We stayed here on a visit through from Calgary to Vancouver. We had a private double bedroom which was functional and clean. As a hostel it was good value; not noisy and a great location for Banff and getting to all the nerby sights. The guy on reception was quite helpful about local walks and restaurants. We only stayed 2... more

Stayed for a week and the full amount was charged at the desk on arrival. I could see why after a day. The dorms were 8 beds to a room, smelly and the general state of cleanliness was poor. The majority of people staying in my dorm weren't travellers at all but transient workers who come to Banff to work... more

Pros: Very friendly helpful staff Great location, within walking distance to all attractions Cons: Building work - due to continue until January 2008, we were not informed of this upon booking and it was very noisy at times. Kitchen - it was very old and needed a revamp Bedrooms - were clean but very old and dated, needed a revamp more

We stayed in the private room with two double beds and a private bath for $110 Canadian, with no taxes. Undoubtedly a good deal in Banff, but it would be really wise to pay a little more for a hotel along Banff Avenue, in Canmore or elsewhere. It was extremely warm during our stay and the hallways and our room... more

We stayed there in private room with shared bath room. The rooms have obviously not seen any touch up for 30 years therefore 80$/night are ok for Banff in the peak season. But the shower curtain of the same age in the tight shower cabin is more than disgusting!! An investment of $10 for a new one would justify a... more

When we arrived we saw the construction work going on on the top floor, about which we had not been told about during booking. However, this did not cause too much problems in terms of noise apart from a few mornings. The room with private bathroom was very basic, which is fine, but was not very clean. Added to this... more

Recently spent 3 nights at the Y in Banff at the end of our holiday to the Rockies. The price and location attracted us, and they both definitely lived up to expectations (nice to be 5 mins out of the main town as there is a massive contruction effort going on there and it's noisy/dusty!). I know it's a hostel,... more

This was a great place to stay for an exceptionally low price. my husband and i had our own room with private en-suite, towels and hairdryer in room. free parking. whilst the room was basic in its decor, it was immaculately clean, warm and comfortable, and for the price $24 can dols in total, was an absolute steal. i am... more

The accommodation is excellently located and cheap in the off season (58 canadian dollars for a double with shower room) but be aware that until Nov 2007 building work is being undertaken - they're adding an additional floor of accommodation to the main block with the rooms directly below (3rd floor) still being occupied, so it could get noisy! This... more