YHA Nelson
59 Rutherford Street , 7010 Nelson, New Zealand – Excellent location - show map
YHA Nelson
- Garden
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
Situated in the heart of Nelson, this 5-star hostel features free WiFi, shared kitchen facilities, spacious dining area and a sunny garden with a courtyard BBQ. The common areas include air hockey and table football. Surrounded by cafes and restaurants, YHA Nelson is a 10-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach and a 15-minute drive from Nelson Airport. The Interislander Ferry Terminal in Picton is only 90 minutes’ drive away. Facilities include an internet kiosk with Skype access, guest lounge with LCD TV and DVD collection, and hammocks in the garden. The tour desk can book kayaking, skydiving, wine and craft beer tours and walks through Abel Tasman National Park. Guests can choose between private and dormitory rooms, most with access to shared bathroom facilities. Secure lockers, luggage storage and bicycle storage are available. The hostel also offers mountain and city bikes for hire.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
Categories:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Ella
New Zealand“Great central location. Excellent large lockers ($2 for up to 7 days). YHA was able to accomodate our 5 bikes, thanks!! Staff were very friendly and helpful. Kitchen and lounge were clean.” 
Stephen New Zealand“Location was great for my purposes Small, isolated room was perfect and clean”- Pittman New Zealand“Exceedingly friendly staff on arrival. Very convenient location. Excellent value for money.”
Tony New Zealand“Very bright. Very clean Very modern Kitchen and lounge facilities great”
Renee New Zealand“The staff at the reception were so lovely, they made me feel really comfortable.”- Zhane New Zealand“The hospitality from the staff and the open atmosphere”
Mindlookingcool New Zealand“Royce and Linda are exceptional. Nothing was ever a worry or concern. The beds were very comfy and had everything we needed.”- Shaunice New Zealand“Clean always. It was close to everything, very convenient for people who don’t have a car.”
Pippins New Zealand“Simple and easy check in - out. Helpful and friendly staff.”- Hyde
United States“Location, price, great amount of space in the rooms, kitchen and lounge.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
Do you offer luggage storage?
We have a large luggage store room near reception. If you are going off to do some hiking in the Abel Tasman National Park & have a return booking wit..Answered on 1 September 2020Can I use my own sleeping bag?
For health and safety reasons we dont allow sleeping bags to be used on our beds. We provide extra blankets during the cooler months and if you feel c..Answered on 8 September 2020is there parking available? Cheers
Yes we have 100's of car parks right beside the hostel. We can show you when you arrive.Answered on 23 February 2021Is a vaccine passport required
Thanks for your message. Currently only travellers from Auckland are required to present a VAX Pass. We look forward to meeting you. Best regards and ..Answered on 12 January 2022Hi there! For the 8-Bed dormitory, it’s giving an option for 10 beds? My family has 9 people and was wondering if we could get a room to ourselves.
Thanks for your message. We have several 8 bed Rooms. By booking 10 beds you will be split over several rooms. For groups it is recommended that you ..Answered on 4 January 2022Hi, is the parking nearby free of charge? Thank you.
There is lots of Free Parking close to YHA Nelson. Please ask one of our reception team and we can give you directions.Answered on 25 February 2024- Still looking?
Property surroundings
Facilities of YHA NelsonGreat facilities! Review score, 8.7
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Toilet
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- BBQ facilities
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
- Temporary art galleriesOff-site
- Tennis equipment
- Evening entertainmentAdditional charge
- Horse ridingAdditional chargeOff-site
- CyclingOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Games room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Tennis courtAdditional chargeOff-site
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Public transport ticketsAdditional charge
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
- Safety deposit boxAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Lower bathroom sink
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Sauna
- English
House rulesYHA Nelson takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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
Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform YHA Nelson in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
All guests have access to free WiFi.
Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
Please note due to limited availability at the time of booking, multi-share accommodation for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform YHA Nelson 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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
FAQs about YHA Nelson
-
YHA Nelson offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Games room
- Fishing
- Tennis court
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Evening entertainment
- Temporary art galleries
- Walking tours
- Horse riding
- Movie nights
- Tennis equipment
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
-
The prices at YHA Nelson may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
-
Check-in at YHA Nelson is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
-
YHA Nelson is 350 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
