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Offering guest kitchen facilities, HI-Canmore / Alpine Club of Canada is located 4.5 km from Canmore city centre. Access to free bicycles is available. Free WiFi is included. Mountain views can be enjoyed from each room at HI-Canmore. Shared bathroom facilities are provided for all rooms. A family room features kitchenette facilities. A shared lounge including 2 gas fireplaces and a games room are provided for guests of Alpine Club of Canada/HI-Canmore. A furnished terrace offers views of the surrounding area. Silvertip Golf Course is 6.4 km from this hostel. Canmore Nordic Centre is 14 minutes’ drive away. Hostelling International is a membership organisation. All non-members can purchase a membership card upon arrival or an additional fee will be added to the room rate. See the fine print for more details. Smoke free property.
Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 75 reviews
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Excellent
9.2
Pros: I love the common area, it’s super cozy and has a great view. Doing your laundry there is cheap too, $3 per load including drying
Good
7.9
Pros: Nice lounge and good facilities.
Excellent
8.0
Pros: The location was excellent, with a beautiful view and trails right next to the hostel. The beds were very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. We loved the large kitchen and that there was a fridge/shelving available to store food for cooking. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. The place overall was very clean.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Lovely location, beautiful view of mountain, great supply of utensils in the kitchen, comfortable sitting area. Added bonus of free tea and coffee.
Excellent
10.0
Pros: A lot of privacy for a hostel. We stayed in the Boswell room. Shared kitchen and bathroom with only one more unit. It was very clean, comfortable, towels were supplied. Amazing view and surrounded by forest.
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Overall 9.2 Excellent
Based on 75 reviews
Vibe
10.0
Amenities
10.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Room
8.4
Location
7.6
Service
4.5
Room
8.5
Location
8.0
Room
7.9
9.2 Excellent
Pros: I love the common area, it’s super cozy and has a great view. Doing your laundry there is cheap too, $3 per load including drying
Cons: The hostel is on a hill out of town, so you can really only get around by car
7.9 Good
Pros: Nice lounge and good facilities.
Cons: Staff at checkout were unhelpful.
8.0 Excellent
Pros: The location was excellent, with a beautiful view and trails right next to the hostel. The beds were very comfortable and the staff were friendly and helpful. We loved the large kitchen and that there was a fridge/shelving available to store food for cooking. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. The place overall was very clean.
Cons: One downside however was that there were only two washrooms available for all the people staying at the Hostel. Also the showers were located in the only two washrooms so you may have to wait awhile if both are occupied. The air in the hostel was also very dry when we went which was early fall.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Lovely location, beautiful view of mountain, great supply of utensils in the kitchen, comfortable sitting area. Added bonus of free tea and coffee.
Cons: Receptionist could be a bit more helpful with advice on where is good places to visit and let us know where things are
10.0 Excellent
Pros: A lot of privacy for a hostel. We stayed in the Boswell room. Shared kitchen and bathroom with only one more unit. It was very clean, comfortable, towels were supplied. Amazing view and surrounded by forest.
Cons: There was no garbage bin in the bedroom.
Offering guest kitchen facilities, HI-Canmore / Alpine Club of Canada is located 4.5 km from Canmore city centre. Access to free bicycles is available. Free WiFi is included. Mountain views can be enjoyed from each room at HI-Canmore. Shared bathroom facilities are provided for all rooms. A family room features kitchenette facilities. A shared lounge including 2 gas fireplaces and a games room are provided for guests of Alpine Club of Canada/HI-Canmore. A furnished terrace offers views of the surrounding area. Silvertip Golf Course is 6.4 km from this hostel. Canmore Nordic Centre is 14 minutes’ drive away. Hostelling International is a membership organisation. All non-members can purchase a membership card upon arrival or an additional fee will be added to the room rate. See the fine print for more details. Smoke free property.
Located in Canmore, Basecamp Lodge is in a provincial park, within a 15-minute walk of Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Canmore? This hotel has 530 square feet (49 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 657 reviews
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Excellent
9.0
Pros: How easy the virtual check in was
Excellent
10.0
Pros: Great place to stay in the heart of Canmore. Beautiful, comfortable and exceptionally clean rooms. Note - IF you stay in the BaseCamp Lodge, you do not get access to the hot tub only to the sauna which we didn't realize until arrival when we were told we were allowed to go there. You have to be staying in one of the Base Camp Cabins.
Excellent
8.5
Pros: Everything was so new, as they had just opened a week prior. The breakfast nook was lovely. The rooms were clean and spacious. I loved the small feel of Base Camp Lodge. Breakfast is included (pastries, bagels, fruit, yogurt, milk, coffee, juice). Towels replaced upon request only. Keurig in the room. I think with a bit more time they will work out the kinks! The TV in the room was big and high-def! Just note this is right next to the train, but it didn’t bother us (they have earplugs provided)
Excellent
10.0
Pros: The easy / automatic check in before arrival so you can just walk to your room.
