Book Your Stay

Book Your Stay

Book Your Stay

Pick a Hostel

Book Your Stay

Check in → Check out

People

See our groups page for bookings of 10 or more friends.

Consulte notre section groupes pour les r�servations de 10 personnes ou plus.

Explore Alberta

Home of the Canadian Rockies

Some of Canada's most iconic landscapes can be found inside Alberta - with its stunning glacial lakes, towering mountain peaks, wide open ranchland and a cowboy attitude to top it off. This is the home of picture-perfect Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper as well as hardworking cities of Calgary and Edmonton.

Alberta is known for

  • Snowsports
  • Rocky Mountains
  • Cowboys
  • Festivals
  • Grizzly bears

What People Love About This Province

  • The Canadian Rockies in all their glory
  • Banff National Park and Lake Louise
  • Calgary and its cowboy twang (and the Stampede)
  • Big mountain skiing
  • Easing into the Prairies

Did You Know?

  • According to Marvel history, Wolverine was born in Alberta
  • The bloody caesar was born in Alberta
  • The phrase “trick or treat!” first began in Alberta

16 hostels in Alberta

HI Athabasca Falls Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Fully-equipped kitchen
    Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Library
    Library
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided
  • Free wifi
    Free wifi

HI Banff Alpine Centre

Banff, AB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Bar on site
    Bar on site
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • No Air-conditioning
    No Air-conditioning

HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Calgary

Calgary, AB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Luggage storage
    Luggage storage
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage

HI Canmore, Alpine Club of Canada

Canmore, AB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Patio
    Patio
  • BBQ
    BBQ
  • Laundry room
    Laundry room
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

HI Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Campfire pit
    Campfire pit
  • Tourist Info
    Tourist Info
  • BBQ
    BBQ
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Edmonton

Edmonton, AB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • TV room
    TV room
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lounge
    Lounge

HI Hilda Creek Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lounge
    Lounge

HI Jasper

Jasper, AB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Cafe on site
    Cafe on site
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Wheelchair accessible
  • No Air-conditioning
    No Air-conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking

HI Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel

Kananaskis, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Laundry room
    Laundry room
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free Coffee
    Free Coffee
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

Lake Louise, AB

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Meeting room
    Meeting room
  • Patio
    Patio

HI Maligne Canyon Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
  • Sauna
    Sauna
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Mount Edith Cavell Wilderness Hostel

Jasper National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Tourist Info
    Tourist Info
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

HI Nordegg, Shunda Creek Wilderness Hostel

Nordegg, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Tourist Info
    Tourist Info
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Lounge
    Lounge

HI Rampart Creek Wilderness Hostel

Banff National Park, AB

  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Campfire
    Campfire
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Sauna
    Sauna
  • Linens provided
    Linens provided

Related Offers & Discounts

Ski Marmot Basin

Get 15% off lift tickets, rentals and ski lessons

More Info
Moose Travel Network

10% off your next adventure with Moose

More Info
VIA Rail Canada

Get 10% off your train ticket for you and up to three friends.

