Big thank you to the HI Calgary Stuff for their warm welcoming and treat during my stay at the hostel. It was for second time coming to HI Calgary, a friendly, clean and safe place. I would recommend everyone visiting Calgary here it is great place to stay.

Thank you!
Peter

We stayed here in mid-July 2011 for the last weekend of the Stampede. I had booked our accommodation at the HI well in advance knowing that much of the accommodation sells out during this busy time. Later on, a friend decided she was going to join us so I was able to extend our original booking for three people to four - unfortunately when I confirmed our reservation a few days prior to when we were due to arrive in town, I confirmed the original booking and unfortunately due to a miscommunication our fourth bed was cancelled. I realised this mistake and by the time I rang back to let them know, the hostel was booked out. They said that the fourth person would be able to sleep on a couch in the TV room and if a bed became available that we would have the preference for the bed. We would still have to pay full price for the use of the couch.

However, when we arrived, we mentioned the issue and the fantastic staff were able to do some shuffling around and somehow the four of us were booked into a private room at the hostel with our own bathroom and a bunk for two and a double bed for the other two. We appreciated this so much as one of us had been expecting to stay on the couch in the TV room - not ideal!!

The HI Calgary is wonderful - so clean and comfy. There is a really nice backyard area where they put on a free bbq prior to the stampede, as well as free breakfast and free wifi.

Thanks again!

I stayed here with friends for the Calgary Stampede.There was some initial confusion about prices when checking in (my fault) and being put in a co-ed dorm instead of a female one. However Jason (the manager) who checked us in was fantastic and went out of his way to ensure we were happy. He sorted it out so that we were in a female only dorm and worked out why the pricing was different to expected (i had forgotten about extending our stay for an extra night). Through all this he remained committed to ensuring our stay was an enjoyable one. All the staff were great and very helpful.
The Hostel itself is close to trains and buses and is easy to get to. Its a short walk to the downtown area and also the stampede showgrounds. They provide a fantastic breakfast each morning of pancakes, oats, fruit, juice etc. They have a yard out the back with a bbq area and hammocks if your looking to relax.
The only negative about our stay at the hostel was the lack of power outlets in the rooms. There was only one double one in our room of six people. There are plenty around in the common rooms of the hostel though if you have time to wait while your phone or camera charges.
Overall we had a great time at this Hostel and we would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Calgary.
Thanks Jason for your patience and help. We really appreciated it!

This is one of the best hostels I have stayed at, and quite possibly my favourite hostel in Canada! The staff are helpful and knowledgeable, and provided free breakfast every morning, a $4.00 pasta dinner as well as the occasional BBQ. It's located within a short walk from the C-train, which gives you access to dowtown Calgary as well as the stampede grounds. The hostel is clean and well kept, with a good shower facilities (clean towels are provided free). Overall a great youth hostel i would reccomend to anyone spending time in Calgary!