Samesun Banff

About Samesun Banff

Samesun Banff on Banff Ave is where the season workers, young international travellers, and anyone who wants to be close to the nightlife without paying hotel rates end up. The Beaver Bar attached to the hostel is one of the livelier spots in Banff after 10pm and the energy from the bar carries into the building.

You are paying for the social atmosphere and the central Banff Ave location and accepting that light sleeping is not part of the deal. Dorm rooms are the primary format with private rooms available at a modest premium. The staff know Banff well enough to give useful advice about trails, conditions, and where to eat on a budget.

The location means you do not need a car for anything. Walk to the Banff Gondola, walk to the trails, walk to dinner, walk back. The most logistically efficient budget option in Banff for people who want something social in the evening.