More Info
Hertz Car Rental

Get up to 10% car and van rentals around the world

More Info
Bounce

15% off your luggage storage

More Info
Banff Cycle
Banff, AB

10% off all bike rentals and tours

More info
PhoneBox

Get $10 off your first month and pay no sim card fee

More info
Mountain Man Mike's

Get 15% off eco-friendly bus fares in Western Canada

More Info
Freeheelin' Adventures

Get 10% off on all hiking, snowshoeing and nordic ski tours

More info
Sundog Transportation

Get 20% off bus transfers between hostels in the Rockies

More Info
Poparide

Get $5 off your first ride on Poparide

More Info
The Paddle Station

Get 15% off on equipment rental

More info
Jasper Planetarium

Get 10% discount on Planetarium Experience or Planetarium & Telescope Combo

More info
Rooster Café & Kitchen

15% off food and beverages

More
Hostel Bike Rental

Get a $2 discount on your bike rental

More Info
TELUS Spark

Save $8 on your admission

More Info
GearUp Mountain Sport
Canmore, AB

Get 10% off gear rentals

More Info
Sundog Tours

Get 15% off sightseeing tours in Jasper National Park

More Info
Maligne Adventures

Get 20% off a sightseeing adventure in Jasper National Park

More Info
Maligne Rafting

Get 20% off your rafting adventure

More Info
Metro Cinema Society

Get $2 off your movie ticket

More Info
Ocean-Air Freight

Get 10% off all air and sea freight

More Info
Oak and Vine

Get a 10% discount on wines and craft beers

More Info
Jasper SkyTram

Get 15% off your adult or youth flight ticket purchase

More Info
Snowshoe Rental

Get 20% off snowshoe rental

More Info
Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives

Get 20% off your entrance ticket and 10% off at the gift shop

More info
Wilson Mountain Sports
Lake Louise, AB

Get 10% off rentals

More Info
Friends of Jasper National Park

Get a 10% discount at the gift shop

More Info
Fort Calgary

Get 25% off entry to this National Historic Site

More Info
Checkers Pizza and Kabab

Get a 10% discount on a purchase of $20 or more

More Info
Calgary Outdoor Centre

Get 10% off all outdoor equipment rentals

More Info
Canada Olympic Park

Get 20% off a multilingual tour of the Olympic venue

More Info
Snowtips-Bactrax
Banff, AB

Get 10% off all gear and equipment rentals

More Info

Tap into HI's huge network of discounts the moment you get your membership card. You can keep saving while you travel and long after you get back.

More Discounts

Need More Inspiration?

The Wilderness Series: Winter at HI Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

Your snow-covered adventure hub

January 17, 2024
...

9 reasons the Rockies are way better in the winter

Sorry, bears: you snooze you lose.

October 23, 2023
...

6 ways to experience Banff without a car

You don’t need a car to make the most of Banff!
July 14, 2023
...

How can you truly travel solo in a world that's more connected than ever?

Is your itinerary crafted on others’ and social media’s expectations... or your own?
June 21, 2023
...

The best Canadian hostels for every style of traveller

What kind of traveller are you?

May 15, 2023
...

Our favourite bike routes in Fernie

Discover our favourite bike routes around the world-class quaint town of Fernie.

April 30, 2023
...

How to spend winter in the Rockies... without skis

There might be a shortage of snow in the Rockies this winter, but that doesn't mean there isn't anything fun to do!

February 21, 2023
...

The Canadian working holiday IRL: Six travellers share their stories

If you need a sign to take the leap, this might be it
January 11, 2023
...

The best Canadian ski resorts with hostels nearby

Your next ski trip doesn't have to break the bank. Head to a ski hill with a hostel instead!

December 02, 2022
...

10 ways to save money on your next Canadian winter ski trip

Because shredding those fresh, powdery runs can cost a chunk of change!
November 18, 2022
...

8 hot springs in western Canada guaranteed to keep you warm this winter

Time to let off a little steam

October 24, 2022
...

8 ways to get the very best of shoulder season travel

Ah, the sweet spot between summer and winter... here’s how to make the most of it.

September 07, 2022
...

Back to the Rockies: What's changed and what's stayed the same

With travel restrictions gone, here's what the Rockies looked like this summer.
August 19, 2022
...

Our best Canadian hostels for summer stargazing

If you’re travelling in western Canada, here’s where to stay to catch the best of the shooting stars.
July 26, 2022
...

An Aussie's guide to driving in Canada

Just because you've driven in the land down under doesn't mean you're prepared for the great white north!
June 17, 2022
...

History of a Hostel: HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre

Get to know the history of this iconic mountain hostel in Banff National Park
May 13, 2022
...

22 in ’22: Summer festivals to visit across Canada

Festivals are BACK and we've rounded up our must-dos for the season.
May 09, 2022
...

The best places in Canada for a working holiday

Canada is a big place! Discover our fav places to work, travel and live like a Canadian.

April 29, 2022
...

How to turn your Rockies road trip into a real Canadian safari

Get in, we're going wildlife spotting!

April 03, 2022
...

Why you should stay at a hostel to start your Canadian working holiday

New friends, tons of activities, budget-friendly options and more. Start your working holiday at a hostel.

April 03, 2022
...

22 free and cheap things to do in Calgary

Cowtown knows how to go big, but your budget doesn't!

April 03, 2022
...

Why April is the best time to ski in the Canadian Rockies

Think it's time to pack away your winter gear? Nah, the fun is just getting started.

March 07, 2022
...

6 of our favourite places in Canada to get away from it all

Our top picks for getaways when you really need to disconnect and digitally detox.

