Samesun Backpacker Lodge - Banff

Located right downtown Banff, walking distance from everything Banff has to offer. Friendly, helpful staff and great activities every night of the week.

After our total overhaul in 2004 we have been doing even more to make your experience in Banff all the better. With new hard wood floors in all the dorms, ensuite washrooms in every room, Free Continental breakfast every morning. We have also added big lockers under most bed's. Benefiting from a large new kitchen, common areas and outdoor patio it's the perfect place to base yourself when exploring this world famous destination. The rooms are spacious and clean. The staff are knowledgable and willing to help in any way they can. And all this right where YOU need it.

We can help you book a ski package to make sure you don't miss out on the mountains. We'll let you know the best bars and eating-places in town. We will want to come with you!

Even if you're strapped for cash there's always something to do in the lodge itself !

Stayed here before? Check out the photo galleries and VR tours to see the improvements for yourself. Be sure to book ahead, this place is an all year round kinda town.

Don't take our word for it Lonely Planet said SameSun Banff '...is everything a hostel should be!'

* Dorms available
* All Inclusive Ski Packages Available - Check out our Ski Packages
* Starting point of the infamous Rocky Mountain Rager Ski Package
* 100 beds, dormitory style accommodation
* Central location (2 minutes to downtown)
* Large outdoor courtyard and BBQ
* Shuttles to Ski Resorts outside
* Large common areas and common kitchen
* Games room and public internet access
* Tours, discounted lift tickets and social activities
* Free Wireless internet.
* Beaver East Pub now open!!!!
* Open 24 hours a day, everyday.
* Free Continental breakfast with every reservation

Directions

From the Calgary Airport
From the Calgary International Airport catch the Banff Airporter Shuttle to The SameSun Lodge located at 449 Banff Avenue. The Airporter Bus $55 and leaves from Domestic Terminal (www.banffairporter.com)
You can also take a City Taxi. Costs will range from $100-$150 CAN.

By Car from Calgary depart airport via Barlow Trail (head towards Calgary City Center). Take 16th Avenue West exit and turn right onto 16th Ave. W. Remain on 16th Ave. W. through Calgary, it becomes the Trans-Canada Highway #1. Continue to head west on the Trans-Canada Highway # 1 and eventually this will take you through the park gates to the exit for the town of Banff. Take the first exit into Banff (you are now on Banff Ave.) We are located on the right hand side of the road at Martin street and Banff ave. (449 Banff Ave.) If you pass the Shell Gas Station you have gone to far. We are across the street from the gas station.

From the Greyhound Bus Station
If you take any of the other bus lines that arrive into the Banff bus station, we are just around the corner at 449 Banff Avenue. It's about a 15 minute walk to get to us and the bus depot has a map on the SameSun sign as well as the Greyhound agents will have maps available to show you the way.

Facilities

Breakfast Included, Restaurant, Internet Access, Bicycle Hire, Linen Included, Bar, Towels, Security Lockers, Luggage Storage, Guest Kitchen, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Common Room, Bike Parking, BBQ Area, Free Carpark, WiFi in lobby, Web access in lobby, WiFi in room, Breakfast