Banff/Mosquito Creek

So Lenn

Nothing is really ok in this hostel actually: it's a rustic place ok, but it isn't functional as well. So you don't have showers, you have to drive 20min to get one for free. But on top of that : wifi isn't really working, sometimes you don't have WiFi for days. Beds are too small and not good at all. You have no place to brush your teeth or change in intimacy. To do the dishes, you have a sink with no tap, to get water you have to go to a sink with no evacuation. The staff don't respond to "good morning" because he's too focused on his phone. It's not clean. All the dishes stink. We had to bring our own sponge and product because it was too dirty. Even the curtains are too small for the windows ! And for that, you pay the same price than a fully equipped hostel (there are two others places in the parc). I don't understand the hype around this place.

Sara Gómez

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!

Narayan Sidarth

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

Pooja Prajapati

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.

Nolan Baragar

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.