February 10, 2022
...

Canadian Olympic legacies you can still experience in Vancouver, Whistler and Calgary

Stand where great things have happened, right here in Canada's host cities.

February 08, 2022
...

11 weird winter activities you should think about trying this year

There's a whole lot more to winter fun than skiing and hockey.

January 10, 2022
...

The best places in Canada to get fully in holiday mode

Feeling the need for some holiday cheer? Here are our favourite spots to find just that.

December 06, 2021
...

How to go to Canada right now (and why you want to)

The borders are (mostly) open (ish) and international travellers can finally come back to Canada!

November 03, 2021
...

Our favourite bike routes in Jasper

With wide open valleys and lots of sunshine, Jasper is a cyclist's paradise. 

August 13, 2021
...

18 tips for the ultimate Rockies road trip

Where to go is easy, but here’s how to get the most out of this must-do road trip

August 03, 2021
...

The best hostels for working remote in Canada

Now that you've mastered the art of working remote, it's time to take your skills on the road.

July 05, 2021
...

Calgary has just named a park after the founding sisters of HI Canada

The sisters who created North America's first hostel have been commemorated in a park overlooking the city they called home.

June 09, 2021
...

The best international food markets in Canada for your global foodie fix

Find flavours from around the world in these international food markets, delis and shops in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax

June 01, 2021
...

How to master the art of the picnic this summer

Up your al fresco dining game this picnic season with these pro tips.

June 01, 2021
...

The best hostel private rooms in Canada

Not feeling dorms? What about a caboose? A cabin? A yurt?

May 28, 2021
...

Our favourite bike routes in Kananaskis

Kananaskis offers miles and miles of paved and gravel riding path riding and it's a great way to explore this wilderness playground.

May 13, 2021
...

Our favourite bike routes in Canmore

For road cyclists or mountain bikers, Canmore has it all. Here are our favourite trails.

May 13, 2021
...

Our favourite bike routes in Lake Louise

Cycling is a fantastic way to get around the Lake Louise area no matter your skill level—here are the spots to do it.

May 12, 2021
...

Our favourite bike routes in Banff

There's no better way to experience the grandeur and wonder of Banff than by bike. And you don't need to be a seasoned pro to do it! 

May 12, 2021
...

Raising adventurous kids through wilderness hostelling

One mom’s reflections on a decade of wilderness adventures with kids.

April 07, 2021
...

One year later: the impact of the pandemic on our hostels and our people

Two hostel managers share their thoughts on the heart-breaking effects of the pandemic.

April 05, 2021
...

HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel receives funds to harness the sun

Thanks to your support, we’re now powered by even more sunshine

December 22, 2020
...

My rent-a-hostel staycation in the Rockies wilderness was just what I needed this year

Just you, your bubble and nothing but nature.

December 02, 2020
...

I’m a Canadian “stuck” abroad right now, and here’s what I miss the most about home

Should I stay or should I go? This expat decided to stay in Ecuador but now that she can’t easily come home, nostalgia has set in.

September 25, 2020
...

September is hands down the best month of the year in the Rockies

Just when you think summer is over...

August 26, 2020
...

19 epiphanies you’ll have on your next Canadian road trip

Hit the road and discover a few undeniable truths about this country (and yourself)

August 24, 2020
...

I backpacked in the Rockies this summer and here's how it went

A hostel road trip through the Rockies was just the safe, comfortable and fun trip I needed this summer

August 18, 2020
...

10 places in Canada that’ll make you feel like you’re in another country

International travel is tough to do right now, but who needs it with these homegrown gems

June 26, 2020
...

9 socially distant things you can still do when you travel this summer

Think summer travels will be boring this year? Nope, nope, nope.

June 25, 2020
...

9 ways to visit the Canadian Rockies virtually right now

They look almost as good on a screen as they do in person. Almost.

May 13, 2020
...

12 awesome Canadian places you can visit right now from home on your couch alone

It’s like regular travelling but you can pack way less.

March 27, 2020
...

Help bring solar power to HI Beauty Creek Wilderness Hostel in the Rockies

This little spot in the wilderness is in the running for an HI Sustainability Fund grant.

March 10, 2020
...

5 winter escape ideas waiting for you at hostels in Canada

We’ve got special deals all over the place to help you save money.

