2-Star Hotels in Banff

My husband and I stayed at this hotel in October 2022. We found the front office staff very friendly and able to answer all our questions. It was nice having coffee, tea, and infused water available in the front lobby at all times. The rooms were well decorated and clean. Our room had a microwave, mini fridge and a Keurig with pods and cups. Very convenient. We also had a great view of the mountains from our room on the third floor...with a balcony, two seats and a table that we used often. The odd number rooms are located in the front of the hotel with a view of the mountains. Rooms with even numbers are in the back and overlook a courtyard and other buildings. Parking was convenient and easy to access. The only drawback was the breakfast included with our stay. We ate in the breakfast area 5 times and every time we ate we ended up with syrup on our arms or clothes from the previous diner. We never saw the tables being wiped down at all. The food was okay. Basically the same thing every day. This hotel is within walking distance of a grocery store and all the shops and restaurants down the main street (Banff Avenue) and the side streets I would have rated this a hotel 4.5 if I had the option. I would stay there again and would definitely recommend it.

I actually enjoyed my stay at this hostel. The staff are very accommodating and welcoming. I stayed in a room with mix men and women. I was surprised at first if I am in the wrong room because when I went in the room there were women. I just confirmed that it was the right room when I saw another male. So, 2 males 4 females. They were actually very kind and they respect each other for example they do not disturb another person because he/she might be resting. It is also good to meet other people of different nationalities. They have a kitchen that we can use. I had 2 breakfasts and it was pretty much a bonus for me. Breakfast was good. They also have their own bar where you cane eat and drink. Overall, amazing!

I stayed at the HI Banff for just 2 nights, and got to experience 2 different ‘types’ of private rooms. I had initially booked online for a 4-6 female dorm (there weren’t any private rooms left on the third agent site when I had placed my booking), but when I asked to be switched to private upon arrival, I was fortunately offered the option to stay at a 6-person dorm - all by myself - for the first night, and then move over to a private log cabin for the second. Both were interesting experiences, and the room decor (especially with the electronic hearth in the log cabin) definitely made you feel like you were staying at a quasi-wilderness hostel. It was fun on the whole, despite the slight inconvenience of having to move between the two nights. Both the shared shower room and the private en suite shower/bathroom were clean and well-maintained, with decent water pressure and hot water supply, which are extremely important things to have when you’re visiting Banff in its subarctic state...! I didn’t use the kitchen or patron the hostel’s restaurant (called Cougar Pete’s), so unfortunately can’t comment on those aspects. I will say, however, that the only downside of this hostel would be its relative distance from downtown Banff (i.e. the centre of Banff Avenue where all the shops and restaurants are located) - it takes a good 20-min uphill walk from Banff Avenue up to Tunnel Mountain Rd where the hostel is located, and for any season that isn’t late spring, summer or early fall (okay, so winter is the biggest issue I guess), I don’t think you’d find walking for 20 plus minutes out in -10 degree Celsius conditions quite the idea of a pleasant stroll, especially after dinner when it’s dark and bitterly cold, lol. There’s of course the option to take public transport (the Roam transit bus), with Bus No. 2 stopping at Douglas Fir station (the hotel right next to HI Banff), but bear in mind this is a bus that comes at 25-minute intervals. So, not the most convenient arrangement, and something to be aware of when planning your itinerary. Overall though, I really enjoyed staying at the HI Banff, and found it a rather lovely experience as a first-time visitor to Banff. On a side but related note, I’ve rarely been let down by the HI chain, and I’ve stayed at more than 7 HI hostels by now...

We had 3 nights here and were exceptionally comfy with 2 Queen beds , on-site parking, TV, easy walk to town and a great host( Elsia). Breakfast was included and it was exceptionally generous! It is left in your fridge and they restock it daily. Included hard boiled eggs, muffins, egg and bacon rolls, juice, fruit, yoghurt, cereal , oats and snack bars. Kept us going into lunch as we had sone of breakfast to take fir the day. Parking is onsite, a little tight when full but it all worked. I would definitely stay again.

Excellent location with very helpful staff. You have the grocery store IGA right next door and can walk to all the restaurants and shops. The rooftop hot tubs were really nice too! They’re kind of small but have a nice kitchenette. The only downfall is there isn’t any designated parking, but it’s free after 8pm and we usually found parking on the street right out front. I would highly recommend this place for others to stay at!

It's a little far from downtown, but it's within walking distance so it's not a problem. There was a group of students staying there so it was a little noisy, but the room was clean and comfortable. I was able to leave my luggage there before check-in, so it was easy to go out.

All the staff have been incredibly friendly, helpful and efficient. Room was lovely and clean and comfortable, the toiletries provided were amazing! Breakfast included in the price was so helpful we filled up on breakfast with cereals, muffins, cooked breakfast and my boyfriend loved the made to order omelettes, they knew his order by the 3rd morning. Then we'd go out for the day and wouldn't eat again untill the evening. After a long day out in the snow and cold weather we'd warm up in the hot tub and steam room.

A cozy and warm place to stay in Banff! The location is really good, and the room is well-cleaned. All the people there are nice and willing to help. We have great time there :)

Our stay was wonderful w the exception of 2 things: 1: The bedding was super thin (just a sheet and thin blanket) and I froze half the night, wearing my winter coat as a blanket...even w the heat cranked up. For the price, I expected to be comfortable. There were no extra blankets in our 1 bedroom, 2 floor suite. 2: Dogs r allowed at the hotel which I am ok w BUT we were woken up at 6 am by a large dog staying above us who was FREAKING OUT and barking constantly like it was trying to attack something or someone and my 6 year old is TERRIFIED of dogs! We had no choice but to leave our hotel room early in the morning to escape the dog's constant barking and when checking out, didn't even get so much as an apology from the staff when telling them why we were forced out of our room at 6:30am on our 15 year anniversary/my birthday. I wasn't expecting much but we were only there for 1 night and felt a little robbed of our stay and our little girl was traumatized by waking up to dogs that sounded like they were coming through our floor to attack us!!! If u r going to leave your dogs in a hotel alone, ensure they aren't going to freak out the entire time u r gone!!!! A very disappointing stay at our most favorite hotel!!!!

A must go hotel if you live on IG. You will take great photos anywhere in the hotel. Service is great and the ginger shower gel were so great and unique that made this place very memorable. It was a little dry in the room and the sharp edges of the furnitures might be a pain if you bumped in. Overall I had a good time here. Our Room was beautiful Furnished; the location is next to downtown. Recommend to gern Z and those Millennials without kids.