Located 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Nelson, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.0
Low score for Nelson
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Friendly and helpful staff were very proactive and accommodating with our large group. We had our own kitchen and dining area to meet in. They also rearranged rooms to meet our needs. The location is great in the center of Nelson, right next to...
  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and inviting with bright colors lots of different spaces for people to mingle and socialize. Nice to be able to feel secure, but also have the option to go out at night after hours.
  • Jordan
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location. Great common areas and kitchen spaces. Fantastic staff, particularly the manager (think his name is Royce) who is knowledgeable and helpful. Stayed in a four-bed dorm room and it was extremely spacious.

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Amenities of YHA Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • 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 deck
  • 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
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment & 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
  • Safe
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Spa
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

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

Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 25 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

The fine print
Must-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 accommodations for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details 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
    • Game room
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Movie nights
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental
  • Check-in at YHA Nelson is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at YHA Nelson may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • YHA Nelson is 1,000 feet from the center of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.