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HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

2.0 star property
Downtown Calgary exploration begins right at the door, with an arcade room for gaming fun and a rooftop terrace offering spectacular city panoramas

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HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel, in downtown Calgary, offers a lively base for travelers. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, arcade games, and city views from the rooftop terrace. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and multilingual staff assist with travel planning.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is £68
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 beds)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 beds)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (6 beds)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Private)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Private) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Private)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (4 beds)

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (4 beds) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed only (4 beds)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Room, Shared Bathroom (6 beds)

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Exclusive Room, Shared Bathroom (6 beds)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Max 4 People)

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 4 People) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 4 People)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Ensuite (Max 5 People)

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 5 People) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Ensuite (Max 5 People)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Located in Downtown Calgary, a neighbourhood in Calgary, HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Calgary Tower is a notable landmark, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Chinook Centre and Cross Iron Mills Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stampede Park or Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Calgary travel guide
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520 7 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2G 0J6

What's nearby

  • Calgary Central Library showing interior views and art
    Calgary Central Library
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stephen Avenue featuring a city and street scenes
    Stephen Avenue
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Calgary_CalgaryTelusConventionCentre_6221159_-2
    Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • BMO Centre showing a statue or sculpture
    BMO Centre
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Calgary Tower which includes a high rise building, a city and views
    Calgary Tower
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • City Hall Station
    5 min walk
  • Calgary Heritage Station
    10 min drive
  • Calgary International Airport (YYC)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tim Hortons
    3 min walk
  • Tim Hortons
    6 min walk
  • Fort Calgary
    9 min walk
  • Fortuna's Row
    6 min walk
  • Platform Calgary
    4 min walk

About this property

HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

Hostel near Scotiabank Saddledome
Located close to Calgary TELUS Convention Centre and BMO Centre, HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel provides a rooftop terrace, an arcade/games room and a library. In addition to laundry facilities and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Bike hire, concierge services and outdoor furniture
  • Luggage storage, a vending machine and barbecues
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free property and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Guidebooks and local maps

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (CAD 10 per day); discounts available
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: CAD 10 per day(20 ft away; open 24 hours)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 15.5343 mi (25 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

HI Calgary City Centre
Hi Calgary City Hostel Calgary
HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel Calgary
HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel on 8 Mar 2026 start from £68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:30 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel located?

Located in Downtown Calgary, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Studio Bell, Stampede Park and Calgary TELUS Convention Centre. BMO Centre and Calgary Tower are also within 15 minutes. City Hall Station is only a 5-minute walk and Centre Street Station is 8 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 255 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb staff, clean rooms, clean shared kitchen, comfortable beds I would stay here again anytime. I stayed in a private room. Overall, excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RuiGao

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and good space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, friendly staff. Met some nice people from all over.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lokesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean rooms and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dupinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all things are clean and staff also too good ✨✨
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus Paolo G.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly, and helpful. Ideal location to stay if you’re not from around — easy to meet travellers and accessible via ctrain!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean. My roommates were nice. The only thing is there was a sign in the washroom saying to complete your shower in 3 minutes. Who is showering in 3 minutes? Other than that it was a pleasant stay. Would recommend if you’re a more extrovert type of person.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Great location. Pleasant and welcoming staff. Very clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naa Lamle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Neat facility , excellent kitchen area, love the reading / study room - bunk beds could use some curtains for privacy also too narrow bed stairs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and clean and quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience, especially for the first time in a hostel. Everything was clean and so much was offered for a great price. Will definitely stay here again when in Calgary!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay again anytime I need to be downtown

Very clean and quiet Friendly helpful staff Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was nice, always a decently kept property and the staff is always nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Lots of parking around the hostel. Staff were very friendly and nice. Bed was very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tacia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My stay was great staff was very friendly. I will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SANGHO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything's easy and convenient, and friendly staffs
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

AndreasIno

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

My otafest stay.

It was ok .. the selection of food was a little bit lacking.the staff where helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanchit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience… great staff… good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Steevan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is superb ,rooms are good but if you guys can do better in breakfast it would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhavneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Affordable and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

GLMCV

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Near train and bus stations. Near Calgary tower and there’s a superstore almost just right across the street. With free breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jatin

Pretty affordable and convenient location. Also has ready room and other nice common spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all super friendly and helpful. Only downside was the storage as it quite narrow and doesn’t fit a large suitcase but other than that place was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aswin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, safe and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023