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Downtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre hostel

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Property amenity
Interior
Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Interior
Queen Room | Bathroom | Shower, towels

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Barbecue grill(s)
The price is $55
includes taxes & fees
$48 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior detail

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel

Free parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (90)
The price is $68
includes taxes & fees
$59 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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About the neighborhood

Map
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Centre of New Zealand Monument - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Shark Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Downtown Backpackers

When visiting Nelson, Downtown Backpackers is a great choice to consider.

Languages

Arabic, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 14 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Back of the building on New Street.]
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Barbecue grills

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Downtown Backpackers Hostel Nelson
Downtown Backpackers Nelson
Downtown Accommodation Backpackers
Downtown Backpackers Nelson
Downtown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Downtown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Downtown Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Downtown Backpackers?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Downtown Backpackers?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Downtown Backpackers?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 10 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
What is there to do at Downtown Backpackers and nearby?
Downtown Backpackers has a picnic area.
What's the area around Downtown Backpackers like?
Downtown Backpackers is a short 5-minute walk from Nelson Provincial Museum and 5 minutes' walk from Nelson Market.

Reviews

6.0

Good

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

I don't know how Expedia could list such a property on its website. The property is indicated as a backpacker establishment but it is more a boarding house for the down and out. The premises were filthy and unsanitary, the carpet was solid with dirt and sticky, the sheets had blood stains on them, there was rubbish and boxes lying everywhere in the common areas. I felt unsafe. When I told the proprietor that I wanted to leave she insisted on taking a cancellation fee. There was nothing else available so I had to stay there. It spoilt my impression of Nelson. A thoroughly terrible experience. Please get this place off your website!
Ashok, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This was the worst experience I have ever had staying anywhere. It spoilt my experience of Nelson. The place seemed like a boarding house for the down and out. I felt sorry for the people staying there - probably being exploited by a greedy proprietor. I had never come across such a dirty, rundown and depressing facility. I would say the place should be closed down but then I would feel sorry for the people who need accommodation.
Ashok, 1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Patricia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Good location
Patricia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Getting access to property. Late Friday night very loud music from nearby. Being woken up at 3.20am Saturday morning by slamming doors and loud arguments and unsavoury language between people with a limited vocabulary.
Geoff, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The shared kitchen was dirty, the entrance hall was untidy and the room was not clean. The curtains was half off the rail. Did not look like the internet photos. Left and booked at another place for the night. Would not reccomend this place for anybody.
Paul, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

stephen, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Sue, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

8/10 Very Good

Not the fanciest place and quite shabby in parts but it was clean, the bed was comfy and I slept well. Well priced and conveniently located with a very helpful friendly manager.
Katrina, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Review
Slow to get into the accommodation. The staff member was pleasant. Room was basic. Had a very poor mattress and a single bed that was too small for me. The night was interrupted was excessive coughing and hacking up of phlegm by one resident. Very load TVs at 02:30 by a guest. Managed to get 3 hours of sleep from shear fatigue.
Christopher, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Could not have been a more terrible experience if it tried
1-night romance trip
Verified Wotif guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

Budget n good stay
This backpacker place is cheap to stay with good size queen room, which has tv, fridge, queen/double size bed, private bathroom and heater. The room is quite good in size n accomodating in that price. There is communal/sharing kitchen with all kitchenware n cookware things, also free breakfast included. The only problem is the club downstairs, on friday and saturday night the noise and bass effect of speakers shake the whole room. So if you planning to stay those night peacefully n relax, then sorry you must see other option. But if you keen on going clubs/bars downstairs on friday n saturday night like we did, then its best at that price n its cleaned n comfortable. Also the backapacker is right in the heart of the city.
Shivraj, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Cheap place to stay in good location
Owner was friendly and very helpful. Room was cheap and wifi was good. Location is good with lots of eateries, shops. Close distance to Centre of Nelson, Queens Garden and Intercity bus terminal.
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Party or no-party?
If you are going out on the town, it’s perfect. We were told there may be some nice as we are in the party-end of town but didn’t expect that the biggest club in town was downstairs. Spent the night trying to sleep through the booming bass from the club. Not at all a good sleep (until 3am) but if you are in town to party it would be fine
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Stay away if you want to be able to sleep
Hotel located on top of nightclub playing VERY loud techno music. Absolutely impossible to sleep, even using earplugs. Left for other hotel in middle of night. I am a sound sleeper and used to stay in simple hotels in developing countries, but this is the worst I have ever tried.
Martin Rune Hassan, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

very loud
It's over a nightclub with no sound proofing. So its very loud and the base makes the doors rattle. The room also get very hot in summer.
Heike, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Place ok but noisy below
The backpackers itself was good but below was a nightclub and extreme vibrating noice due to loud music till 3am
Don, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

The worst nights sleep due to the nightclub directly below the accommodation. The room was literally shaking from the bass and music until 3am. Bed was awful as well. Do not stay here!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Wotif guest review

2/10 Poor

Very noisy
This backpackers is above the craziest night club in Nelson. Only stay there if you wanna party or you will not get any sleep.
James, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Week Day Stay Only
Room was clean tidy with good shower. Kitchen was very well equipped. Just BEWARE of the fact you are above a nightclub. Friday night was VERY loud till 3am.
Kevin, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review