HI Calgary City Centre

The staff in this Hostel weren't exactly friendly when compared to some of the others at HI Hostels I have been to. Breakfast is only served from 8, forget about getting anything in case you have to check out before that time. You get the bare bone minimum to the point where I was positively surprised to see shower gel in the showers. At least the location is great in the middle of Calgary.

Very nice places to stay if you need a place to sleep. The private rom we had was nice and clean. Good hot water pressure and temperature. The only downside was the bed we had. It sloped from the middle. So it felt like you were going out of bed. Overall it was good, it was in a great location and the staff was very friendly.

We have stayed n several hostels across Canada and many across the world. Well located easy walking distance to city centre. This one we had a room with bathroom- so don’t know that life in dorms are like. The kitchen, with the exception of the tiniest microwave, was very well appointed- the breakfast was plentiful and varied. On,y down side was the wafting of cigarette ( and other smoked fumes) from the permitted smoking area into our room- most other hostels have a no smoking on premises rule.. special thanks to Thomas who despite some serious technical [door key cards) kept his professionalism and sorted things out for us..

If you’re looking for a place to stay and want to feel well rested I advise forking out for a private room or a different place altogether. Even with earplugs in every single bed in the female dorm I was staying in was soo unbelievably loud anytime you move. If people are staying up late or checking in late you’ll barely get any sleep. Also if you hope to sleep in earplugs are a must otherwise you just hear the Spanish housekeepers conversation yelling across the hallways. I mean it is a hostel and cheap is cheap. With all the being said the place was very clean, kitchen bathroom and rooms and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly.

It is a good location if you're interested in the downtown area. The trains going south, north, and west are a short walk away, and Uber is very convenient. The atmosphere is a bit subdued in the common areas. The dorms have air conditioners that leak ice cold air into the rooms, and the top bunks are awkward to climb up to. The kitchen is equipped minimally but very functional, and food storage is available. Previously, the building smelled because of dirty carpets, but that's been taken care of. Parking is free overnight and on Sunday, but it's on the street and if you can't find any free parking there are private parking lots nearby that will be happy to take your money. The staff is very friendly and pleasant and the front desk is manned overnight, which is great for late arrival. Breakfast is "free," but if you have to leave before 7:30 am, there's none set out. Good value.

staff fantastic. Only one whose name I got--Hassan. But others great too, one was very helpful when i checked out and needed directions on where to catch bus to airport. Hostel very clean, good location, breakfast not bad. I plan to be back!

Staff is so nice and friendly!! My family and I dropped our baggages with them and they were fantastic! Price was great, and service was awesome, we recommend this place if you are looking for something near downtown and accesible transportation to go anywhere in Calgary.