Hostel

HI Edmonton

9.6Superb(919)

Edmonton, CanadaView map3.71km from city centre

10+ staying
Free WiFi
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About

HI Edmonton is surrounded by mature trees and lies on a quiet and safe residential street, located one block south of Whyte Avenue in Edmonton's historic Old Strathcona neighbourhood. This area makes up Edmonton's most popular neighbourhood and prominent arts & entertainment district.

Independent live music, theatre and films, copious pubs and clubs along with a multitude of restaurants and cafes are all clustered together to form an unrivaled local arts and culture scene. Whyte Avenue is also home to many trendy shops and the year-round Farmers' Market, so if your pleasure is people watching and mixing with the coolest Edmontonians this is your type of destination.

And security is important, that's why we have personal backpack-sized lockers for each bed in our 2-Bed, 4-Bed, 6-Bed and 8-Bed dorms.

Travelling with a laptop? All rooms and common areas have free WiFi, so you can surf the net or stay in touch with friends & family.

9% tax will be added to your bill on arrival

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HI Edmonton is part of HI Canada, a not-for-profit organization on a mission to build a community of conscious travellers who share a greater understanding of people, places and cultures.

Please note that HI/YHA discounts are not available to members as part of this booking.

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

Taxes Not Included

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Facilities

Free Parking
Free WiFi
Free Luggage Storage
Bicycle Parking
Meeting Rooms
Adaptors
Jobs Board
Coworking Space

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Reviews

9.6Superb(919)

Value for Money
9.7
Security
9.6
Atmosphere
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Staff
10.0
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4

Summary of traveller reviews

HI Edmonton offers a fantastic location, close to shops and public transport. Guests frequently praise the exceptionally friendly and helpful staff. The hostel is noted for its cleanliness and good facilities, including free coffee and tea. Some recent guests found the beds uncomfortable and the rooms can be hot.

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Stayed in Jul 2026

9.4

Connor

Male, 18-24, England

Massive fan of HI hostels in Canada and this is no different. Reception staff are amazing and great facilities. Location is a tad bit out the way but buses are frequent 🙌

Stayed in Jul 2026

Brittney

Female, 31-40, Canada

It was a blast staying there. Would stay again. Cheers!

Stayed in Jun 2026

9.1

Steven

Male, 41+, England

Our private room was very small and basic but ok for a short stay, the kitchen was short of some equipment e.g teaspoons but otherwise all was good. The location just off Whyte Avenue (82nd) was great for shops, bars, cafes and buses. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely value for money compared to some other hostels we have booked. We were visiting family in Edmonton & my cousins were able to visit at the hostel one evening for drinks & pizza which was a bonus. All in all a good stay

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Location

10647-81 Avenue, Alberta, Edmonton, Canada

3.7km from city centre

About Edmonton

6.8Good(20 Reviews)

Activities

6.5

Eating out

7.2

Shopping

7.3

Chilling out

7.4

Transport

6.7

Sightseeing

5.7

Culture

6.6

Nightlife

7.4

Value for Money

6.4

About Edmonton

Edmonton is more than just a gateway to Jasper and the Rockies. The cowboy capital is also one of Canada's sunniest cities. Every summer it hosts a world-famous fringe festival, while the rest of the year you can hike or cycle on 160km of riverside trails. To get the best out of the city's creative side, explore the neighbourhoods south of the river, where the arts scene is thriving.

Hostels in Edmonton have communal kitchens so if you're trying to keep costs down you can team up and cook with your dorm friends. In the Strathcona neighbourhood you can chill on a leafy outdoor terrace or airy common room with exposed brick walls. Alternatively, stay in an Edmonton hostel close to the university in a room with themed décor such as angels and dragons. Downtown you can gather a few fellow travellers together for movie night round the TV in your room. Free Wi-Fi is available in all Edmonton hostels too.

Downtown is the official centre of the city. Winston Churchill Square is brimming with outdoor exercise classes and cafés where you can sit and watch the world go by. For a more artistic vibe and independent boutiques, cross the river to Garneau where the university is based. Whyte Avenue is one of the city's most popular places: think experimental theatres, street art and bustling nightlife. Slightly further west, historic Strathcona retains its heritage charm and is loved for its year-round farmer's market.

Buff up on art and architecture at Downtown's Art Gallery of Alberta or to see what life was like in an 1840s trading post, cross the river to Fort Edmonton Park. The North Saskatchewan River Valley that divides Edmonton makes it one of Canada's greenest urban spaces. You can spend days walking through parks and woodlands right in the city, although Elk Island National Park is just an hour's drive away if you're craving true wilderness. For an offbeat attraction, book a ride on the vintage streetcar that still crosses the high-level bridge each day.

Edmonton International Airport is a 45-minute journey from downtown on Bus 747 or the Sky Shuttle. Greyhound bus services run from the VIA Rail Station (a 20-minute bus from downtown), connecting to Jasper and Calgary. Once you're in the city you can reach any neighbourhood using the Light Rail Transit or CityBus until 1.30am. Travel between Churchill and Grandin stations (from Downtown to the Oliver neighbourhood) is free during the day.