Samesun Banff - Hostel

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7.8
/10
Pleasant
247 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Supam

10.0
/ 10
I had a very pleasant stay at Samesun Banff Backpackers Hostel, and it truly exceeded my expectations. One of the best parts of my stay was the opportunity to meet so many fellow travellers from around the world—it created such a friendly and lively atmosphere. The rooms were very nice, comfortable, and impressively clean. I especially loved the cozy fireplace and the stunning mountain views, which made the hostel feel extra special after a long day of exploring Banff. One of the most iconic highlights of the hostel has to be the Beaver Bar. The vibe was amazing, with great music and fantastic drinks available all night. It was incredible to see people partying, socializing, and genuinely having the time of their lives. A special mention to the hosts—they were extremely kind, welcoming, and very accommodating with all kinds of requests, which made the stay even more comfortable and stress-free. Overall, Samesun Banff is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for comfort, great views, and an unforgettable social experience. I’d happily stay here again!

Rachel

10.0
/ 10
This was a great little hostel, very cozy. I don't typically stay in hostels but hotels in the area were way to expensive so I gave this a go. No regrets. I stayed in the all female room and we had our own on-suite bathroom and shower which was great (though it could use a bit more frequent cleaning, it wasn't bad though). Just a thing to note, if you value privacy, the curtains on the bunks don't cover everything, theres one end of the bed that they don't cover. Not a big deal if everyone else around you has their curtains closed, but yeah just a thing to note for people. Didn't find people too talkative, so if you wanted a social hostel, this might not be it, but for my purposes I was happy with it and would stay again.

Robert

10.0
/ 10
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...
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433 Banff Ave, Alberta, Canada, T1L 1B4

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General


Near North American Ski Lift

Location


With a stay at Samesun Banff - Hostel in Banff (Uptown District), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity and Tunnel Mountain. This ski hostel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Cave and Basin National Historic Site and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Upper Hot Springs.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Victoria Glacier - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Banff National Park Information Centre - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Canadian Ski Museum West - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Banff Legacy Trail - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Canada House Gallery - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Banff Park Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Central Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Bow River - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Tunnel Mountain Trail - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Banff Cascades of Time Gardens - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Surprise Corner - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum - 1.6 km / 1 mi

The preferred airport for Samesun Banff - Hostel is Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 136.3 km / 84.7 mi

Facilities


Spend the day on the slopes, or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include karaoke. Additional features at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services.

Dining


At Samesun Banff - Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 14 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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General

  • Microwave (shared)
  • Refrigerator (shared)
  • Terrace

Things to Do

  • Karaoke
  • Barbecue

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Hotel Services

  • Luggage storage

Nearby Facilities

  • ATM/Banking

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Samesun Banff - Hostel

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
15:00 - 00:00
Check-out:
Before 11:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

Property does not require health documentation at check-in, Professional property host/manager, LGBTQIA+ friendly, No cribs (infant beds) available, Minimum guest age is 18, No rollaway/extra beds available, Caters to adults only, Cashless transactions are available, Essential workers only - NO, Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing, No elevators

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Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 15:00 - 00:00 - to 11:00
Available rooms at Samesun Banff - Hostel
14
Number of floors in Samesun Banff - Hostel
3
Another facilities in Samesun Banff - Hostel
Microwave (shared), Refrigerator (shared), Terrace, Karaoke, Barbecue

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What are available facilities at Samesun Banff - Hostel?
There are top facilites at Samesun Banff - Hostel such as WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Samesun Banff - Hostel?
The standard check-in time at Samesun Banff - Hostel is starting from 15:00 - 00:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 11:00
What is the star rating of Samesun Banff - Hostel?
Samesun Banff - Hostel is a 2.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Samesun Banff - Hostel have?
Samesun Banff - Hostel has 3 floors.
How many rooms are available at Samesun Banff - Hostel?
Samesun Banff - Hostel has 14 rooms in total.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 247 reviews
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.2

