HI Mosquito Creek Hostel
PO Box 1358, Banff
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Why people book this hotel
“True wilderness hostel, a nice way to get away”
“Excellent host: Richard was friendly & helpfull”
“The location is great and you are in the middle of nature (we saw a bear outside…”
“The kitchen is well equipped and the common room has some books and games plus a…”
“Not nearly as wilderness as might be expected, even an hour of wifi per night if…”
“Location”
“Clean, comfortable, warm rooms and common area”
“The kitchen is clean and well set up”
“The price is significantly cheaper than other places we stayed out in the area a…”
Overview
Located 20 minutes’ drive from Lake Louise in an isolated setting, this hostel offers shared kitchen facilities and a wood heated sauna. Cross-country and backcountry skiing are available on site. Wooden furnishings feature in the heated accommodation at HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel.-- Linen is included--. Shared toilet facilities are outhouse facilities (there are no showers and no running hot water). Offering no electricity, guests of Hostel HI-Mosquito Creek can enjoy a rustic experience. Free snowshoe rental is available. An outdoor seating area includes a fire pit.
Traveller reviews
銀治(Ginji)
couple
June 13, 2026
“Great wilderness stay”
The people that were staying had a great vibe!
SHADI GABASA
solo_traveller
December 16, 2025
True wilderness hostel, a nice way to get away .. I LOVED the sauna !!
Iryna
extended_group
November 25, 2025
“A wonderful place to relax”
A wonderful place to relax, completely disconnected from signal and networks — perfect for a peaceful getaway.
Suraj
solo_traveller
October 28, 2025
Awesome place to enjoy the company with new people and those who likes to live in quite place.
Moore
solo_traveller
October 3, 2025
“An off the grid nice place”
Excellent host: Richard was friendly & helpfull. A great mix of guests were there from multiple countries. A nice campfire setting.
Jessica
solo_traveller
May 24, 2025
Everything else
Afnan
couple
February 18, 2025
“Loved the rustic, wilderness, cozy and warm vibe.”
I loved the wilderness vibe of it, and that it was very warm and had a fully equipped kitchen, as well as water, kettles, functioning stove, sauna, and plenty of space in living and main areas.
Mario
couple
December 24, 2024
“Amazing place. It matches what was expected. The host was very pleasant and helpful.”
Joanna
extended_group
December 9, 2024
The feel of wilderness, views and everything is easily accesible
Mark
solo_traveller
October 9, 2024
“Nice experience”
Clean, comfortable, warm rooms and common area. Well stocked kitchen, sauna was fun. Not nearly as wilderness as might be expected, even an hour of wifi per night if the sun was good enough to charge the solar battery. Good location for some hikes in the area.
Meagan
solo_traveller
August 30, 2024
Cheap and accessible hostel with a good kitchen and communal fire. Beautiful surrounds and friendly staff.
VALERIE
couple
August 28, 2024
“Use of desperate or like to rough it.”
Location
JEE
solo_traveller
July 1, 2024
So natural, we were in the forest...
Adam
couple
June 23, 2024
“Basic but well set up - would stay again”
The location is great and you are in the middle of nature (we saw a bear outside our dorm room). The kitchen is clean and well set up. The staff were talkative and helpful throughout the stay. The price is significantly cheaper than other places we stayed out in the area and there are nice shared spaces that are used well socially. The heating in the rooms are effective. There is no running water or electricity but the place is well set up for it and you can shower in the other HI hostels (e.g. Lake Louise). The toilets are outhouses but again, cleaned well and properly maintained.
Marie-Claire
family_with_children
May 29, 2024
“Very nice!”
Super welcoming staff!
Ute
solo_traveller
May 4, 2024
“Wonderful hostel in the Canadian Wilderness”
It is a lovely hostel in a forest setting. A couple of wooden cabins, all very comfy and well-heated. The kitchen is well equipped and the common room has some books and games plus a lovely fire place.
Patricia
solo_traveller
April 1, 2024
“Great stay”
This is my favorite rustic hostel in the Rockies. There are no showers but the outdoor sauna is perfect.
Patricia
solo_traveller
March 29, 2024
“I love Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel.”
This is my favorite rustic hostel in the Rockies. There are no showers but the outdoor sauna is amazing. I love staying there in the summer or spring. I am going back in a couple of days.
Bruce
couple
February 23, 2024
“Simple back country experience that was close to our car.”
Rustic, quiet
Emily
extended_group
December 18, 2023
We come every year; this gem is absolutely one of my favourite places in the Rockies. Thanks to Richard and HI for making this place so great!
Facilities
Activities
Sauna, Hiking
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
General
Bicycle parking, Indoor fireplace, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, First aid kit available
Services
Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping
Family Room
Located in a cabin separate from the main hostel building, this family room enjoys wooden furnishings and mountain views. Kitchen and toilet facilities are shared with another room in the cabin.
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