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title: "Samesun Banff, Banff (AB): reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Samesun Banff in Banff (AB): rated 8.7 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★
# Samesun Banff

Banff, Banff (AB), Canada

8.7 ·  Very good 415 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 26 in Banff (AB) ·  6.4 Location score
## About Samesun Banff

Samesun Banff is a hostel in Banff, Banff (AB), Canada. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 415 reviews. Facilities include free breakfast, bar, free wi-fi. It is 90 m from the centre of Banff (AB). The nearest airport, Calgary International Airport (YYC), is 109 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 17

433 Banff Avenue

## How Samesun Banff scores

Better rated than 58% of hotels in Banff (AB)

-   Guest rating **8.7**
-   Location **6.4**
-   Public transport **7.0**

Banff (AB) average

## Amenities

Free breakfastBarFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **54**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **16**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Banff station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">710 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Calgary International Airport (YYC)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">109 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">245 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Banff (AB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">90 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Revelstoke Railway Museum290 m
-   Whyte Museum #7570 m
-   Historic Luxton Home Museum650 m
-   Mosquito Creek880 m
-   Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies940 m
-   Banff Park Museum1.0 km

## Samesun Banff: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Samesun Banff. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hostel. Reception assistance is offered at the hostel featuring luggage storage. Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hostel's tours. During chilly days and evenings, the hostel provides an in-house fireplace to ensure your warmth. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hostel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Samesun Banff, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hostel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. In select rooms within the hostel, a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and instant tea is available to cater to your requirements when desired. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and towels for your convenience. Begin your day carefree at Samesun Banff, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience. At the hostel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. At Samesun Banff, guests with diverse dietary needs are accommodated by offering an array of cuisine options, including kosher and halal. Create unforgettable moments with your fellow voyagers just steps away, at hostel's karaoke rooms and bar, for a delightful evening together. At Samesun Banff, visitors have the option to receive groceries directly in their accommodation, ensuring outstanding comfort and simplicity when it comes to meals. At the hostel, discerning guests can also enjoy on-site culinary facilities like shared kitchen tailored to their preferences. During your stay at hostel, an array of engaging activities and amenities guarantees a delightful experience. Engage in delightful snow adventures with other visitors, assured that ski slopes is effortlessly reachable while you relish the finest winter experiences.

### Compare

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## Questions about Samesun Banff

### How do guests rate Samesun Banff?

Samesun Banff has a guest rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 415 reviews, which is better than 58% of rated hotels in Banff (AB).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Samesun Banff?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Samesun Banff include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### How far is Samesun Banff from the airport?

The nearest airport, Calgary International Airport (YYC), is 109 km away in a straight line.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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