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The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar, hotel in Nelson

Built in 1888, The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar is a heritage building with free Wi-Fi, an onsite bar and restaurant and a cafe on weekdays Prince Albert Backpackers is a 5-minute walk from Nelson....

Great accomodations and the pub food was awesome
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
932 reviews
Price from
£49.66
1 night, 2 adults
Tasman Bay Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

This hostel offers free unlimited Wi-Fi, a log fire in the guest lounge and heaters in all rooms. Guests can relax in the hammock in the garden.

Very friendly staff, excellent vibe for socializing, cozy atmosphere, close to the city center
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
787 reviews
Price from
£44.25
1 night, 2 adults
YHA Nelson, hotel in Nelson

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, YHA Nelson is located in the centre of Nelson, 600 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson.

Clean, comfortable.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
744 reviews
Price from
£67.56
1 night, 2 adults
Bridge Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

Bridge Backpackers is ideally located in the centre of Nelson, and offers a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Kitchen is very untidy , bathroom exhaust fan is so noisy like helicopter engine
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,377 reviews
Price from
£50.26
1 night, 2 adults
The Bug Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

Offering private and dormitory rooms with free unlimited WiFi, The Bug Backpackers is just 15 minutes’ walk from local shops and restaurants.

Staff were nice and accomodating
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
438 reviews
Price from
£31.15
1 night, 2 adults
The Palace Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

Set in Nelson, 700 metres from Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, The Palace Backpackers offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

lovely and helpful owner upgraded us to a private room with no extra cost, the bed was comfy and great location
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
441 reviews
Price from
£28.90
1 night, 2 adults
Honeysuckle House, hotel in Nelson

Honeysuckle House in Nelson provides adults-only accommodation with a garden and a shared lounge.

The only good thing about this property was that it was quite close to the city centre and other places like the Christ Church Cathedral, the Centre of New Zealand monument and a few other places. However, since one would drive to Nelson anyway, anyone can make that drive from anywhere else even stayed out of town, so this place was absolutely not worth it.
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
251 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £67.56
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 744 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location being pretty much in the centre of town, and the main bus interchange is less than a five minute walk. The staff were excellent and the facilities were generally clean and well-maintained. The common areas were quite big and spacious which was nice as hostels often tend to have somewhat cramped common areas.
    mblonkers
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £44.25
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 787 reviews
    Awesome decorations! Paintings and jokes on the walls were all phenomenal! Magnificent! One of the best hostels so far! Lovely volunteers
    Arttu
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 75 reviews
    Great location! Very quiet and safe for kids. Park through the garden gate. Shower pressure and temperature excellent. Very clean and tidy and warm.
    Rebecca
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 932 reviews
    This would have to be one of the best backpackers we've stayed in! Great location, comfy bed and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We loved the restaurant and ate there twice!! Ghe place had a really good vibe and was a mixture of young backpackers and locals having a drink or meal.
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £38.83
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 251 reviews
    The atmosphere in the hostel was super pleasant. The staff was always friendly and helpful! Rob, the owner, is a great person who is always open to a chat. There is ice cream in the fridge and the wonderful garden invites you to relax. Great location! Can only recommend it!!
    Paulina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £31.15
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 442 reviews
    A warm welcome and friendly staff at the hostel, which is cheap for Nelson. The kitchen is good and there's some nice outdoor space. Our room was in a second building, which was well-sized and with a shared bathroom/shower, which worked well.
    eds2559
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £50.26
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,377 reviews
    Best hostel I've encountered in a long time. Super helpful staff, great location.
    Carmantravel
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £33.41
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 441 reviews
    perfect place to meet new people and to chill ! Absolutely one of the best hostels i’ve ever been to :))
    Milla
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.26
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,377 reviews
    Great location, well equipped kitchen. All of Nelson within walking distance. Best hostel manager - big shout-out to Tom! Really fun guy!
    Rafael
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 145 reviews
    The girl on reception that checked us in was really lovely and helpful (Kat). The beds were alright. Close walking distance to a lot of shops etc. Cheap stay, good for a low budget. Easy check-in and check-out. There is a really nice rooftop smoking area with picnic table.
    Dean
    Group

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