February 21, 2020
...

20 places you gotta visit in 2020

Not sure where to go next? We got you covered.

December 18, 2019
...

12 most Instagrammable places in Canada in winter

Capture Canada in all her wintery, shimmery, ‘grammable glory.

December 09, 2019
...

A coffee-lover’s guide to staying caffeinated in a hostel

Sorry, Tim Horton’s, we don’t need you where we’re going.

December 02, 2019
...

13 free or cheap things to do in Jasper

Mountain life doesn’t have to be pricey

November 27, 2019
...

10 cozy Canadian foods to try this winter

Warm yums for cold tums

November 04, 2019
...

8 Canadian hostels within walking distance of a brewery

We did this very important research so you don’t have to.

October 04, 2019
...

13 free or cheap things you gotta do this fall in Canada

‘Cause I’m freeee, free-falling...

September 12, 2019
...

12 ways to squeeze every last drop out of summer, starting now

Is it too much to ask for summer to last forever?

August 20, 2019
...

Q&A: Travelling Canada with Nomad Junkies

The nomadic bloggers tell us all about their road trip across the country.

July 22, 2019
...

A local’s guide to Calgary

There’s more to Calgary than the Stampede

July 16, 2019
...

12 free things for travellers in Canada

Enjoy these freebies from coast to coast.

May 27, 2019
...

​A local’s guide to Jasper National Park​

These are the best things to do in Jasper.

May 14, 2019
...

The best places in Canada to experience spring

Spring's gonna spring.

April 29, 2019
...

The most eco-friendly destinations to visit

Travel guilt-free to these 10 environmentally friendly destinations.

April 23, 2019
...

The best small towns in Canada you'll want to visit

Travel off the beaten path.

February 15, 2019
...

Help HI Calgary build a solar power system

We need your votes to win the Hostelling International Sustainability Fund.

February 12, 2019
...

Cannabis in Canada: What you need to know when travelling

Welcome to new Amsterdam.

January 26, 2019
...

9 best places in Canada to visit in the winter

Embrace the snow in these magical destinations.

November 19, 2018
...

10 ways to travel more sustainably

Environmentally friendly travel is possible.

October 19, 2018
...

How to not be a jerk to wildlife in Canada

They sure look cute and cuddly but they definitely have their etiquette rules.

July 24, 2018
...

Exploring the Rockies without a car

You don’t need a car to explore this chunk of Canadian paradise.

April 12, 2018
...

Welcome to town: A new hostel for Jasper

There's a brand new hostel coming to Jasper, Alberta

February 28, 2018
...

Cross-Canada by rail: All aboard The Canadian

There’s nothing quite like crossing Canada in a train.

February 20, 2018
...

The snow-lover’s guide to doing winter right in Canmore

There’s a lot to love about Banff’s lesser-known next-door neighbour.

January 25, 2018
...

8 things to do by moonlight in Jasper

You don’t want to miss the long winter nights up here.

January 22, 2018
...

10 hostels you’re gonna want to check out in 2018

Need some inspo for your 2018 travel bucket list? We’ve got heaps of it.

December 22, 2017
...

Totally untrue myths about Canada

Think Canada is all flannel and Celine Dion? It’s not! Well, not usually. But sometimes. Maybe.

November 15, 2017
...

5 ways to get all up in Canada’s fall colours

Ready to embrace fall in all its cozy and colourful glory? Here’s where to do it.

September 19, 2017
...

Go veggie: 10 must-try vegetarian restaurants across the country

You don’t need to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy an amazing meatless meal. Here are 10 spots that will definitely hit the right spot.

July 20, 2017
...

4 Options to Work, Travel and Explore Western Canada!

Leaving home for a few months is stressful enough. Here are some tips to make your arrival in Canada nice and smooth.

April 10, 2017
...

The 10 best things to do in Banff on a budget

You've heard about Banff, but come see for yourself what the hype is all about.

March 28, 2017
...

Great Canadian Road Trip Tips

Nothing but the wide-open road and an entire country to explore. Get ready for your next road trip in Canada.

March 28, 2017
...

The best places to get coffee in Canada

Even if some Europeans insist on saying that there is no good coffee in Canada, there are actually many places to visit to get your fill of caffeine… good and tasty caffeine.

March 27, 2017
...

Oh, and we've got a lot more to say! 

Read on