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Samesun Banff - Hostel

2.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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

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

6 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

8 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

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  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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14 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Bed In 10-Bed Dormitory With En-Suite (Mixed Gender)

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Bed In 10 Bed Mixed Dorm (Mixed Gender)

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About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

Adults-only hostel with a restaurant and a bar
After a day on the slopes, return to dine at the restaurant and drink at the bar/lounge. Additional amenities at Samesun Banff - Hostel include ski passes and complimentary wireless internet access. Change of towels is available on request.
Samesun Banff - Hostel offers 14 shared accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Banff hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, hair dryers, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Samesun Banff - Hostel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Victoria Glacier. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, laundry facilities, and a terrace
  • 14 minutes by foot from Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and a 5-minute drive from Tunnel Mountain
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.

The Beaver Bar - This bar serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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. 105 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dasom

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Veneela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and accessible, cool vibe and staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nathalia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

chandni

Liked: Amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

DA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limited parking, no staff work at front desk at night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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