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Banff Y Mountain Lodge (YWCA)
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Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 53 reviews from 1 source
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Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

Banff Y Mountain Lodge (YWCA) Reviews

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  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Recommended for anyone who is not high maintenance and wants to save a few dollars to spend on more important activities than a hotel." source Hostelworld

    "I'd recommend the HI hostel in Banff." source Hostelworld

    "Enjoyed my stay, would recommend." source Hostelworld

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "very nice hostel, great location, very clean." source Hostelworld

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Cafe had poor service and took 15 minutes to toast a bagel." source Hostelworld

    "good value, good service, great location." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 4.7 out of 5

    "The hostel is in a very nice place, very close to downtown and to a walkable distance to almost all hikes in the Banff area." source Hostelworld

    "Great location in Banff and staff were helpful and friendly." source Hostelworld

    "The size of the kitchen and common area means u have to rush to cook and eat." source Hostelworld

    "Lovely hostel and ideal location." source Hostelworld

  • Value

    "The kitchen is very modest but it\'s a good-value purchase." source Hostelworld

  • Room

    "i hated that u have to go up to the reception to get dishes and all that stuff, it's annying and results in people keeping cooking utensils in their room and that there aren't enough for everything." source Hostelworld

    "The temperature in my room approached 40C by the end of the day." source Hostelworld

More information on Banff Y Mountain Lodge (YWCA)

Banff�s best backpackers! It�s less than a five minute walk to downtown Banff, shopping, museums and other attractions! Located on the banks of the Bow River with Mt. Rundle as its backdrop, Banff Y Mountain Lodge also offers immediate access to nature trails and the incredible beauty of the Canadian Rockies. Banff Y Mountain Lodge is absolutely the best value in town, especially for backpackers. Clean, safe and affordable. We offer 80 dormitory style rooms, as well as semi-private and private rooms at an exceptional rate. Not only that, Banff Y Mountain Lodge doesn�t charge hotel tax or GST. We feature; common areas, kitchen, Internet, free parking, laundry, sun soaked patio, security lockers, free linens, a licensed restaurant and 24/7 front desk service. Our onsite and licensed Sundance Bistro serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from 7am-9pm, 7 days a week. Breakfast specials daily, and Happy Hour from 4pm-7pm.Staff are friendly and fun, and want to share their knowledge of Banff with you. Whether you are here for a night or a few days, staff can arrange for tours, packages and itineraries.We charge your credit card a deposit equal to one night stay at time of booking. You may cancel 48 hours prior to arrival date to recieve your deposit back. All deposits are in Canadian funds.Explore the Rockies. Stay at the Banff Y Mountain Lodge � Banff�s Best Backpackers!

Total Rooms:

43

Rooms:

One double bed with full bathroom, Two double beds with full bathroom

Price

C$32-C$37 (US$27-US$30) bunk in dorm room (sleeping bag required); C$63-C$125 (US$50-US$100) double, Inexpensive

Credit Cards Accepted

MC, V

Directions

Contact the Banff Airporter(www.banffairporter.com) for a door to door service from the Calgary International Airport. The Greyhound bus station is a $6 taxi ride or a 15 minute walk from our door

Parking

Free parking

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