When I got to Banff, I was so exhausted from the travel that it took to get there that all I wanted to do was have a shower and take a nap. Unfortunately because it wasn't check-in time yet, our room wasn't quite ready, but it was so nice to be welcomed by friendly staff who offered us towels and... More

This hostel had awesome breakfast, I ate lots of pancakes before snowboarding each day! Was a good place to meet people and a short walk into town and the bus stop to get to the ski hills. Bathroom in the room meant you had to wait to use it a fair bit. Some people working there were a bit loopy... More

Great place to stay. Great atmosphere. Met heaps of people, which is good because I was traveling by myself. Dorm beds are comfy and the dorm room is spacious. The bar is a rad place to hang out at, cheap drinks and food but of high quality. The staff are super friendly and helpful. It's very close to the downtown... More

Had an awesome time staying here. Friendly & helpful staff with any questions I had. Great Breakfast - loved the muffins. Location great too. Meet alot of great people here both in my room and in The Beaver Bar! Would totally stay here again and other Samesuns as well..:D

Stayed here around New Years for a couple nights. Stayed in the 6-bed dorm with three other friends. The room itself was quite spacious, as was the washroom. The location of the lodge was also really good- about 15 minute walk into the downtown centre where the restaurants/pubs/etc were located. Stayed at the hostel on the first night for dinner-... More

I stayed at the Samesun for a few days over New years. originally the hostel was completely booked for the last few nights i was hoping to stay however they offered me a wait list and called to inform me that I was able to stay for my requested amount of time. The Staff at the Samesun are very friendly... More

My first hostel experience, and it was awesome. Staff was friendly, the stay was inexpensive, and the hotel bar, The Beaver, had great drink and food deals daily. Staff was very helpful when it came to finding things to do in the area. Definitely a party hostel if that is what you are looking for, everyone is trying to have... More

Positives -Good place to meet people with the busy beaver bar -Good cheap food although did take quite a while when busy -Friendly helpful staff -Big dorm rooms with TV and fireplace -Good location Negatives -Uncomfortable beds -Lots of noise at night being a party hostel so not the place to stay if you fancy an early night. -Kitchen was... More

GOOD Spacious bedroom quiet at night cheap & filling food & cheap drinks bar staff (matt) very helpful & friendly good location BAD mouldy food & wrappers under bed dirty shower & pee stained shower curtain scummy walls staff not helpful & snobs uncomfortable bottom bunk no papertowels in bathrooms to dry hands Parking: only room for 5 cars/right fit... More