HI Castle Mountain

Wilderness Hostel

HI Castle Mountain Wilderness Hostel

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Hwy 1A & Hwy 93 South
Banff National Park, Alberta

Half way between Banff and Lake Louise, HI Castle Mountain is just off the Bow Valley Parkway (Highway 1A), a quieter highway where wildlife is a bit easier to spot. Within view of the iconic Castle Mountain, the hostel gives you a taste of wilderness living with some of the comforts of home, like a cozy lounge with a wood-burning stove.

Highlights

Located in a wildlife corridor
Beautiful lounge to relax in after a long day out
Wilderness life with creature comforts

Reservations

1.866.762.4122
1.778.328.2220

central.res@hihostels.ca

Useful Info

Check-in: 17:00 - 22:00 (May to September) & 17:00 - 21:00 (October to April). Arrivals outside check-in times cannot be accommodated.

Check-out: 10:00

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Help lighten our laundry load! Feel free to bring your own towel.

Amenities

Kitchen
Campfire pit
Tourist Info
BBQ
Linens provided

All Amenities & Facilities

A glimpse of the hostel

Rooms & Beds

Shared Rooms

14-Bed Room

Dive back into your summer camp days in our women-only or men-only rooms, which sleep 14 people. Each bunk has ample storage underneath to store your belongings.

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Group Bookings

Half way between Banff and Lake Louise, HI Castle Mountain hostel provides a unique setting for groups of up to 28 seeking a rustic wilderness experience with the added perks of sleeping indoors and waking up to hot showers. Make use of the hostel's fully equipped self-catering kitchen and cozy fireplace lounge.

Groups Information

I rented the entire hostel last winter for a girls' trip with 28 ladies and we had a fabulous weekend skiing, eating, and hanging out in the comfortable hostel.