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HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.1
Rated very good

Staff

9.0

HI Calgary City Center is located in East Village, right around the corner from downtown. HI Calgary offers free breakfast. Free coffee and tea is provided all day as well. The City Hall transit stop is 2 minutes away and offers free transport within the city center. Free WIFI is included. Please note that anyone is welcome to stay with a valid ID from outside of Calgary. Shared bathrooms facilities are provided for dormitory guests. A 40" flat-screen cable TV, a desk and an private bathroom are offered in the private guest rooms. A billiards table, 60” flat-screen TV and BBQ facilities are available to guests of HI Calgary City Center. Laundry facilities and 24-hour reception are also offered on site. Guests can relax in the reading room. A guest kitchen offers added guest convenience. Studio Bell and Central Library are a 3 minutes' walk from the property. Calgary Stampede is 10 minutes’ from the property, while the US Consulate is 5 minutes' walk away. If you have booked with us during the Calgary Stampede (July 2-12, 2026), full payment is required at the time of booking. All reservations are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Cancelations or changes are not permitted for any reason. This includes adjustments to dates, length of stay, room type, or guest names. The individual who made the reservation must be 18 years or older and be present at check-in. No-shows will result in full reservation cancellation. Any remaining nights must be rebooked and paid for again.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry
Hostelling International
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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Availability

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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
HI-Q&S Certified
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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Janine
Canada Canada
“It was right downtown Calgary,although the street people are there it’s so monitored, the hostel and the grounds were monitored, the market along the river was pretty cool, the restaurants and people mingling down there were very friendly ,I’m...”
Carcallas
Canada Canada
“It fell off the wall I found it when I checked out under the bunk bed”
Anastasiia
Canada Canada
“Perfect location, staff was great, it is clean and well maintained, kitchen can be used for personal meals and it is pretty fairly equipped. It is already my second time staying here and I will be returning again! :)”
Shell
United States United States
“Excellent hostel for it's price range and location. Super close to the centralized downtown area where most highlights of the city are within walking distance. Staff were super friendly and accommodating with 24 hours front desk assistance. Shout...”
Mary
United States United States
“Having a Kitchen to cook, breakfast included with room. Interactions with other guests and daily activities”
Gale
United States United States
“Breakfast was adequate and took advantage of the free food.”
Zakir
Qatar Qatar
“For private room i got everything, in room toilet & amenities.”
Marcin
Netherlands Netherlands
“Had a great stay. There is everything you need. Very friendly staff and hostel is perfectly situated in the middle of the city center”
Brian
New Zealand New Zealand
“We were attending meetings at the Calgary Telus Convention Centre and HI was about a 10 minute walk from the centre. Hi is also close to a pleasant park on the banks of the Bow river which is about 5 miuntes walk. Public transport is close by...”
Camillo
Italy Italy
“Average hostel experience, there is a electric plug next to the bed and a cabinet that can be locked with a padlock. the bathroom is shared outside of the room, but it is well organized. If you have forgotten something, spare shampoo tooth paste...”

Area info

Amenities of HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Laundry

House rules

HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking 10 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that guests under 12 years old are not allowed in shared dormitories and must book a private room.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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