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Samesun Banff vs Castle Mountain Chalets
Both Samesun Banff and Castle Mountain Chalets are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Samesun Banff scores slightly better than Castle Mountain Chalets. Samesun Banff ranks #19 in Banff with positive reviews from 2 reviews including Lonely Planet, Oyster.
Samesun Banff
Oyster
Lonely Planet
433 Banff Avenue, Banff, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1A5, Canada
From $26 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Oyster
Budget
"Samesun Banff is a dorm-only backpacker hostel with an extremely walkable location right on Banff Avenue."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Samesun is zanier, edgier and a little cheaper than other local budget digs, and features a large central courtyard with barbecue, an on-site bar, plenty of activities and 100 dorm beds."
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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
Oyster
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."
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New York Times
"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
Lonely Planet
"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."
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