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. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hostel features family rooms. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at the hostel. The Palace Backpackers offers a barbecue. Trafalgar Park is 1.2 km from the accommodation. Nelson Airport is 6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Nelson, this property has an excellent location score of 8.4

Breakfast info

Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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Guest review summary
Guests were concerned about <b>room cleanliness</b> and <b>kitchen</b> conditions at the accommodation. While the <b>location</b> was praised for its convenience, <b>room comfort</b> and <b>bed comfort</b> received mixed reviews. Staff were generally liked for their friendliness, and <b>breakfast</b> was appreciated for being included.
This is an automated summary based on 61 reviews from the past 12 months.
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Staff
8.2
Facilities
7.3
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Value for money
7.9
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
Low score for Nelson

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Palace Backpackers

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
The Palace Backpackers takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
NZD 20 per child, per night
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
NZD 20 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Palace Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Palace Backpackers

  • The prices at The Palace Backpackers may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Palace Backpackers is 550 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Palace Backpackers offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Palace Backpackers is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Guests staying at The Palace Backpackers can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet