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HI Calgary

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See our groups page for bookings of 10 or more friends.

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Welcome to

HI Calgary City Centre

HI Calgary

520 7th Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta

Kick back at the newly renovated HI Calgary City Centre, right downtown. Walk two minutes to the CTrain, which runs around the city and is free downtown. Find attractions, restaurants, nightlife and shopping minutes away from the front door. Soak up a bit of city life before heading into the mountains, and take advantage of the hostel's free wifi.

Sticking in town longer? Check out our work-for-stay program.

Highlights
  • Enjoy many of the city’s main attractions within easy walking distance
  • A short walk away from airport transit & shuttles to Banff
  • Hang out with new friends in our games room
Useful Info

Check-in: 16:00
Check-out: 11:00

Amenities

  • Free wifi
    Free wifi
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Luggage storage
    Luggage storage
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bike storage
    Bike storage
All Amenities & Facilities

A glimpse of the hostel

HI Calgary City Centre
HI Calgary City Centre Lobby
HI Calgary City Centre Lobby
Family Private with Ensuite
HI Calgary City Centre Kitchen
HI Calgary City Centre Kitchen
HI Calgary City Centre TV Room
HI Calgary City Centre Pool Table
HI Calgary City Centre Internet
HI Calgary City Centre TV Room
HI Calgary City Centre Reading Room
HI Calgary City Centre Laundry Room
6 bed dorm standard HI Calgary
Private Room Ensuite HI Calgary
Private room with shared bathroom HI Calgary
4 bed shared dorm room HI Calgary

Rooms & Beds

Private Rooms

Private Room

The perfect amount of privacy for one or two. This private room has a queen bed, work desk, chair, night stands and reading lights. Shared washrooms are down the hall.

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
  • TV
    TV
  • Reading light
    Reading light
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4-Person Family Room Ensuite

Families and friends love these large and newly renovated private rooms with bathrooms; including 1 double bed and 2 bunks, a 36" plasma TV, linens and towels. Sleeps up to 4.

  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Ensuite bathroom
    Ensuite bathroom
  • TV
    TV
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5-Person Family Room Ensuite

Families and friends love these large and newly renovated private rooms with bathrooms; including 1 double bed, 2 bunks and 1 single bed, a 36" plasma TV, linens and towels. Sleeps up to 5.

  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Ensuite bathroom
    Ensuite bathroom
  • TV
    TV
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Private Room Ensuite

This is living it up hostel-style! Our private room with bathroom features a queen bed, work desk, 36" plasma TV, toiletries, linens and towels. Sleeps 2.

  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Ensuite bathroom
    Ensuite bathroom
  • TV
    TV
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Shared Rooms

4-Bed Dorm

With only four bunks, these renovated dorms are brightly furnished and offer an individual locker, shelf and reading light for each guest. Shared washrooms are down the hall.

  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Individual plugs
    Individual plugs
  • Free earplugs
    Free earplugs
  • Reading light
    Reading light
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6-Bed Dorm

Our newly renovated shared rooms are brightly furnished and sleep six in bunks with individual locker, shelf and reading light.

  • Individual Locker
    Individual Locker
  • Towels
    Towels
  • Linens
    Linens
  • Reading light
    Reading light
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Group Bookings

Groups love this hostel's central location in the heart of downtown Calgary. HI Calgary is easily accessible by transit and is within walking distance to great shopping, restaurants, and nightlife. Inside the hostel you will find large common areas including a full-service kitchen, games room and TV room.

Groups Information

HI Calgary is the place we go when we head to the city for a night out. It’s not far from all the action (including the Ice Hockey Stadium) but is in a quiet are of the city. The staff are lovely and the rooms and amenities are perfect for what we need.

Leigh1980

...The staff is amazing, friendly and very helpful. The hostel is very clean, great vibe and has everything you need. It's also in a perfect, convenient location. Come see for yourself. I guarantee you will be impressed.

Brandon Beune

...This place is very clean and the private room I had was comfortable, inexpensive and the staff were so polite and helpful. I recommend for the budget minded traveller that wants to be in the heart of it all.

loretta c

One of my favourite hostels hands down. Everything is on point - comfortable beds, secure rooms and storage, 24 hour reception, kitchen decked out with everything you need, free breakfast, awesome hang out areas, big backyard, free parking and bikes...

Lucy Pallett-Jones

Fulfill your foodie dreams at the Simmons building

HAPPY BELLY

This food lovers' paradise in a converted mattress factory is only two blocks away from the hostel. It now houses Phil and Sebastian's roasterie, Sidewalk Citizen bakery and Charbar and is the perfect spot to work, enjoy breakfast by the river or have a drink on a rooftop patio.

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Get your hops on at the Cold Garden Beverage Company

TASTY BEVY

This funky microbrewery is located in the vibrant neighborhood of Inglewood, Calgary's first brewering district. It serves a variety of traditional and innovative beers in a casual and eclectic atmosphere.

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Walk in the footsteps of the First Nations at Fort Calgary

HISTORY

Where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet, Fort Calgary is now standing in an area previously known as Mohkinsstis, a traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Stoney-Nakoda and other indigenous people.

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Ride a bike along Calgary's Riverwalk

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Rent a bike, walk or go for a run along this beautiful riverwalk which follows the Bow River. This perfect spot to unwind is a great mix between nature and city.

Play outside at East Village Junction

URBAN GEM

This innovative shipping container shopping hub is part outdoor retail, part event spot, but mostly a colourful community gathering space. Only open in the summer, it hosts workshops, art exhibits and a food truck gathering.

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The Paddle Station

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Oak and Vine

Get a 10% discount on wines and craft beers

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The Confluence Historic Site & Parkland
(formerly Fort Calgary)

Get 10% off entry to this National Historic Site

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