parked underneath in there garage some of the roofing fell on to my car and while investigating the situation one of the workers just walked passed me and made no acknowledgment or ask if everything is ok. Theres only 7 stalls when then say limited parking, the girls at the front desk were super welcoming and the accommodations were clean and great.