About

The iconic Canmore Hotel has been around since 1890, 'The Ho' was notorious for its wild parties and the hotel above it was the place to recuperate afterwards. After a 20 month extensive restoration and renovation to this heritage building, the old hotel is back with the rooms transitioned into both private and hostel dorm style accommodation. Our main floor bar features a large stage for live bands on the weekends along with world class DJ's - it can get loud and entertaining in our place, so be prepared for a great time!

We are the only hostel in Canmore that is located on its most vibrant street - Main Street. We are on main street and 7th avenue corner in downtown Canmore. We are located across the street from the city & regional transit bus service that also goes to Banff National Park where you can catch another bus to Lake Louise.

We have kitchen facilities, common game room along with the bar/restaurant below. Our hotel has a cannabis shop in the back lane. Our rooms come in categories of private with private washroom attached. Private with shared washroom and shower facilities. We offer 3 types of private rooms, 1xKing OR 1xQueen OR 2xSingle Bed(s). We also offer dorm rooms in categories of 6, 7 and 8 . Dorms are available in female only and mixed gender options.

'The Ho' on the main floor is back as the largest nightclub in Canmore, with live music acts and popular DJ's performing weekly. Enjoy the social interaction upstairs in the hostel, mingle and make new friends in our turn of the century saloon inspired bar/restaurant downstairs. We encourage you to explore the natural paradise around you throughout the day and let loose at the 'The Ho' as your evening progresses. We look forward to hosting wanderers from across the country and the world.

House Rules

Check In

16:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Not Included
View House Rules

Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Nightclub
  • Wi-Fi
View all facilities

Reviews

7.5Very Good(246)
  • Value for Money
    6.9
  • Security
    7.9
  • Atmosphere
    6.4
  • Cleanliness
    7.4
  • Staff
    7.7
  • Location
    9.2
  • Facilities
    6.8
Summary of traveller reviews

Canmore Hostel offers a fantastic central location in Canmore, perfect for exploring. Guests frequently praise the friendly and helpful staff. While generally clean, some recent reviews mention noise from the downstairs bar, especially on weekends, and limited kitchen facilities. It suits budget travellers and those seeking a lively atmosphere.

Stayed in Aug 2026
8.0
L
Laura-Maude
All Female Group, 18-24, Canada
The person that checked us in was super nice! He gave us clear instructions and took the time to show us around. Towels are included, which is nice. The hostel is on Main Street in Canmore, so everything is walking distance. Bring flip flops for the showers. A little expensive for what it was, but we had a great time!
Stayed in Aug 2026
2.0
R
Rajkumar
Male, 31-40, India
I went to check the place to see if the stay would be comfortable, but unfortunately, I didn’t like the atmosphere. There was no proper ventilation, no one available to provide any guidance, and there wasn’t even a vacant bed. I had to forgo $200 without staying there. So far, no refund has been made. It also seems that no one is keeping track of who has checked in or checked out. Overall, there was a complete lack of proper management and support.
Stayed in Aug 2026
10
E
Ellis
Male, 18-24, England
Great staff, Sam found me a room extremely last minute and ensured i had a bed to stay in despite the circumstances. Great service, would definitely come back 👍
View all reviews

Location

900A 7th Avenue, Canmore, Canada
0.8km from city centre