Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback

Samesun Banff - Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only hostel with restaurant and bar/lounge

Choose dates to view prices

Samesun Banff - Hostel is in downtown Banff with a vibrant social scene at The Beaver Bar's outdoor dining. Travelers can buy ski passes on-site, relax on the sunny terrace, and enjoy room WiFi. Guests praise the attentive staff for a home-away-from-home atmosphere.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 14 of 14 rooms

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

View all photos for 10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

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

10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Blackout curtains
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

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

Bed in 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Entire 8-Bed Private Dormitory

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

Entire 8-Bed Private Dormitory

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 8

View all photos for Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite (Mixed Gender)

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

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Ensuite (Mixed Gender)

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In Bed In 14-Bed Dormitory With En-Suite (Mixed Gender)

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

Bed In Bed In 14-Bed Dormitory With En-Suite (Mixed Gender)

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 10-Bed Dormitory With En-Suite (Mixed Gender)

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

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

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1

View all photos for Bed In 10 Bed Mixed Dorm (Mixed Gender)

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

Bed In 10 Bed Mixed Dorm (Mixed Gender)

Fireplace
Heating
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 1
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4

What's nearby

  • Banff National Park Information Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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
  • Cave and Basin National Historic Site - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪PARK Distillery Restaurant + Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Evelyn's Coffee Bar - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Samesun Banff - Hostel

Hostel near Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
Located close to Tunnel Mountain and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, Samesun Banff - Hostel provides a terrace, laundry facilities and a bar. Hit the slopes at this hostel featuring ski passes. The on-site restaurant, The Beaver Bar, features al fresco dining and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and barbecues
  • ATM/banking services and karaoke
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Samesun Banff - Hostel have thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Reception

Banff International Hostel

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Game room
7.6 out of 10, Good, 373 reviews
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Banff International Hostel

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
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

Is Samesun Banff - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Samesun Banff - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Samesun Banff - Hostel located?

Conveniently located near the ski slopes, this Uptown District hostel is in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Cave and Basin National Historic Site, and close to winter sports, such as snowshoeing and sledging. Tunnel Mountain and Banff Gondola are also within 3 mi (5 km). Banff Station is 11 minutes by foot.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Samesun Banff - Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. The property itself is pretty tired, the shower had orange mold around the bottom edge and floor. There was no lid on the bathroom bin (it had broken and not been replaced) which was unpleasant with 6 females in the room! The kitchen is too small to even make a hot drink in if a few other people are using the space too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Catia

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

Affordable

Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time staying in a hostel and it exceeded expectations! I walked in and went straight to the happy hour (4-6pm) and met great people immediately! The atmosphere was conducive to socializing and have a great time. Additionally, the (bunk) beds were very comfortable and I felt safe staying there. I would stay there again for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

prasanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly there was nothing in specific that we liked about the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sheila

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

6/10 Okay

Sue

Would have liked staff to show courtesy. Their policy stated that they do not make reservations and yet when a bed was identified, they stated that it was reserved. The following morning, no one had used the same bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bad hostel in Banff.

This is a hostel, not a 4 star hotel. That said, it was not even a mediocre hostel experience. "Free on-site parking" should read "a few free on-site parking spaces". When we observed that the hostel spaces were full, we were told that most street parking was pay parking, but if we looked several blocks away, there might be a few open free parking spaces (in a completely tourist overrun town - yeah right). It was hot with window but no fan to move the air - absolutely miserable night. Very lumpy mattress. Doors sqeaked all night despite other guests trying to be quiet. In comparison, we also stayed at the Lake Louise hostel 2 nights. It was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

filomena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Ayumi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
ダウンタウンには歩いてすぐに行けます。 他のゲストは皆親切で、マナーが良かったです。 ほとんどは問題ありませんでしたが、滞在中一つだけ残念なことがありました。 2泊しましたが、初日に宿へ帰ると私の荷物がありませんでした。 フロントに尋ねたら荷物は全てベッドから回収されていました。 その後は別の部屋に案内されましたが、すぐにルームキーをもらうことが出来ず、何時間か待つことになりました。 私はどうすれば良かったのでしょうか？
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

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

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