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HI Calgary City Centre Reviews

520-7th Avenue S.E., Calgary T2G 0J6, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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87%Overall Rating

From 39 ratings
  • 83%Character
  • 89%Security
  • 89%Location
  • 91%Staff
  • 83%Atmosphere
  • 88%Cleanliness

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  • Avid Traveller: 10-20 Reviews Added
  • Globetrotter : 20+ Reviews Added
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77%

It would be handy if in the kitchen everyting is named where the cultery, pots, plates,... are. Every morning you have to search your way around.

  • Globetrotter
  • 07 May 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Female, 25-30
  • (21 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We will be looking into getting some signage for the kitchen for the future convenience of our guests. Thank you for the comment! Best regards, Jason Wong Manager

100%

Excellent, 100 %, not too much to said, 100 meters to the first free zone ltr station, etc.

  • Globetrotter
  • 30 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 31-40
  • (23 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the positive review! We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of our central location and the free LRT within downtown. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Jason Wong Manager

80%

I THOUGHT THE PLACE WAS FINE , I COULDN'T FIND FAULT WITH THE PLACE FOR THE PERIOD I WAS THERE C.O'REGAN

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for reviewing us here on hostelworld! We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Happy Trails, Jason Wong Manager

100%

Staff are very helpful about Calgary services and how to get around town. Overall, the hostel is amazing clean, great facilities, atmosphere (little party but not too much), and great breakfast.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review on hostelworld. It's great to know that you found the hostel's cleanliness and amenities to be well taken care of. We are very glad the staff was able to help you with directions and other useful tips about Calgary. Best regards, Jason Wong Manager

100%

Top hostel management and staff A1 friendly atmosphere clean good breakfast and a great way for new people in town to start off and get to know some people defo reccomend it

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Apr 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the positive review. We are happy that you were able to enjoy the free breakfast as well as meet new people and get started in Calgary! We wish you safe and happy travels! Best regards, Jason Wong Manager

93%

Parking lot was muddy so that made it difficult to keep footwear clean. Even with ear plugs in, I could hear people walking through the halls all night, which wasn't good for someone who had to get up early to go for a job related test. It was my first time staying in a hostel so I didn't know what to expect. Maybe next time I will book a hotel room if I have an important activity the next day or get a room to myself on the top floor if they are offered.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Mar 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. The spring thaw unfortunately does result in a bit of a muddy parking lot. We're hoping the city will be able to complete their construction projects soon so we can offer a paved lot again. We do have single rooms available, if you would like to stay in one next time you're in town, please give us a call, we'd be happy to book one for you. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to see you again soon! Regards, Colin Middleton Assistant Manager

73%

too expensive for 6 bed dormatory


87%

Good cosy hostel with friendly staff. Excellent sleeping quarters (nice wide beds and comfortable rooms) with individual lockers, a nice chilled out common room downstairs and good wireless reception.

  • Globetrotter
  • 19 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Male, 31-40
  • (39 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for taking a moment to review us on hostel world. We're pleased to hear that you found the beds/rooms excellent, and enjoyed the TV / games room. We're also glad that you found our staff friendly and took advantage of our free internet! Happy trails, Jason Wong Manager

77%

Friendly staff and generally a nice, clean hostel. A good place to stay if in Calgary. Good free breakfast from 6:30am

  • Avid Traveller
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (12 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for leaving us a review. It is always a joy to hear that guests enjoy our free breakfast. We're glad that you found the staff to be friendly and the hostel's cleanliness to meet your standard. Best Regards, Jason Wong Manager

100%

I can say beteween 1 and 10 points, i can give 12 !! First because the staff makes you feel like at home, also you have space for read or stay with your computer in a quiet area, if you want to talk and meet more people you can goes to the lobby or the kitchen, for me is probably one of the best hostel that i have been. I really high recomend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Female
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for taking a moment to leave a review for us on hostelworld. We are delighted to hear that you have enjoyed the common areas and talking/meeting other travelers. We are also glad that you found the staff made you feel at home and found HI-Calgary to be one of the best hostels you've been to. Thank you for the glowing recommendation. Best regards, Jason Wong Manager

