HI Calgary City Centre

Nice location, train stop, superstore, drug store, Tims, all about 5 mins walk. Friendly staff, clean and comfy bed, bright and clean kitchen. If your room faces to the train side, it may be a little bit noisy till 1am when the trains are passing, overall, good hostel to stay for exploring Calgary, recommend!!

The cleanliness and location of this hostel are excellent, and the staff are generally efficient and friendly. However, perhaps the most important part of any hostel stay is the bed. The beds at this hostel consist of three sections of plywood attached to two long narrow pieces of wood that run the length of the bed. There are no slats or anything in the middle to further support the pieces of plywood. I sat up on my bed late at night and one of the pieces of plywood broke. I am not particularly heavy at just 80kg. At least being on the bottom bunk meant it wasn't very far to fall... The fix could have at least been more robust, with the long piece of wood supporting the bed practically falling off. The solution for the staff was to simply put the piece of plywood back on. Suffice to say I never sat up on the bed again, and to be fair it did hold for the next two nights of my stay. However, there is simply no excuse for such poor workmanship in a facility that likely prints money. This is an accident waiting to happen again.

Nothing like sleeping in an institution. Well, an institution with a great kitchen. An okay hostel, zero vibes, very hospital like. Does have a theatre room which is unique. Bed was good but this trip I struggled with 2 dorm mates who thought it was fine to pack, unpack, look for items, set an electric razor off....all at 4am. Very little sleep. Overall, a disappointing hostel but does the trick.

Stayed in the 6 bed female dorm. Reasons why I rated my hostel stay poorly: - The bathrooms: there are female and male shared bathrooms and it didn’t feel secure as there was no lock/swipe card access to these areas nor the showers themselves; it was basically open to anyone to walk into. The showerheads were no good with poor water pressure. - Lack of powerpoints in the rooms - Location: though central, the area seemed quite sketchy with what looked like drug use and homelessness Some positives: - The reception team were nice and helpful - Free breakfast though simple

Good people, beds and facilities were decent. Breakfast is nice but very basic, just bread butter, jam and juice/coffee. Located a bit off the center which isn't ideal. Stayed in late Aug.

The facilties at this hostel are great. It is unfortunate that all HI hostels do not have curtains. Breakfast was pretty good. The luggage storage system was great and made me feel secure about leaving my belongings. Clientele outside the hostel has caused my lower rating, even in the daytime I did not feel super safe. I would not consider walking to this hostel in the evening, take an Uber.

I booked a private with ensuite and found it well set-up. There were a couple of hooks in the room, but for longer stays a shelf of some kind would be helpful to be able to unpack. The bed left a lot to be desired though. Rock hard & noisy. The hostel itself is pretty central, 10-20 mins walk to multiple restaurants, shops & Calgary tower. The hostel is quiet and common areas are clean. They are starting to arrange a few guest events and I love the inclusive ideas Kirby is coming up with. Melissa was fabulous when a timezone pickle led me to needing a quiet space for an interview. On street parking was easy enough and pretty cheap for paid parking.

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.

I was in town for a Flames game, and this was the most convenient location I could find to the Saddledome. Also just a couple of blocks from the bus for the airport, or if you arrive by bus, it's an easy (free) train ride from the Red Arrow bus station. Never felt unsafe walking around alone here. Even though it was just me, they gave me the private room with enough room for 5 people, which was pretty nice. The breakfast is the usual cereal based option of a lot of hostels, so unless you're on a super tight budget, you'll probably want to get something elsewhere. There is a grocery store and a Tim Hortons just across the way, so you have some options nearby. That being said, outside of groceries, Tim Horton's, and the Saddledome, there isn't a lot right around here to do, so keep that in mind when booking.

It's my first time here in Calgary and we had a good time staying at Hi-Calgary Hostel. The facility is nice, clean, modern design, spacious and very accessible to downtown area. The staff and crew are very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this hostel if you are planning to visit Calgary.

I'll admit the location of this hostel does leave a little to be desired because right next door is an open green area and i did see some junkies shooting it up. I mean anywhere in the usa thats a place to avoid if you are not into that scene but canadian laws are more lax about the issue and i never ran into any problems while staying at this hostel. In fact its an easy walk to central downtown from this hostel and no problem when walking back late at night. Calgary is one of the larger metropolitan cities in alberta and downtown had a thriving nightlife, another reason was resting up before a daytrip to banff national park and then a long drive back across the border

I've stayed here quite a few times over the years, and I generally have a good experience. It is a hostel, and in the dorm rooms, privacy is at a premium. But, I have found that people are usually pretty respectful, if only because they are in the same boat. If privacy is an issue for you then there are private rooms available. There was a flood in Calgary a few years ago so they had to renovate. I stayed in a private room last summer and I found it was nice and quiet. There are many travelers from around Canada, and the rest World, and meeting new people from all over is a highlight of my stays. I haven't traveled outside of the country yet, but staying in a hostel is probably the next best thing. The hostel is in a great location. 8th Ave is within walking distance so if you need something to do in the evenings then there are a ton of pubs, and bars nice and close. And, the nearest C train station is even closer. If you're traveling on a budget, or want a great cultural experience then you should definitely consider HI Calgary Center. I recommend it highly.

Hostelling International's Calgary incarnation is a wooden building on the eastern edge of downtown Calgary. It has many of the usual amenities of HI Hostels, a games room, computers to use (and free wireless internet), a TV room and a fully-equipped kitchen. My experience there wasn't great though. The dorm rooms have 6 beds in them which makes for a very cramped atmosphere even by hostel standards, it was also one of the most uncomfortable beds I have slept in plus I was kept awake by people being noisy in the common room across the corridor (and the lack of action by the HI staff). You never expect luxury at a hostel but I was particularly disappointed by this one.

After traveling Canada for more than 3 weeks and over 9,000 KM we were looking forward to fell asleep in cozy bed and not the car-seat or a tent. This hostel is clean, welcoming and it's close to the city center (max 5 min walk the C-Train or 10 min walking distance to the center itself). During the short time we stayed here, we were able meet a lot of great people. The rooms are clean and specious as well as the bathrooms (most important for me as a girl ;) ). Every morning we had a great breakfast with lots to choose from (for a hostel). First we had the feeling it is very expensive for a night, but looking back on all the things you can use and get, it's way worth the price. (for people with a car- parking is for free- yeah) Thanks to Jason and his great team, we were able to celebrate our very first Canadian Thanksgiving- it was a feast!! So, a big THANKS for making this stay unforgettable! def gonna come back!!! TIP: Calgary itself is not nice to look at (especially if you have been to Toronto, Vancouver etc.), but if you have the time to cross the river and go to Kensington- it's beautiful!! :)

Took a risk staying here! The staff was very friendly, and the discounts that come with the membership are great. However, there were some sketchy characters hanging out downstairs (they weren't even guests, they came off the streets and the staff let them crash on the couches!!) Average group of young travelers, mostly foreigners, most were a good crowd, but some of them were pretty sketchy. Stayed in a 6-Bed dorm room in a mixed gender room, lucked out with two really nice couples in the room. Rooms were clean, the rest left something to be desired. I think this will be my first and only stay in a hostel! The location was nice, very close to downtown Calgary and the buses.

I stayed here on April 18th it was great except for one fatal flaw a couple actually.. there is one client in the hostel the young guy wearing blue who was clearly disturbing the clients and staff with crazy talk misogynistic talk the staff felt intimidated I found or as they should have been more proactive in having him removed I thought. Also one of the staff members there obviously didn't want to work there by your attitude the Syrian woman. I would stay there again I just hope that there is better oversight from the management.