About

Experience the Rocky Mountains and stay with us at HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre. This 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.

We have a variety of rooms for all travelers; if you're 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!

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're too tired to cook then let us do the cooking for you! Bill Peyto's Cafe is our on-site licensed restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is a favourite with locals.

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's a lot to keep you busy through the winter as well. We're 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, dog sledding, and ice climbing.

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HI Lake Louise Alpine Centre 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

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Jobs Board
  • Children's Play Area
  • Covid-19 safe
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

9.6Superb(1440)
  • Value for Money
    9.4
  • Security
    9.8
  • Atmosphere
    9.1
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    9.6
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Stayed in Mar 2025
10
M
Manish
Male, 25-30, India
Affordable place and great front desk team of young people
Stayed in Mar 2025
10
A
Allana
Female, 41+, Canada
The staff are very welcoming, informative and pleasant. Gorgeous hostel, super clean. Loved my stay here!!
Stayed in Dec 2024
10
P
Penelope
Female, 25-30, Australia
Very lovely place to stay! Free shuttle to Lake Louise slopes stops right out the front! Close (5 min walk) to the village where there are 2 cafés to choose from. Staff were very kind and welcoming. 45 minute hike to Lake Louise itself - or there's a $2 bus. My only complaint was that one of my room mates snored so loud that I didn't get any sleep that night, and it wrecked the following day for me, but that's not the hostel's fault. So 10 out of 10!
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Location

Village Road, Box 115 Lake Louise, Lake Louise, Alberta, Banff, Canada
51.8km from city centre