The Hostel Bear is a hostel that is located just blocks from downtown Canmore, Alberta and a short drive along the Trans-Canada Highway from the gates to Banff National Park. The shared rooms at this hostel include privacy curtains, private bathrooms, lockers, pillow top mattresses, personal night lights, and mountain views. Private rooms have their own bathrooms and double beds. Amenities available to guests of this hostel include use of a fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, a television area, and a fireplace. There is a 24-hour front desk, free parking, free Wi-Fi, and on-site security, as well. Free coffee is offered in the morning at The Hostel Bear. Restaurants like the Rose & Crown Restaurant & Pub and Tim Hortons are nearby, as is Save-On-Foods grocery store. This property is located 450 metres from Elevation Place, 1.3 kilometres from the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, and 5.5 kilometres from the Canmore Nordic Centre.
Many guests have been fond of the location of this hostel, as it is right in the heart of Canmore and close to numerous dining and nightlife options. In addition, the property is just a short drive from Banff National Park and all of its attractions.
Guests have reported that the staff at this property is very friendly and accommodating. Most guests have enjoyed their interactions with the front desk staff, in particular, as they are said to be courteous and warm.
Numerous guests have enjoyed using the common areas and the kitchen at this property. The hostel's kitchen gives guests the chance to make their own meals throughout their stays and this helped guests to save money on food costs.
Multiple guests have complained about the noise from the nearby train tracks. A train goes right by this hostel a number of times per day and when it would go by at night, it would wake up most people who were staying on that side of the property.
There have been complaints about the cleanliness of this hostel. Guests have found the bathrooms to be smelly and dirty, as they look as though they haven't been properly cleaned for weeks. Guests have also said that the garbage cans tend to fill up, as they are rarely emptied.
A number of guests have complained that the mattresses are uncomfortable at this hostel. The mattresses are just a thin piece of foam and don't have a box spring, so guests have struggled to get comfortable in their beds.
No, Basecamp Lodge Canmore doesn’t offer pool areas.
No, Basecamp Lodge Canmore doesn’t allow pets.
Yes, Basecamp Lodge Canmore provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Basecamp Lodge Canmore is located in 1002 Bow Valley Trail, T1W 1N6, Canmore, Canada.
Basecamp Lodge Canmore Nearby attractions include Banff National Park, Sunshine Village, Mountain Spa, Banff Avenue, The Banff Centre, Columbia Icefield, Banff Gondola, Lake Minnewanka.
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