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. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The hostel features a sauna, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and bike hire is available at the hostel. Trafalgar Park is less than 1 km from YHA Nelson. Nelson Airport is 6 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Nelson, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.4
Low score for Nelson

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philippa
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Superb customer service. Went way over and above what a backpackers is normally like
  • Maruska
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great experience. Clean facilities, central location, and helpful staff.
  • Moa
    Sweden Sweden
    Incredible service and super friendly staff!! We felt really welcomed. The kitchen was very clean as the staff cleaned it every day (not that common among hostles we have stayed at). The rooms were also clean, the bathrooms as well. Overall, it...
  • Polly
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Easy to find location, friendly staff, regularly cleaned facilities and good kitchen equipment available for use
  • Rossco
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Comfortable, clean, quiet with exceptionally friendly staff
  • Jackie
    New Zealand New Zealand
    YHA Nelson is a well-regarded budget-friendly accommodation located in Nelson. They have a nice and very spacious lounge or social facility and fully equipped kitchen area for everyone. Staff is friendly and helpful. It's a good choice for...
  • Francy
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Everything, not just the room all the place is comfy, clean and tidy. Good distribution of all the spaces. The place 10 out of 10, the staff 20 out of 10.
  • Sullivan
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lots: building in good condition, minimal street noise despite very central location, 2 kitchens, very friendly/helpful staff, other guests very quiet and pleasant in shared areas.
  • Michele
    Australia Australia
    the staff are amazing friendly and the place is spotless
  • Mark
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Free artisan bread every day. Good kitchens. Very friendly owners. Three supermarkets close by.

Property surroundings

Facilities of YHA Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

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

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Wellness

  • Sauna

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
YHA Nelson takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
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.

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

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 25 per stay

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardEftposUnionPay credit cardCash

The fine print
Need-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 is 350 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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
  • Check-in at YHA Nelson is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • 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.