Okay
5.4
Pros: Location was not bad - close to Banff and there were many rabbits around the hotel
Excellent
10.0
Pros: This wonderful location (Canmore) deserves great accommodation and it truly is (and was for me). Besides everything and super comfy bed, there were free treats in the fridge such as bottles with fruit juice, energy bar, cheese, muffins and apples.
Good
6.0
Pros: Rooms seperate from the kitchen and minimal noise at least upstairs when they close the doors. Lots of hot water, good shower.
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 657 reviews
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.5
Services
8.6
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.0
9.0 Excellent
Pros: How easy the virtual check in was
Cons: Thought I had paid for a mountain view room and did not get one
10.0 Excellent
Pros: Great place to stay in the heart of Canmore. Beautiful, comfortable and exceptionally clean rooms. Note - IF you stay in the BaseCamp Lodge, you do not get access to the hot tub only to the sauna which we didn't realize until arrival when we were told we were allowed to go there. You have to be staying in one of the Base Camp Cabins.
Cons: I wish they would state that they do not do breakfast on their site as a couple other reviews stated they did? Just note breakfast isn't included within the price of these rooms, you need to travel into town for breakfast. Rocky Mountain Bagel Company is right next door within walking distance which was great! We went there both days.
8.5 Excellent
Pros: Everything was so new, as they had just opened a week prior. The breakfast nook was lovely. The rooms were clean and spacious. I loved the small feel of Base Camp Lodge. Breakfast is included (pastries, bagels, fruit, yogurt, milk, coffee, juice). Towels replaced upon request only. Keurig in the room. I think with a bit more time they will work out the kinks! The TV in the room was big and high-def! Just note this is right next to the train, but it didn’t bother us (they have earplugs provided)
Cons: 1) the hot tub was not ready for use yet (I was really looking forward to that)
2) the parking is very tight, if you get back late...good luck!
10.0 Excellent
Pros: The easy / automatic check in before arrival so you can just walk to your room.
Cons: Liked everything.
5.4 Okay
Pros: Location was not bad - close to Banff and there were many rabbits around the hotel
Cons: Room was booked for three people, but it was prepare only for two. Staff was also not very helpful to get pillow and linen for the third bed. Breakfast started at 7 to 9 and even it was VERY basic, some goods have run out of stock already before 8. Overall experience with hotel staff was not at the level of other hotels we visited during this trip. It was much overpriced comparing to other hotels/locations during 3 weeks trip from Vancuver, Whistler, Jasper, Banff, Glacier - all the way to Yellowstone.
10.0 Excellent
Pros: This wonderful location (Canmore) deserves great accommodation and it truly is (and was for me). Besides everything and super comfy bed, there were free treats in the fridge such as bottles with fruit juice, energy bar, cheese, muffins and apples.
Cons: That , I could not stay longer...
6.0 Good
Pros: Rooms seperate from the kitchen and minimal noise at least upstairs when they close the doors. Lots of hot water, good shower.
Cons: A little wierd there was no shower curtain or drip towel for the floor for after a shower. Booked online but when I got there there was no record of it although I had a printout at home.
Located in Canmore, Basecamp Lodge is in a provincial park, within a 15-minute walk of Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre and Yamnuska Mountain Adventures. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Planning an event in Canmore? This hotel has 530 square feet (49 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Top tips for finding the perfect Canmore hostel
If you’re traveling to Canmore on a budget, booking a hostel can put you just as close to major attractions and trailheads of the Rocky Mountains as local hotels, but at a significantly lower cost. Hostels in Canmore are well located and will also offer you the chance to bond with other explorers during guided tours.
When you’re looking around for hostels in Canmore, you’ll have a few different areas to choose from. There are a handful of hostels located in the downtown Canmore area, which is convenient to the area’s shops and restaurants and is also near the trailheads for Mt. Rundle and Mt. Townsend. The nearby town of Banff also has several hostels available, and this location offers better access to the northern mountains, like Cascade Mountain and Mt. Norquay.
If you’re heading to Canmore with a group of family or friends, booking the right hostel is a crucial part of ensuring that your trip goes smoothly. HI–Banff Alpine Centre is a great option for groups, because they offer private rooms that can accommodate two people each, so it is easy to calculate the appropriate number of rooms for your party. This hostel also houses an on-site cafe and bar where you and your group can relax after a day in the mountains.
For solo travelers looking for a hostel in the area where they can meet up with other travelers, the Canmore Hotel Hostel located in the downtown area of Canmore is a great option. This hostel is one of the best hostels in Canmore for solo travelers because of the billiards room, the on-site bar, and spacious common areas where you can meet and interact with other guests. The Canmore Hotel Hostel, in addition to being great for meeting other travelers, is located near most of the area’s shops and restaurants for your convenience.
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