HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel

It was a phenomenal 4 day stay at the mosquito creek wilderness hostel. Clean and quiet dorm, well equipped kitchen, lots of storage room in the fridge. It is situated by a creek which was a great place to hang in the morning after walking up and in the evenings. We even had a dinner by the creek & sat there for a couple of hours. I also loved the evening fire and enjoyed myself listening to Music & chatting with a couple other guests. There are pit toilets which were clean. Water is available in one faucet in the kitchen but had to be carried in a beaker for cleaning vessels. There is also a sauna on property which we didn’t use. Limited WiFi. The first manager had WiFi on until 10:30pm at night and turned on for a couple of hours in the morning. The second one had it on until midnight & turned back on in the morning yet again . Fully recommend staying here if you’re visiting points of interest along the ice fields parkway. Plenty of hikes in the vicinity

We felt completely ripped off. We paid more than triple the price of a campsite to get fewer amenities and be incredibly uncomfortable. First off, they don't have showers. They weren't mentioned in the email sent the day before (even though you'd assume a hostel would have showers). You can, however, go to a hostel in Lake Louise Village (a 20-minute drive) to shower. The problem is we had just come from Lake Louise, and if they'd told us beforehand, we wouldn't have made the trip twice! The bathrooms are pit toilets, and there are no sinks (you brush your teeth in the forest). The kitchen is well-equipped but too small for all the guests. They turn off the Wi-Fi at night until 8 AM, when most people are already up for their excursions. They tell you you're paying for a 6-person room, but it's actually a 12-person room with a dividing panel in the middle. This means you hear all the noise from the other six people and share the same door (12 people coming and going at different times). But the absolute worst part was the heat at night; we could barely sleep, it was suffocating! When you know 12 people are sleeping in a room, you don't turn on the heater at 10 PM! This hostel is really expensive for what it is. Its best feature is the location, but you can enjoy that at the neighboring campground for much less money! A total rip-off, absolutely not recommended!

I recently stayed at this place and had a wonderful experience. The entire space was incredibly clean, and the surroundings were peaceful and calming. There was a cozy bonfire area, perfect for relaxing in the evenings. The accommodation included a bunk bed, along with separate rooms and washrooms for men and women, which was very convenient. The kitchen was well-equipped with all the basic necessities and utensils, and it was spotless. The living room was another highlight—warm and inviting, stocked with a variety of games, magazines, and books to enjoy during downtime. Additionally, the place was very budget-friendly, offering great value for money without compromising on quality. Overall, I had a great stay and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable, affordable, and enjoyable retreat.

My son and I really enjoyed our night at the mosquito Creek wilderness hostel. It is obviously a hostel and has no running water but nevertheless, whilst excepting all limitations was a fun and charming state. For me the biggest asset the hostel has is its location and the communal area with a wood fired stove together with the woodfired sauna. it gives a great opportunity to meet fellow travellers and to share stories that one simply does not get in a hotel . The hostel itself is very clean , although being a hostel except that everything is fairly rustic. There is a separate toilet block which is remote from the dormitories so a very short walk is required to go to the toilet. The toilets are essentially a drop pit so they are what they are, but they are clean and relatively new. It is what it is. You’re not going to die. The communal area is fantastic and there is an outdoor Boma where you can light a fire and share stories with fellow travellers whilst looking up at the sky (if you are lucky). The scenery is fairly stunning and is it any time you get stressed about not having luxuries I suggest you have a word with yourself, get real and remind yourself you are sleeping in the middle of nature is grandeur. It does not get any better than this.

I stayed the night after a snowboard trip with friends and I will definitely be coming back in the future. It was an amazing experience. The other guests were friendly and respectful the rooms were clean and the sauna was awesome. Not have any service only added to the experience. Janet is also amazing! When I managed to forget my snow-pants, Janet quickly replied to my email and helped get them back to me.

A beautiful hostel located in the rockies! Richard was amazing and takes great care of the grounds and rooms. A clean communal kitchen and amazing sauna. The area is great year round for different activities and hikes. A wonderful hostel experience. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants to enjoy nature in a rustic yet comfortable way. I can't wait to return!

This a a perfect place to stay during any season. It has kitchen attached with common room.There are all kind of utensils, fridge, gas and oven to cook.This facility fully operated with natural resources. Moreover, rooms are also organised.It has nice warm blankets and a heater but floor gets really cold while temperature goes below-15. There are 3 toilets which is clean but No lights or heater so It might feel cold in winter. Don't forget to use sauna. It was a great experience seating in sauna burning fire wood and enjoy steam while outside was below -15.

Loved our stay here! Everything is kept very clean and it feels like a safe place to stay. I would highly recommend a stay, especially if you are an outgoing or extroverted personality! It was so fun to meet people from other places and hang out around the campfire here.