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Jessica
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room with shower in it
Supam
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Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had a very pleasant stay at Samesun Banff Backpackers Hostel, and it truly exceeded my expectations. One of the best parts of my stay was the opportunity to meet so many fellow travellers from around the world—it created such a friendly and lively atmosphere. The rooms were very nice, comfortable, and impressively clean. I especially loved the cozy fireplace and the stunning mountain views, which made the hostel feel extra special after a long day of exploring Banff. One of the most iconic highlights of the hostel has to be the Beaver Bar. The vibe was amazing, with great music and fantastic drinks available all night. It was incredible to see people partying, socializing, and genuinely having the time of their lives. A special mention to the hosts—they were extremely kind, welcoming, and very accommodating with all kinds of requests, which made the stay even more comfortable and stress-free. Overall, Samesun Banff is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for comfort, great views, and an unforgettable social experience. I’d happily stay here again!
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filomena
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

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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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Rachel
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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This was a great little hostel, very cozy. I don't typically stay in hostels but hotels in the area were way to expensive so I gave this a go. No regrets. I stayed in the all female room and we had our own on-suite bathroom and shower which was great (though it could use a bit more frequent cleaning, it wasn't bad though). Just a thing to note, if you value privacy, the curtains on the bunks don't cover everything, theres one end of the bed that they don't cover. Not a big deal if everyone else around you has their curtains closed, but yeah just a thing to note for people. Didn't find people too talkative, so if you wanted a social hostel, this might not be it, but for my purposes I was happy with it and would stay again.
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Amy
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

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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.
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Joshua
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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Didn't sleep at all but the property, location, staff, amenities all fine.
Robert
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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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...
Liza
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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Staff are nice and location is great to go around.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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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.
Anna
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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Very helpful staff
Veneela
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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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.
Patrick
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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Charming and accessible, cool vibe and staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Daniel
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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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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Sharon
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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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.
chandni
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Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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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
DA
4.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

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Limited parking, no staff work at front desk at night.
Patricia
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

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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.
Omkar
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

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Very friendly staff! End up making great friends.
Sheila
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

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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
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Chi San
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4.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

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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”
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7.8
Pleasant
From 247 reviews
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.2

Location

9.2

Service and Facilites

8.4

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Traveler Reviews Samesun Banff - Hostel

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Jessica
8.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Clean room with shower in it
Supam
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I had a very pleasant stay at Samesun Banff Backpackers Hostel, and it truly exceeded my expectations. One of the best parts of my stay was the opportunity to meet so many fellow travellers from around the world—it created such a friendly and lively atmosphere. The rooms were very nice, comfortable, and impressively clean. I especially loved the cozy fireplace and the stunning mountain views, which made the hostel feel extra special after a long day of exploring Banff. One of the most iconic highlights of the hostel has to be the Beaver Bar. The vibe was amazing, with great music and fantastic drinks available all night. It was incredible to see people partying, socializing, and genuinely having the time of their lives. A special mention to the hosts—they were extremely kind, welcoming, and very accommodating with all kinds of requests, which made the stay even more comfortable and stress-free. Overall, Samesun Banff is the perfect place to stay if you’re looking for comfort, great views, and an unforgettable social experience. I’d happily stay here again!
Read More
filomena
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 29 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Rachel
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This was a great little hostel, very cozy. I don't typically stay in hostels but hotels in the area were way to expensive so I gave this a go. No regrets. I stayed in the all female room and we had our own on-suite bathroom and shower which was great (though it could use a bit more frequent cleaning, it wasn't bad though). Just a thing to note, if you value privacy, the curtains on the bunks don't cover everything, theres one end of the bed that they don't cover. Not a big deal if everyone else around you has their curtains closed, but yeah just a thing to note for people. Didn't find people too talkative, so if you wanted a social hostel, this might not be it, but for my purposes I was happy with it and would stay again.
Read More
Amy
icon-
6.0
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Joshua
8.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Didn't sleep at all but the property, location, staff, amenities all fine.
Robert
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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...
Liza
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff are nice and location is great to go around.
Verified traveler
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Anna
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very helpful staff
Veneela
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Patrick
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Charming and accessible, cool vibe and staff are friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Daniel
icon-
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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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Sharon
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
chandni
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
DA
4.0
/10
Reviewed 46 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Limited parking, no staff work at front desk at night.
Patricia
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 49 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Omkar
10.0
/10
Reviewed 50 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly staff! End up making great friends.
Sheila
icon-
6.0
/10
Reviewed 52 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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
Read More
Chi San
icon-Leisure
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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”
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