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HI-Banff Alpine CentrevsCastle Mountain Chalets
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, HI-Banff Alpine Centre scores slightly better than Castle Mountain Chalets. HI-Banff Alpine Centre comes in at #15 in Banff with praise from 2 reviews like Lonely Planet, Oyster.
HI-Banff Alpine Centre
Oyster
Lonely Planet
801 Hidden Ridge Way, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3, Canada
From $65/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Budget
"The 54-room HI-Banff Alpine Centre is a budget hostel situated a five-minute drive outside of the town of Banff." Full review
"Buildings are classic mountain-lodge style without classic mountain-lodge prices. Rooms are spic-n-span; choose from dorms, private doubles and cabins. " Full review
Castle Mountain Chalets
Oyster
New York Times
Lonely Planet
Junction of Hwy 93 S & 1A, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B5, Canada
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Free Parking
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Castle Mountain Chalets are ideal for anyone who is looking for a nature retreat in the park without having to camp." Full review
"Save by renting a cabin with its own kitchen and wood-burning stove at Castle Mountain Chalets (from 210 dollars) at the foot of Castle Mountain between Banff and Lake Louise"
See the World, in Canada
July 20, 2021
"These log chalets are plain inside but offer a surprising number of mod-cons, including DVD players, dishwashers, wood-burning stoves and even iPod clock-radios." Full review