HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel

7.8

Outstanding(267 Reviews)

Hostel in Clearwater County

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more

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About this hostel

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Clearwater County

Nearby attractions

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

76.9 mi

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve

28.5 mi

Roadside viewpoint

44.6 mi

Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles Viewpoint

43 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 333 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Double

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel

$$$$

7.8

Outstanding(267 Reviews)

Hostel in Clearwater County

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Parking and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Clearwater County

Nearby attractions

Rocky Mountain House National Historic Site

76.9 mi

Kootenay Plains Ecological Reserve

28.5 mi

Roadside viewpoint

44.6 mi

Abraham Lake Ice Bubbles Viewpoint

43 mi

Available Rooms

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

1 Single • 333 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

1 Double

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

7.8

Outstanding(267 Reviews)

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9.0

Apr 2024

Great stay

This is my favorite rustic hostel in the Rockies. There are no showers but the outdoor sauna is perfect.

8.0

Oct 2023

It was fine

For me it was okay. Since its just for a night and brief stay we couldn't appreciate it that much but i will say, it was a good place to relax and interact with other guest. But in our end, because we are group of women and got there already late and have to leave so early, we couldn't get comfortable. But i will still recommend this place to other traveller who loves adventure and different experience.

Have to update their location on google. Not advisable to go there late at night because there was no clear signage to get to the exact location. We got lost 😔

9.0

Jul 2023

Superb

Located just by the side of the creek, with the view of mountain top, this hostel gives a feel closer to camping.

Showers would have been a great addition to the amenities.

10.0

Jul 2023

Exceptional

location is amazing

9.0

Jun 2023

Superb

HI Mosquito Creek Hostel has a really good location and it connects you with nature! Do not expect much, Wi-fi runs on request. You have more time to think about life. A good place to stay.

6.0

Jun 2023

Pleasant

Cheaper than most accomodations in the area. Close to a river. Nice location.

It was not clear in the description that there are no toilet, only 'long hole'. No showers or hand basins to brush your teeth/ clean your hands.

1.0

Jun 2023

Bad

No water No shower No amenities No electricity Wifi poor and limited to 1 hour per day

10.0

Jun 2023

Exceptional

Sauna

8.0

Jun 2023

A fantastic night at a rustic mountain lodge in the Rockies!

Oh wow! It was the first time that we tried one of the hostels located in the Icefield Parkway. What a great experience! It is a bit rustic but it was way better than camping!!! We stayed in the 10-bed dormitory. The bunks are a bit short but they are comfortable and clean linens/blankets are provided. The heater works really well and kept us toasty. The other guests in our dorm were very considerate - we slept really well. The out-house was clean, spacious and not smelly! The big kitchen was very well equipped with lots of space for everyone. There is a large common area with a wood stove and many couches. It was a great place for socializing with other travelers. It was mostly older adults like us at the hostel during our visit. We had a great time with everybody! And, the innkeeper Richard is a very nice man who can provide great information about the lodge and the park. We hope to get the opportunity to visit again!

It's a very minor point but it would have been nice to be able to check in earlier than 5:00 pm. We understand that the innkeeper needs personal time during the day but, we were done from our hike to Bow Glacier by 3:00 pm and tired, just looking to relax for the rest of the day. We ended up driving 40-min round trip to Lake Louise to fill the time.

10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

We loved our stay at Mosquito Creek Hostel, we had the place to ourselves due to low traffic in the winter. The caretaker was friendly, he made sure we were comfortable and knew our way around. As an avid skier, he was happy to share his suggestions about ski touring in the area which was greatly appreciated. He kindly turned on the wifi for a short period which allowed us to quickly check important emails, but otherwise we enjoyed switching off and immersing in the Rockies serenity. Don’t forget to check out the sauna, it’s the perfect way to unwind after a big day on the slopes ⛷️

The common area remained very cold despite working hard to keep the fire going, but otherwise the rooms and kitchen have central heating and were nice and toasty inside.

5.0

Aug 2022

OK for 1 night

Small beds , my feet stuck out the end . I'm 6'1"

10.0

Aug 2022

super nice wilderness hostel close to lake Louise - will definitely come there again

hear private room , kitchen , sauna ! great and helpful host Ralph (ask him for tours in the area )

1.0

May 2022

For ADVISED travelers only : HARD CONDITIONS

not much….

we did not spend the night there, and there were no possibilities to be refunded. Also, it must be known that there is no electricity, no wifi, no hot water, toilet are outside the dorms. You should bring your own lights and food, it is in the middle of nowhere so there is no service at least 20minutes before arriving there, and on the camp. we did not expect it to be so extreme and much like camping.

9.0

Sep 2021

Superb

We have been stayed at this place two times before. The place is now exceptionally well maintained. To our surprise, it also provides room lighting with solar energy.

10.0

Aug 2021

Exceptional

That Lars who was in charge of check-in waited until I arrived which was around 9pm. He was very helpful in many ways. But most importantly was the fact that I was super low on gas and I didn’t think I had enough to make it to Lake Louise. He helped make sure I did. Very kind gentleman.

10.0

Jul 2021

Exceptional

Friendly staff. Room is clean. I like that the room is next to a creek. Also a perfect place for star gazing. I'm okay with not being able to shower for a day or two. It was a great experience to try out a wilderness hostel.

10.0

Aug 2020

Paradise

I was so happy to stay two nights at this wilderness hostel, the only one with a heated sauna in the Rockies. The dorms are secluded. There is a large lounge area and kitchen area and a big fire pit outside. You can take a dip in the cold creek and sit by it to read a book. There is a trail right across the bridge to Molar Pass, 21 to 23 km. You park by the road or in the parking lot. You can shower at the HI Lake Louise 27 km away if you need to.

7.9

Feb 2020

Great Wilderness Hostel

Sauna, Fireplace, warm rooms, big common room with games, snowshoes available die borrowing

Kitchen is a little bit small if Hostel is full

9.0

Jan 2020

Superb

Clean facility in an excellent location. Friendly staff, excellent atmosphere.

The room with the fireplace was not warm. Even if you were on the couch right next to the fireplace that room was very cold. They need to invest in a better fire place or a propane heater for that main living area to make it useable in the winter.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Clearwater County?

The average price for a rental in Clearwater County is $115 per night. This rental is $90 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, parking, balcony or patio, and tv.

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HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel

Hostel in Clearwater County

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Clearwater County

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Family Room

HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel

Hostel in Clearwater County

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Clearwater County

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Family Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Clearwater County?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at HI Mosquito Creek - Wilderness Hostel?

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