The location is great - in downtown Calgary, only 3 minutes by walk to C-train's city hall station. The service and facility are good - free coffee, free breakfast, pc and internet in the main floor (with very reasonable fee), shower, flashlight, etc. The front-desk staff (Danny, a guy from Quebec) is very friendly and helpful. They also orginize trip and activity at low costs. I feel it is like a home away from home.

The room price is very reasonable. Ask for a dorm room with bunk bed to stay if you have a low-budget. Apply and use the Hostelling International card for a discount. You can also use that card for a discount on greyhound ticket.

Overall, I had a very good experience staying in HI-Calgary city centre. Thank you to folks who work there.

good hostel. i stayed here for a week and got my self sorted in Calgary. the staff were friendly. downstairs had a pool table and huge flat screen tv. the rooms were clean. free wifi. really close to all the famous ementities in Calgary such as downtown. Probably the best hostel to stay in when visiting Calgary.

really good hostel,great facilities,free coffee,pool table and a big tv,helpful staff.i stayed here for 3 weeks and met some really good people.the hostel is in a good location-5 minutes walk from the free train and walking distance to a few good bars and clubs.
also the hostel has a nice deck and bbq area out the back which would be excellent in the summer
Dan Fitz

I flew into Calgary for a weekend to take in the city and attend the Calgary tattoo convention.
- The location was great, just on the edge of downtown. A block away from the LRT.
- Very friendly atmosphere, lots of people around
- No roudy guests, I was never disturbed by thumping, crashing or banging. Quiet at night.
- Excellent TV & games room. It was a great way to relax at the end of the day
- despite what other people said, I thought the showers were great. Spacious, clean, great water pressure. Room for all of my stuff. Free towels from front reception.
-I didn't take advantage of it, but they have GREAT kitchen facilities and large fridges to store food.
- they have storage facilites for your baggage, which was nice since I had to check out at 11am and didn't fly home until 9pm
- staff were very nice

Downsides:
- I could feel the springs in the bed, so it didn't make for the best sleep
- personally wasn't a fan of the free breakfast. Would have enjoyed a few more fruit options and some cereal.


NOTE: if your flying into the city and don't want to pay $8.00 to take the #300 bus into the city take the #100 bus to the McKnight-Westwinds CTrain Station. It costs $2.75, just make sure to get a transfer when you get on the #100. From McKnight-Westwinds, take the CTrain to City Hall station. Walk East 2 blocks and your at the hostel.