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Reviews of HI Kananaskis Wilderness - Hostel

#1 Ribbon Creek Road, T0L 2H0 Kananaskis Village, Canada

#2 of 5 hotels in Kananaskis Village

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Review score

Based on 156 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great hosts at hostel. Lovely location. A touch of real wilderness

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2025

    10
    Warm bed in the wildernes
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    I like the place. It is quiet, peaceful and affordable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is great! Facilities were very nice.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful cabin feels in the middle of the woods, host incredibly friendly, well priced

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    9.0
    Grateful for Hostel. Value for the Money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It took me abit to get the sheets on my bed organized...so I didn't feel the coolness of the mattress. I was able to open the window a crack...to let in some fresh air, which was good. I am 63 and haven't stayed in a Hostel, since I was in my 20's. It is a very nice Hostel, with some really nice hiking trails nearby. I went for a hike up the Ribbon Creek Trail. It is a beautiful hike.

    It is a very nice Hostel. It was clean. I appreciated the welcoming by the staff. They showed me around. I liked the shower area.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Authentic, at the middle of the forest, really nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Welcoming by Nancy, she also speak French, so friendly and helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorms can be a bit noisy with people in and out, but we were provided earplugs, so I didn't hear anything.

    Our host was friendly and really made us feel comfortable as this was our first time here.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It is a hostel - shared dorm - so expect a hostel with shared dorm sleeping

    Nice location - met lots of people

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    One thing I noticed that there should be lamps on each bunk bed in all the dorms. Having the lights flicked on for the whole room, while the host checked in new guests @9:30pm while 3 of us were asleep was not good. I think the host should do the check in information in the other room, and that each bunk should be numbered. Having to walk in an tell guests where there is a bunk bed at night is not ok. I have stayed in many hostels. If the main room light is off, keep it off, go to your bunkbed with your cell flash light, and turn on your bunks light. Being startled I jumped up in bed from the light, then the host said " No one must be sleeping". Please. Label the beds, give out the letter or number upon check in, talk with guests outside of the dorm, and apply a light to all bunks. Also, please lock the front door at night time, so weirdos don't come in to the building. Being open 24/7 is not a good idea. A code for guests would work well.

    I love staying here. The location is great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    9.0
    Very worth it, right in the heart of the beautiful trails.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no phone charging in bedroom area, it would be good to have. I could have checked in from 9-10 pm after all. I lost one night as cancellation due to an in correct rule. I was told on the phone check in was over after 9pm therefore I stayed at a hotel and lost my booking for one night as I wasn't going to get there till 9:30 pm. no phone charging in bedroom area would be good to have. All else was far more than I expected. Nancy was an amazing manager. Very clean. I could have checked in from 9-10 pm after all. I lost one night as cancellation due to an in correct rule. I was told on the phone check in was over after 9pm therefore I stayed at a hotel and lost my booking for one night as I wasn't going to get there till 9:30 pm.

    Very clean, large accessible kitchen and fridge, Nancy the manager was excellent, very personable and helpful. Affordable and a hostel network is great to be member of.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2025

    9.0
    Comfortable, friendly, quiet, wilderness.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quiet location. Everything we needed, beautiful spot.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    My family enjoyed a lot in this house in the middle of woods
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not too many toilets.

    All fantastic, we are repeating in a week.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2024

    10
    Hostelling at its best
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Super cozy hostel, remote location which I personally liked a lot. The living room area was super cozy with the chimney, the kitchen was great for cooking and the showers were very pleasant as well. Will definitely come back!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable and affordable stay in relation to other accommodation in the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The private rooms are small so not a lot of room to maneuver. The bed was comfortable but not amazing. The bathroom shower was okay but not great and was shared with 2 other rooms. The coffee maker didn't work so well. The only doors that locked were the bedroom doors. The outside door and hallway door to the rooms were never locked.

    The hostel is typical. It is clean and there are 3 private rooms in addition to the dorms. The kitchen is large and well stocked. The common sitting area is large with a fire place and comfortable chairs/couches. The location is great. There is an outdoor bonfire area and a bbq.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    10
    Clean and Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The atmosphere of the place was super nice. It was well equipped. The wifi worked well. The common area has lots of tables, dishes, and a fireplace. It is in a good location for exploring Kananaskis and the Nordic spa. Also not too far (in Canadian terms) from Canmore or Banff.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen, the common room was nice and the dormitory was clean. The wifi works well despite what we read on the other feedbacks.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing not to like.

    Beautiful setting in the Kananaskis valley. Rooms were simple but clean. Excellent facilities to cook own food. Very kind and helpful staff.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2024

    10
    Stayed two nights with my husband and daughter in a family room. Enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was clean, and the kitchen was well equipped. Drinking water (non-tap water) and morning coffee were complementary.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    10
    Our flight was delayed and we arrived later than expected but they were super easy to talk to via the booking.com app an
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    Not too big, great location away from the crowds.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    power outlet - we had only 1 outlet for 12 women OUCH!!!

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The size of the bed I slept on, being tall. The difficulty of being around others and trying to sleep, also trying not to wake anyone up.

    The location, the great people, the accommodations.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff was great. Kitchen and common areas were really clean and neat.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    8.0
    Overall, great stay, very clean hotel, organized, it was perfect for a quick getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very Limited WiFi,

    Very clean

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rustic accommodation very apt for the conservation area. Although older style was clean and comfortable. Staff were very welcoming. Great kitchen and friendly vibe. Would stay again

    Stayed in July 2024

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