About HI Lake Louise
Experience the Rocky Mountains and stay with us at HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre. HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre is a stunning hostel with vaulted ceilings, a sunny outdoor patio, cozy fireplaces, a sauna and even an on-site restaurant. It's an ideal place for backpackers who want to experience everything that the Rocky Mountains have to offer.
Prices: Rates are quoted for Hostelling International members. All non-members will be charged an additional $4.00 per person / per night upon arrival ($8.00 a night for private rooms). Prices included all applicable taxes. Membership can be purchased at the hostel.
HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre has a fully equipped kitchen for our guests to use complete with everything to make a home cooked meal after an adventurous day. If you are too tired to cook then let us do the cooking for you. Bill Peyto's Café is our onsite-licensed restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is a favorite with locals.
Our Rooms:
We have a variety of rooms for all travelers; if you are traveling on a budget then check out one of our great dorm rooms at a great price. Dorm rooms have a maximum of six beds. Want a bit more privacy? Traveling with a family? Then check out our private rooms and family rooms. We even have a special play area for kids!
Our Area:
At HI-Lake Louise Alpine Centre, you will have access to hundreds of kilometers of unparalleled hiking trails with an array of routes - from full day hikes that will take you to gem-like mountain lakes and to the top of rugged mountain peaks to beautiful evening walks along the Bow River. If you want to run the rapids of the Kicking Horse River we have trips leaving right from the hostel. There are tons of activities available to guests throughout the summer including horseback riding, biking, or simply relaxing on our outdoor patio with a cool beverage.
There is a lot to keep you busy through the winter. We are just minutes from Lake Louise Mountain Resort, which offers world class skiing and is a stop on the Men's and Women's World Cup Circuit. Here you'll find challenging chutes, vast open bowls, mogul fields and some of the best powder on the continent. Other winter activities include cross-country skiing, dogsledding, and ice climbing.
Other Amenities:
Free Wireless Internet in our common room and Guides Room
Internet Kiosks
Lockers in the rooms
Ski/snowboard storage
Large Kitchens
Sauna
Close to Greyhound station,
Free shuttle to Lake Louise Mountain Resort
Cancellations: Must be done by 5 pm on the day before your scheduled arrival.