Hostel Bear (Canmore, Alberta) - Hostel Reviews

Also Known As:: Hostel Bear Hotel Canmore; Hostel Bear Hotel; Hostel Bear Canmore, Alberta

Address: 1002 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, Alberta T1W 1N6, Canada (Formerly "Bear Country Lodge")

Region: Canada > Alberta > Canadian Rockies > Kananaskis Country > Canmore

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #8 of 18 Specialty lodging in Canmore

Price Range: $

Hotel Class:2 star (2*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Canmore’s newest hostel! Conveniently located one block from downtown Canmore. The Hostel Bear sleeps 170 guests. The spacious dorm rooms sleep 4-10 guests, with privacy curtains and night lights on each bunk, in addition each room has its own an en suite. Private rooms are also available. Amenities include large fully equipped kitchen, free wireless access and a large common lounge. Our friendly, helpful staff are here 24 hours a day to ensure your stay exceeds expectations! ... more less

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Brent B

Kearl Lake Alberta

1 review

“Home sweet home”

Reviewed May 7, 2013

Greeting fellow travelers. I've been staying at the Hostel Bear on and off for over 3 years. I work in Northern Alberta for three weeks and stay at the Bear on my week off. Its my home away from home. Having travelled extensively (Over 50 countries and territories) this is the best equipped Hostel I've ever been in. The large... More

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heather7811

Newmarket, Canada

“LIFE CHANGING!”

Reviewed April 13, 2013

The Hostel Bear... most amazing place i have ever stayed. I travel very frequently and have stayed in a number of B&Bs, hotels,motels,hostels ect...i have never felt more at "home" than with the Hostel Bear. The kind and generous staff are there for your every need and concern. Not only do they have fun activities that everyone can participate in... More

Hello, Thank you for your review. It is very nice to hear that we have made such an impact with you. It is our pleasure to help make every ones stay as enjoyable as possible regardless of time of year. We encourage everyone to participate in any events we have and we are pleased to see you enjoyed them so... More

James R

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

“Beware of the Bed Bugs”

Reviewed April 11, 2013 via mobile

Recently stayed at the hostel bear and after the 2nd night our group experienced bed bugs in our room, staff then moved us and ensured us it was going to be dealt with but the bugs came back, again asking the staff if the problem will be rectified they started treating the room themselves without professional help and did not... More

Hello James, I am sorry to hear you have been misinformed regarding your groups reservation with us. It was an unfortunate event that your room had to deal with an issue of bedbugs which we are certain was brought to us by a fellow traveler traveling within your group. Rest assured all of our staff are trained and certified to... More

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SolotravelerTraveler

traveler

“Awesome hostel”

Reviewed April 10, 2013

Hello travelers, I just spend couple days at the hostel bear and I fell in love with the place. I was skeptical because of the previous comments but I could not afford anything else, you know when you travel light you have a small budget. I asked if the problem was resolved and the manager assured me than the entire... More

Hello, Thank you kindly for your review, we are very pleased to hear previous reviews did not keep you from experiencing what we have to offer. I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay and were kind enough to leave a reviews. We appreciate all reviews good or bad and take them all very seriously. Look forward to seeing you... More

SnowSeeker73

Edmonton, Canada

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

6 helpful votes

“Clean, friendly, but not quiet”

Reviewed March 30, 2013

Have stayed at this hostel a few times, and have always found the facilities clean and the staff friendly and helpful. But the trains that run behind the hostel are loud and bothersome. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper.

Hello, Thank you for the review, I am sorry you found the train to be loud as we are indeed situated right next to it. We have joined along with each hotel along Bow Valley Trail that also run along the tracks to get them moved just to the other side of the highway. Things look positive and we hope... More

krivinjon

“Hostel Bug!!”

Reviewed March 28, 2013 via mobile

We stayed here in a group and several of us had Bed bug bites all over our bodies from sleeping in the rooms her. It happened in both rooms we stayed in. It does not seem like the management here takes this problem seriously. This affected our whole stay negatively. Else from the bugs the facilities are great. Very noisy... More

Hello, I apologize your stay was not as enjoyable as we would like it to be. As stated in a previous review response we care very much so about any issues that arise during anyone's stay and take pest control very seriously. We have top of the line pest control bedding, soaps, cleaners, and in a rare case like your... More

Holmquis

“Bedbugs, don't go there!”

Bedbugs have been a known problem for this hostel for some time now. We have been forced to stay at the hostel partly because of prior arrangement with a course we're doing and partly because of the no-cancellation/no-refund policy that applies at the hostel. If it wasn't for the money we would go somewhere else, so should probably you. Any... More

Hello, I am sorry for your negative review of us. We take ever issue very seriously and all staff are trained to deal with any matter put their direction including pest control issues. We take precautions and treat rooms regularly and are inspected monthly. It is an unfortunate event that your group had someone bring these pests with them on... More

Jack_187

“Good Times”

Reviewed March 18, 2013 via mobile

This place is wicked! Staff is nice too. There is a train once in a while but no big deal. I will recomend it to my family and friends. Nice hardwood floors.. Big kitchen.. Pool table.. Bar / Lounge is cool too. The Private rooms are very nice! A warm cottage feeling all around Wood & Fireplaces everywere.. Also free... More

Hello Jack, Thank you for the review we are glad we could provide you with a pleasant experience. I hope the fireplace was able to keep you warm on what has been some strange weather we have been having lately. Thank you, More

Janette P

Earth City, Missouri

“Bed bugs”

Reviewed March 5, 2013

I went to the Hostel Bear in Canmore this past summer.The kitchen is fantastic and the location is great, even with the train tracks just on the back of the building. The problem came when I got bitten by bed bugs all over my body.Staff knew about it and the managment did not care about this issue at all. This... More

Hello Janette, I am sorry you feel as though management did not care about any issue you may have had. We take every issue very serious regardless of what that issue may be. We get inspected on a regular basis and have never been given a negative report. We have always taken every precaution possible to make sure our hostel... More

deathracerJH

Grande Cache, Canada

“Always Great”

Reviewed February 21, 2013

I have stayed here mulitple times now. Staff are helpful and friendly, facilities and rooms are very clean, and you always meet super people from all over the world. I look forward to staying here each time I pass through.

Thnank you very much for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed meeting some of the many different people we get daily. Thank you, More

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Hostel Bear, Canmore, Alberta

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