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Samesun Banff - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Karaoke room
Al fresco dining, serves dinner and happy hour
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4
  • Place, Banff National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff National Park Information Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
    ‪12 min walk‬

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom

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Excellent
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  • Sleeps 1
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Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Single Bunk Beds
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  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 7 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

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 hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets 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 laundry facilities, a terrace, and an ATM
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

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

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
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

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.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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

Samesun Banff - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 284 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Zi-Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to shuttles to skibig3. Really friendly staff and other travelers to chat with. Good vibes at the bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are nice and location is great to go around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jessica

Clean room with shower in it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Juncheng

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location and price!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Frédérique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy bed, clean place, lovely hostel in general
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't sleep at all but the property, location, staff, amenities all fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kamal Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is nice just like any budget hostel however the staff is super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm really sad to be leaving....it was truly a magical stay here for me....the staff is kind and caring and the facility itself is really great....I already miss being there...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to meet travellers from around the world
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Patrick

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
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a very welcoming place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

BEN

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

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
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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
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Hannah

Safe and friendly vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Catia

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

Affordable

Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kaya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great, parking was very limited and difficult
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10/10 Excellent

christy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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