Samesun Banff
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Fast facts
Check in from: | 15:00 |
|---|---|
Check out before: | 11:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available |
Pets | Pets not allowed |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Non-smoking
Laundry
More about Samesun Banff
Samesun Banff
Guests are required to show a photo ID and valid credit card upon check-in. All bookings over 7+ nights will become nonrefundable and charged in full at the time of booking.
Reviews from 
Solo traveller
Comment: 11 May 2026
Stayed in: May 2026
No rating high enough for this place :)
I've been coming back to Banff over the past seven years and always stay at Samesun ^_^
It's clean, consistent, peaceful, the dorms are well equpit with bathrooms and good showers and you get a free towel! and shampoo, conditioner and shower gel is thrown in too so you dont have to worry about buying bulky plastic bottles which is great for you and the environment :)
The staff are lovely ^_^ Cant rate any of them highly enough. I came back after a four month stint in Banff years ago and when I returned years later it turned out the staff even remebered me, welcoming me back with open arms which felt really nice. Now it's my fourth/fifth time? coming here and the place has turned into a little home from home, here we're all travellers some are just staying longer than others :)
Location is fantastic too, its a short walk from the town centre so it's quiet outside. Bus stops close by for the free shuttle to the mountain, secure storage for bags, skis, boards etc, really comfortable common room and a really nice bar open to the public which serves amazing food, has happy hours and fun nights like music bingo and trivia night ^_^ Oh and in the morning they serve free buffet style breakfast in the bar :D
It's clean, consistent, peaceful, the dorms are well equpit with bathrooms and good showers and you get a free towel! and shampoo, conditioner and shower gel is thrown in too so you dont have to worry about buying bulky plastic bottles which is great for you and the environment :)
The staff are lovely ^_^ Cant rate any of them highly enough. I came back after a four month stint in Banff years ago and when I returned years later it turned out the staff even remebered me, welcoming me back with open arms which felt really nice. Now it's my fourth/fifth time? coming here and the place has turned into a little home from home, here we're all travellers some are just staying longer than others :)
Location is fantastic too, its a short walk from the town centre so it's quiet outside. Bus stops close by for the free shuttle to the mountain, secure storage for bags, skis, boards etc, really comfortable common room and a really nice bar open to the public which serves amazing food, has happy hours and fun nights like music bingo and trivia night ^_^ Oh and in the morning they serve free buffet style breakfast in the bar :D
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 15 Mar 2026
Stayed in: Mar 2026
Easy walk to shuttles to skibig3. Really friendly staff and other travelers to chat with. Good vibes at the bar.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 31 Dec 2025
Stayed in: Dec 2025
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!
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!
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 31 Oct 2025
Stayed in: Oct 2025
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.
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.
Anonymous traveller
Comment: 7 Oct 2025
Stayed in: Sep 2025
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.
Excellent location
433 Banff Ave, Banff, T1L 1B5, Canada|0.64 km from city centre
Check in and check out
Check in from:
15:00
Check out before:
11:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel
Please contact the hotel for details about adding extra beds.
Please contact the hotel for details about adding a cot.
Pets not allowed
Breakfast available
Breakfast options
Western breakfast
Breakfast price
Please contact hotel for price information
Breakfast times
07:30 - 10:00 from Monday to Sunday
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests are required to show a photo ID and valid credit card upon check-in. All bookings over 7+ nights will become nonrefundable and charged in full at the time of booking. Reservations with 8 or more people will be flagged as a group booking and different policies will apply. Guests must contact the property before/after booking. We do not allow credit card authorizations which allow another person (not present) to pay for the reservation. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian present. Failure to arrive on the day of check in, will result in the booking being cancelled as a no show with cancellation fees applying.
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