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HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel
Highway 93 N, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3 Canada
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Avg. AU$132 /night, 3/15 - 3/16
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#2 of 2 hostels in Lake Louise
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Is your holiday travel budget not going far enough?Having difficulty keeping to your travel budget? Need a cheap accommodation solution so you can see everything in Banff and not have to sleep in a tent? Is staying Lake Louise too expensive for you? And the idea of camping in the unpredictable mountain weather unappealing? Did you say yes to anyone if not all of these questions? You should stay at the wilderness hostels along the Icefields Parkway.Icefield Parkway Hostels - HI Mosquito Creek Wilderness HostelHI-Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel is a small “off-the-grid” 24 bed hostel located 29 km north of Lake Louise – a 20 minute drive on the Icefields Parkway -Highway 93 North- which links Banff and Jasper National Parks. This is your chance to see the Canada you imagined, the real Canadian Rockies at HI-Mosquito Creek Wilderness Hostel with dorm beds.
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Free parking
Sauna
Hiking
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
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Family rooms
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English, French
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Highway 93 N, Lake Louise, Banff National Park, Alberta T1L 1B3 Canada
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Calgary Intl Airport
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This is NOT a party hostel. It is a great wilderness hostel where you actually talk to people, and sit around a campfire or light up the wood fired sauna and gaze at stars or the moon, rather than stare blankly at your smartphone like other hostels. It is small, 2 coed dorms each having 12 beds, but even the dorms are quiet due to the absence of late night partiers. Oh, due to Covid, each cabin is somewhat divided into 2, 6 person sleeping areas for a total of 12 people in each of 2 cabins. A decent kitchen with fridge, stove and cooking utensils, a common area, and great manager (Richard) make me recommend this hostel highly for those looking for a rustic, warm, yet comfortable night’s sleep. And the outhouses are CLEAN and have no smell at all!! No worries! I really like the upgraded, wood burning sauna and highly recommend trying it. You might even see a bear bum or a bare bum around the sauna:) Haha! Both exist in this wonderful place!! Nature at it's absolute finest! Last thing I forgot to mention, there are 2 private cabins if you like with a shared kitchen between the 2 private sleeping areas if that works better for you. And you can still use the sauna and campfire pit, etc.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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My son and I really enjoyed our night at the mosquito Creek wilderness hostel. It is obviously a hostel and has no running water but nevertheless, whilst excepting all limitations was a fun and charming state. For me the biggest asset the hostel has is its location and the communal area with a wood fired stove together with the woodfired sauna. it gives a great opportunity to meet fellow travellers and to share stories that one simply does not get in a hotel . The hostel itself is very clean , although being a hostel except that everything is fairly rustic. There is a separate toilet block which is remote from the dormitories so a very short walk is required to go to the toilet. The toilets are essentially a drop pit so they are what they are, but they are clean and relatively new. It is what it is. You’re not going to die. The communal area is fantastic and there is an outdoor Boma where you can light a fire and share stories with fellow travellers whilst looking up at the sky (if you are lucky). The scenery is fairly stunning and is it any time you get stressed about not having luxuries I suggest you have a word with yourself, get real and remind yourself you are sleeping in the middle of nature is grandeur. It does not get any better than this.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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I stayed at this hostel last week. Everything was great; clean, safe and as advertised. It's in a wonderful location, next to a beautiful creek. The host, Ralph, was particularly welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable of the area.
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Date of stay: July 2022
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A group of us planned a "hiking in the Rockies" trip and booked our stay at this wilderness hostel The premier hikes we planned to do were located close to this hostel so we decided to stay 4 nights so we could start our hikes from here. We had heard that this hostel was very basic and rustic. We were not disappointed! No running water, showers or electricity! We had rented the family cabins 2 rooms and that came with the use of our own kitchen. Lots of dishes and pots and pans, dish cloths and all we needed! The hostel has propane powered fridges and stoves with ovens that work! There is a log cabin with a woodburning sauna that we fired up every night we were there. Then we got good and hot and ran like crazy people into the icecold creek! Brrrrrrr....but who needs a shower when you can do this several times!!!....I was soooo sqeaky clean after that routine and fell into bed feeling tingly all over! What a treat!! Lots of blankets to keep you warm on those chilly mountain nights! This hostel has lots of character and provides visitors with a genuine outdoor mountain experience. You can make a fire in the firepit and roast marshmallows, sing songs and tell bear stories! I highly recommend staying here if you want to get away from it all! Nature at its' finest with some of the best hiking you will find in the world! Richard the manager can help you with whatever you may need. I hope to get back there very soon!!!
