Title: Samesun Banff - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Samesun Banff - Hostel Mountain ski retreat with restaurant and bar/lounge ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/044c232c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/6e800546.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Al fresco dining, serves dinner and happy hour](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/c9667f2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/5e027a7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/3f48db9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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. 8.0 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Laundry - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 12 - Oct 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 13 - Oct 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=6596428&PinnedHotelID=6596428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/a67cb4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Fireplace Heating Portable fan Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/a67cb4fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 6 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom 8.8 Excellent 5 reviews ### Highlights Fireplace Heating Portable fan Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/3dae5d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Fireplace Heating Portable fan Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/3dae5d19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 8 Bed Female Ensuite Washroom ### Highlights Fireplace Heating Portable fan Blackout curtains Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/8208b45f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 10 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom ### Highlights Fireplace Heating Portable fan Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![In-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6596500/6596428/5a16ab47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 14 Bed Mixed Ensuite Washroom 7.0 Good 4 reviews ### Highlights Fireplace Heating Portable fan Blackout curtains Shower/bath combination Hairdryer Shared/communal kitchen In-room safe - Mountain view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBanff-Hotels-Samesun-Banff.h6596428.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBanff-Hotels-Samesun-Banff.h6596428.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.18228%2C-115.56593&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=g_br7KUa5PoV0Y1kyt7kuyPMijc=) 433 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, T1L 1B4 #### What's nearby - Banff Lake Louise Tourism Bureau - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles - Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Tunnel Mountain - 6 min drive - 0.7 miles - Upper Hot Springs - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles - Banff Gondola - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles #### Getting around - Banff Station - 11 min walk - Calgary International Airport (YYC) - 96 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Good Earth Coffeehouse - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Canadian Brewhouse - ‬7 min walk - ‪Park Distillery + Restaurant - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Old Spaghetti Factory - ‬8 min walk - ‪Indian Curry House - ‬8 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, tour/ticket information and a front desk safe - ATM/banking services, karaoke and barbecues - Luggage storage and smoke-free property - 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6290000/6282800/6282725/35817b43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Banff International Hostel Uptown District - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Game room 7.6 Good 368 reviews £89 includes taxes & fees 2 Nov - 3 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=6282725&PinnedHotelID=6282725&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7710000/7700400/7700310/b5624f60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### HI Banff Alpine Centre - Hostel Tunnel Mountain District - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services 8.0 Very good 531 reviews £81 includes taxes & fees 14 Oct - 15 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=7700310&PinnedHotelID=7700310&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Check-in/check-out kiosk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4320000/4316300/4316261/aa87bf56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rundle Chalets Harvie Heights - 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6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=76403873&PinnedHotelID=76403873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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