HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel
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  • Calgary
  • 8.1/10

HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel

HI Calgary City Centre is located in East Village, right around the corner from downtown. Free coffee and tea is provided all day. The City Hall transit stop is 2 minutes away and offers free transport within the city center. Free WIFI is included. Please note that anyone is welcome to stay with a valid ID from outside of Calgary. Shared bathrooms facilities are provided for dormitory guests. A 40" flat-screen cable TV, a desk and an ensuite bathroom are offered in the private guest rooms. A billiards table, 60โ€ flat-screen TV and BBQ facilities are available to guests of HI Calgary City Centre. A launderette and 24 hour reception are also offered on site. Guests can relax in the reading room. A guest kitchen offers added guest convenience. Studio Bell and Central Library are a 3 minutes' walk from the property. Calgary Stampede is 10 minutesโ€™ from the property, while the US Consulate is 5 minutes' walk away. If you have booked with us during the Calgary Stampede (July 2-12, 2026), full payment is required at the time of booking. All reservations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Cancellations or changes are not permitted for any reason. This includes adjustments to dates, length of stay, room type, or guest names. The individual who made the reservation must be 18 years or older and be present at check-in. No-shows will result in full reservation cancellation. Any remaining nights must be rebooked and paid for again.

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Kids

Children of any age are welcome.

Dogs

Pets are not allowed.

Address

520 7 Avenue Southeast, T2G 0J6 Calgary, Canada, Calgary, Canada

Facilities

Free WiFi Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Laundry

Gallery

a room with three bunk beds and a hallway at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a room with three bunk beds and a window at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a bedroom with a bed and a table and chairs at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a bedroom with a large bed and a flat screen tv at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a bedroom with a bed and a desk with a green painting at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a small bedroom with a bed and a green window at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a man playing a guitar in a waiting room at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a living room with a couch and a table at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary
a waiting room with four chairs and a counter with computers at HI Calgary City Centre - Hostel in Calgary

Reviews

Holly 8/10
United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Good value and very clean

Pros: Really good central location, very comfy beds and all nice and clean. I stayed in the female dorm, it was quiet and tidy. Big lockers to store your suitcase although if you want to lock it you should bring your own padlock.

Cons: Shower was basically a dribble of water, I was very thankful I didn't need to wash my hair. The water was nice and hot though and all other facilities worked perfectly, I'd just be reluctant to stay for more than a night or two.

Shira 9/10
Israel ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

Would recommend this hostel!

Pros: Nice and helpfull staff! Good location and very good experience overall

Cons: The dorms felt a bit stuffy and could use better ventilation.

Chloe 8/10
Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

Pros: Great location, it was within walking distance to lots of points of interests for tourists

Rhiannon 8/10
Australia ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ

Great stay

Pros: Great rooms, big bathrooms, amazing kitchen and communal rooms, social hostel, great location.

Cons: Showers donโ€™t lock, they are a frosted glass door and a curtain only. Suitcases donโ€™t fit in the luggage lockers in rooms.

Rene 9/10
Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Pros: The Kitchen was nice. Enough space and equipment. Also the quiet-room for working was perfect. I really liked it.

Jingguo 8/10
Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Overall, itโ€™s a very budget-friendly stay in an unbeatable central location, but the noise from upstairs, the basic bedd

Pros: The location is absolutely perfect. It is right in the city centre, within easy walking distance of the CTrain station and many of Calgaryโ€™s main sights, especially the Central Library and other downtown attractions. For this area, the price is very reasonable and the overall value for money is quite good. The hostel was also able to arrange the type of room I requested, which I really appreciated.

Cons: I stayed on the lower floor and could constantly hear very loud footsteps and creaking from the wooden floor above. If you are a light sleeper, I would be careful about choosing a downstairs room. The light bulb in my room also seemed a bit old and unreliable, sometimes not turning on properly. In addition, the bedding is quite thin and the set-up is not very comfortable โ€“ just a sheet underneath in direct contact with the skin and a light cover on top, rather than a proper duvet in a cover. The standard 4 pm check-in and 11 am check-out times are also relatively late/early, and although the hostel can sometimes be flexible if you ask, you still need to plan your schedule around this.

Dhavalkumar 10/10
Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Pros: The Hostel is very spicy and span,and all services are working. Staffs are well cooperative,peaceful Environment and everything is good ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ‘Œ ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ˜Š ๐Ÿ™Œ

Cons: All like each and every things.

Naruicar 10/10
Spain ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

Lovely hostel very close to everything!

Pros: Lovely staff and very clean!!! Really recommend it!

Cons: Everything was perfect. Really good hostel!!!!

Laura 9/10
Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Pros: Staff were very friendly and amenities were clean and tidy

Jose 10/10
United Kingdom ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

Near to city centre which is great to explore the city!

Pros: I needed support with an iPhone charger and the staff helped me.

Cons: It would be nice to offer breakfast!

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