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: if there are several of you or you are a family...book the family room or the whole cabin with...
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A big group of us stayed here over new years and it was fantastic! I had expected much more basic conditions but the kitchen, lounge and dorms all had lights (no charging sockets) and the host would turn on the WiFi for brief periods if you ask nicely. The kitchen was really well stocked and there are fridges and a drinking water supply. There is firewood in the lounge and the three outhouses were always clean. It's a perfect base for ski touring and ice climbing along the parkway, although you do need a car.
It struck me as a little bizarre that there was a sauna but no showers. But there is a watering can so you can melt water in the sauna and use that to wash.
Bedding is provided, and when choosing a bed in the dorm be aware that the top bunks can get almost too warm!
It struck me as a little bizarre that there was a sauna but no showers. But there is a watering can so you can melt water in the sauna and use that to wash.
Bedding is provided, and when choosing a bed in the dorm be aware that the top bunks can get almost too warm!
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Date of stay: January 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Even though there's no wash facilities I totally loved this place. Good kitchen facilities, common room, comfy bed with lots of blankets and the toilets are new and in good condition. Everything is well maintained and the location is just amazing.
The only thing I wish it had was an area to wash/clean your teeth that wasnt the kitchen. Washing in the creek was ok (although freezing!!!) in fact made the experience but an outside basin area to wash would have been helpful.
Didnt get to experience the sauna but everyone said it was really good.
One tip - go over the road and up the river a little way. You'll find a great waterfall
The only thing I wish it had was an area to wash/clean your teeth that wasnt the kitchen. Washing in the creek was ok (although freezing!!!) in fact made the experience but an outside basin area to wash would have been helpful.
Didnt get to experience the sauna but everyone said it was really good.
One tip - go over the road and up the river a little way. You'll find a great waterfall
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Date of stay: August 2013Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Even had sauna and wifi!!! In wilderness hostel!!!
Great price
Great staff
Go there!
Even had sauna and wifi!!! In wilderness hostel!!!
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Date of stay: June 2012
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This is NOT a party hostel. It is a great wilderness hostel where you actually talk to people, and sit around a campfire or light up the wood fired sauna, rather than stare blankly at your phone like other hostels. It is small, 2 coed dorms each having 12 beds, but even the dorms are quiet due to the absence of late night partiers. A decent kitchen with fridge, stove and cooking utensils, a common area, and great manager(s) make me recommend this hostel highly for those looking for a rustic, yet comfortable night’s sleep.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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Mosquito creek exceeded our expectations. For a wilderness hostel the facilities were fantastic. Large kitchen, large comfy living area, near new pit toilets and comfy beds. We would recommend to anyone who enjoys camping.
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We were originally planning to camp but then had bad weather. This wilderness hostel doesn't have electricity or running water, but has a generator for lights. The common areas are very warm and the cabins (dorms) are too. All linen is provided.
Compared to camping it's much easier and not at all expensive!
Compared to camping it's much easier and not at all expensive!
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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"if there are several of you or you are a family...book the family room or the whole cabin with your own kitchen."Read full review
PRICE RANGE
AU$132 - AU$133 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
CanadaAlbertaCanadian RockiesBanff National ParkLake Louise
NUMBER OF ROOMS
200
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Frequently Asked Questions about HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel
Which popular attractions are close to HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel?
Nearby attractions include Moraine Lake (7.7 km), Fairview Lookout (7.3 km), and Wilsons Mountain Sports (7.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, a sauna, and hiking.
Is parking available at HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Post Hotel Dining Room, Bill Peyto's Cafe, and Trailhead Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at HI-Mosquito Creek Hostel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and French.