Samesun Backpackers Banff

The good people at Samesun Backpackers Banff sure know how to have a good time. You could be out on the slopes during the day, and having a great time in the Beaver Bar in the evening. Summer or Winter, there's lots to do in Banff, and Samesun Banff has got great staff with the energy to enliven your visit.

Hostel of the Week, February 8th to March 18th 2013
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Banff International Hostel, Alberta

Banff International Hostel stives to provide a comfortable stay to anyone looking for simple and quiet accommodations while enjoying the wonderful scenery in Banff National Park and surrounding areas.

Situated conveniently just off Highway One, Banff International Hostel is just a couple blocks away from the heart of downtown. Whether you are a long-term traveler, first-time tourist or someone in between, the Banff International Hostel provides simple, comfortable and clean accommodations to suit all of your needs.

Hostel of the Week, Jan. 2nd to Jan. 15th 2013
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Backpackers Hostels Canada

Samesun Banff Backpackers

Samesun Banff is the perfect place to base yourself in Alberta's iconic Rocky Mountains in both summer and winter.

Accommodation are centrally located right on Banff Avenue. The hostel is just a quick walk to downtown Banff's shops, restaurants and bars. Varied attractions and activities suit all traveler tastes and backpacker budgets. Shuttle busses to the local ski and snowboarding mountains will pick you up just steps from the hostel's front door. The Samesun hostels have been providing quality accommodation to backpackers looking for a gateway into Alberta’s great outdoors in the Rocky Mountains with it's beautiful vistas and adventures.

Samesun Backpackers provides top quality, affordable accommodation with Samesun Backpackers when you get back from a long day exploring. This is a Canadian holiday you will never forget!

Hostel of the Week, Nov. 4th to Nov. 28th 2012
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Samesun Banff, Alberta

As you can see in the photo, Samesun Banff had a rocking Halloween party. Other Samesun hostels that are part of the Backpackers Hostels Canada network include Samesun Revelstoke, Samesun Vancouver, and Samesun Kelowna.

Hostel of the week November 6th to November 21st 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Samesun Banff

If you are looking for an affordable hostelling community in the Rockies, look no further than Samesun Banff. Nestled in Banff National Park, it is as pure an iconic `Canada` as you`ll get in one place. Samesun Banff is the only hostel right on the main strip of Banff Avenue and a 5 minute walk to all of local shops, restaurants, pubs, and clubs, pretty much everything the town has to offer.

A recently converted 4 star hotel, the Samesun Banff has all the amenities a backpacker could want in a home away from home. With ensuite bathrooms, kitchen and dining areas, free WiFi, free continental breakfast and free parking, the Samesun Banff also boasts a clean and comfortable environment, with spacious dorm rooms, a great atmopshere and friendly, helpful staff.

Also Home to the legendary Beaver Lounge, there are weekly Open Mic nights, live gigs and weekly trivia. This is a great place for a traveller to meet new people on similar journeys.

Known for its legendary theme parties, the Beaver is a guaranteed good time!

Hostel of the Week, August 16th to 30th 2011
Submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada

Samesun Lodges - Banff, Alberta

The new Banff backpackers is located directly on Banff avenue located steps away from everything Banff has to offer.

The backpackers is also home to the Beaver Lounge! Banff's only backpacker pub directly on Banff Avenue! Featuring Open Mic nights, DJ's playing and weekly backpacker parties! Cheap cheap drinks and $6 dinner specials. This bar is the newest hot spot of downtown Banff.

Most dorm rooms have Jacuzzi's in the room. The hostel also features some of the nicest private rooms of any hostel in the country and SameSun's activity program is second to none!

The backpackers also offers free continental breakfast, free WiFi, public internet terminals, and essentially any other creature comfort you need!

Hostel of the Week, December 8th to 13th 2010
submitted by Kennedy Jones
Backpackers Hostels Canada