100%

All of the staff at HI-Calgary are awesome. The dorm room are clean, very big and has a locker. There are 3 common areas (TV room, reading room, and the main lobby). The kitchen is pretty clean for the amount of people that stay here. They have free hot chocolate, breakfast, coffee and tea. The wifi is fast. The location is only blocks away from downtown. The guests are friendly.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Japan
  • Female, 31-40
  • (3 reviews)


90%

I'm a random end of the city but tram makes up for that. Best atmosphere I've been in for a while, well balanced between social able and party. Staff know the city and always help you out. Kitchen is spot on and is always clean. Mattress was a bit of a let down for me, but hey it's a hostel not the Sheraton.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for the review. We are glad that you took advantage of our central location which is two blocks away from the free city train. Thank you for the compliments on the staff and cleanliness. Happy Trails, Jason Wong Manager

93%

very cool little place. rooms are comfortable. the outside looks bit sketchy and tacky but the inside is done up very well. staff where friendly and helpful and the common rooms had a very open atmosphere for meeting and talking to other travellers. thanks for your hospitality

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for leaving a comment on hostel world. We do apologize for the outside construction at the moment and any inconvenience it may be causing. We're happy that you enjoyed our staff and the atmosphere of the hostel. Hope to see you again soon! Best Regards, Jason Wong, Manager

93%

The hostel is very good, I liked its location(downtown) the staff is very friendly besides when you need help they answer your doubts. The Breakfast so good you can eat pancakes, bread you have butter, jam, etc. If you find a place close to the downtown That is the place

  • Novice Nomad
  • 14 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Chile
  • Male, 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review! We're very glad to hear that you took advantage of our free breakfast and our central location. Thank you for your compliments on the staff. Best Regards, Jason Wong, Manager

100%

they go out there way to help .the hdostel kept in great comdition ervey time i come back there is diffent things done there . Breakfast excellent. and location is centrlly located and just few mins away down town and ctrain.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 31-40
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for leaving your feedback on Hostel World. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our breakfast and location, as well as our helpful staff. Thank you for noticing the changes we make to improve the hostel - your comments are appreciated. Best regards, Jason Wong, Manager

87%

Good location, fairly spacious rooms.

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for taking a moment to leave a review for us! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our location and the room space. Happy Trails, Jason Wong, Manager

97%

Moved to Calgary and used this hostel as transition accommodations until I could find something more permanent and was extremely impressed and I know I am going to miss some of the friendly faces. The location is phenomenal, just steps to the local C-train line (which is free from there through downtown), The zoo, Fort Calgary and the Glenbow museum are short walks away. The staff does its very best to take care of any needs and is always willing to give advice about what to do and where. The ho

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)


90%

Place is good, clean and has free breakfast, lacks any real character, as you would expect in a large commercial hostel. facilities and wifi work well, is expensive compared to many hostels but cheap compared to Calgary.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks for posting a review on your recent visit. We're glad that you enjoyed our free breakfast and took advantage of our free wifi. Hope to see you soon. Best regards, Jason Wong, Manager

100%

HI Calgary is excellent the staff is helpful and polite, also the place is constantly been cleaned to a high standard taking into mind the amount of people passing through it is kept in top condition. Just want to thank Jason and all the staff for a enjoyable stay and I'll definitely be staying there again.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Ireland
  • Male, 25-30
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
Thank you for staying with us. We are happy to hear you found our staff to exceed your expectations and found that our cleanliness was kept at a high standard. Have a safe trip! Best regards, Jason Wong, Manager

70%

It's a typical hostel - mostly dormitories with 6 beds (which are ok), lockers and sometimes snoring people inside - typical things which you have to count with on a backpacker-trip. The bathrooms / showers were clean, the meetingrooms were warm and friendly. The breakfast was a little bit poor - tea, bananas, muffins, pancakes, toast and marmalade jam / peanut butter. Sadly the Wifi was down in the time of my stay and they couldn't fix it. But I would recommend it for a short stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 31-40
  • (6 reviews)


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