HI Jasper

Overview

About HI Jasper

HI Jasper is a modern, social hostel on Sleepy Hollow Road, set just outside the core of town. It blends budget-friendly stays with thoughtful design and community spaces, making it a favorite base for exploring the area. Note: the property is currently closed following the 2024 wildfires, with plans to rebuild and reopen in the coming years.

Why stop

Easy walk to downtown and the train station
Excellent shared kitchen plus an on-site café

Heads up

Temporarily closed following 2024 wildfires
Compact rooms and potential noise from the nearby rail line

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Where it is

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LodgingHI Jasper52.87077, -118.08269

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Local know-how

Tips for visiting HI Jasper

Book months ahead for summer; this place sells out fast when open.
Bring earplugs—hallway and train noise can carry into some rooms.
Use the communal kitchen to save on pricey in-town meals.
Walking from the train station is easy; you can skip a car for town days.
Check the property’s status for reopening updates before you plan.

Plan your stop

Before you go

Best time to visit

When it’s operating, book well ahead for summer. Shoulder seasons (May–June, September) strike a nice balance of availability and calmer vibes. For quieter stays, target midweek nights. Early mornings offer the best chance for wildlife and uncrowded town walks.

Rooms & Amenities

Expect a mix of shared dorms (single-sex and mixed) and private rooms, some ensuite, plus family rooms. Linens and towels are provided. The highlights are practical: a large, well-organized communal kitchen, sauna, laundry, and secure bike/ski storage. There’s also an on-site Sleepy Hollow Café, a TV/common room, games nights, and even EV charging. Guests have praised the clean, modern facilities and friendly staff.

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ClosureWildfire-impacted areas and facilities closedStay out of closed wildfire-impacted areas and facilities in Jasper National Park; closures protect public safety after the 2024 wildfire and remain in effect while recovery and safety work continues.Official details
Closure93A (Wabasso Road) no through travel during roadworkFrom mid-October to early November 2026, plan for 93A (Wabasso Road) to be accessible from the south entrance only; no through travel is expected during roadwork.Official details

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Jasper Tour Guide

Your drive to HI Jasper, narrated.

Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Jasper National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.

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HI Jasper and Closed Services

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“You're passing an area that was significantly impacted by a major wildfire in 2024. As a result, the Esso gas station you might see is permanently closed, and the modern HI Jasper hostel is also closed while it rebuilds.”

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More about HI Jasper

Location & VibeYou’re about an 11-minute walk from the Jasper train station and a quick stroll to shops,…

You’re about an 11-minute walk from the Jasper train station and a quick stroll to shops, restaurants, and tour pickups—so you can park the car and forget it. The setting is flanked by woodland with mountain views, and the hostel’s social calendar makes it easy to meet other travelers.

WildlifeAround town, early mornings and evenings are prime times to spot elk, deer, and birdlife.

Around town, early mornings and evenings are prime times to spot elk, deer, and birdlife. Keep a respectful distance, and ask the front desk for recent sighting tips—staff are known for sharing local intel. You can also borrow/rent bear spray here when it’s operating.

Good to KnowRooms are efficiently sized, and a few guests found them warm on hot days and a bit noisy—both…

Rooms are efficiently sized, and a few guests found them warm on hot days and a bit noisy—both from corridor traffic and the nearby rail line. Parking can feel limited at peak times, and large youth groups occasionally add to the bustle.

Status & What’s NextThe hostel is temporarily closed due to the 2024 wildfires.

The hostel is temporarily closed due to the 2024 wildfires. Rebuild plans are in motion with an eye toward reopening after upgrades.

Wildlife

Wildlife in Jasper

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174 sightingsGrizzly BearMost seen around 8 PMSighting map

43 sightingsCaribouMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

40 sightingsGray WolfMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

12 sightingsCanada LynxMost seen around 8 PMSighting map

315 sightingsMooseMost seen around 6 AMSighting map

1,028 sightingsElkMost seen around 7 AMSighting map

Sighting maps show where each species has been reported across Jasper. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.