About
Comfortable Accommodations YHA Nelson - Backpackers in Nelson offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and carpeted floors. Each room includes a work desk and TV, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities Guests enjoy a sauna, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a lounge, games room, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel. Convenient Services Private check-in and check-out, a concierge service, and daily housekeeping enhance the stay. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, barbecue facilities, and bicycle parking. Local Attractions Located 3.7 mi from Nelson Airport, the hostel is near water sports and offers walking tours, hiking, and cycling activities. Film nights and tour desk services are also available.
496 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 8.9
- Staff
- 9.1
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “Super friendly staff. Even some shower products made available”
- “Clean modern, heaps of kitchen space for guest, staff were really helpful.”
Top Amenities
- Free Internet Access
- Spa
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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1/26 Bed Mixed Dormitory
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- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
1/4Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/2Single (Shared Facilities)
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- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Barbecue
1/4Family Room
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- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
1/44 Bed Mixed Room
- Blackout curtains
- Carpeting
- Clothes rack
- Free Wifi
1/4Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Family Room with Private Bathroom
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/18 Bed Mixed Dormitory
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- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
1/1Private Triple Room
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- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
1/4Double Private Shared Facilities
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- Baby Cot
- Balcony
- Barbecue
1/4Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/26 - Bed Female Dormitory
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- Balcony
- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
1/4Twin Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Triple Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Double Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Double Room with Private Bathroom
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Single Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/4Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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- Barbecue
- Bath or Shower
- Board games/puzzles
1/3Family Room - 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
1/3Private Double En-Suite
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- Air conditioning
- Baby Cot
- Balcony
1/4Twin Private Shared Facilities
- Blackout curtains
- Carpeting
- Closet
- Free Wifi
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What Guests Loved
Based on 496 reviews
Pros +
- Super friendly staff. Even some shower products made available
- Clean modern, heaps of kitchen space for guest, staff were really helpful.
- Lovely clean and welcoming environment, from the kitchen and dining area to the lounge. Guests were lovely, mostly young foreign travelers.
Cons -
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- There was nothing we didn’t like. This is a hostel so facilities are appropriate for this kind of stay.
- No plugs or lights by the bed. Sauns not hot enough.
Super friendly staff. Even some shower products made available
Clean modern, heaps of kitchen space for guest, staff were really helpful.
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Lovely clean and welcoming environment, from the kitchen and dining area to the lounge. Guests were lovely, mostly young foreign travelers.
This was our second stay and it was just as good as the first. Staff are over-the-top friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need to cook and store food. Lots of info and help on local tourism. Facilities and beds clean. Location in central Nelson means walking distance to everything.
There was nothing we didn’t like. This is a hostel so facilities are appropriate for this kind of stay.
The dorm room is spacious. There is a single bed beside the bunk beds. Kitchen is big snd a patio to eat meals. Rent rental. Lots of toilets and showers l. The whole place is modern and quite clean. Location is good.
No plugs or lights by the bed. Sauns not hot enough.
Facility eg, lockers availability Good location to everywhere
Air conditioning needs to be switched on every 30 mins
Location is convenient, value for money stay
The timer on the air conditioner. We had to get up every 30 mins to switch them on and few trucks, vehicles passing the venue, that was too close to the main road. We find it too noisy
Staff were helpful, friendly, good location near the town, five minutes away from the bus station
1.Execllant Staff fast efficant firendly.2.Clean Spatious communal areas.3.Clean bathrooms 2 showers & 1 Toilet in the mens and 3 sinks with mirrors for shaving and teeth brushing.4. My son an i shared a room with 2 single beds which was fantastic for us and spare space for our bags chilli bins and shoes which was soo good.
The 2 Windows in the bathroom shower i couldnt close so on the cold nights twas a lil chilly with the sothern breeze flowing in.Shower mixers were tricky to operate no visual display of hot or cold water an the mixer went right round like a non stop handle but we got it fine tuned to the appt temperture after a little playing with it.
Fantastic facilities. Two kitchens, plenty of lounge space including an outdoor area. Books, games and a nice vibe. Lockers to store gear for up to 7 days for $2, laundry and close to Hardy street where you can get great food and a 5 minute walk to two big supermarkets if that's more your style.The staff couldn't be friendlier or more helpful. I will stay here again!
The room I was in got a bit hot in the summer time without the aircon on but, just switch the air con on.
The hostel was a small walk to the middle of Nelson. Great ideas on the notice boards. Very quiet location.
Our room was adjacent to the laundry and it had thin walls.
The employees very nice, the room was confortable, the hostel was quiet during the night.
The room was bit expensive for a room without bathroom.
StaffCleanComfortable SafeRespectfulHelpful
All good
Was okay for a night
The accommodation seemed very functional, not cozy.Guy working there was very strict about rules, gave the place a weird vibe
It was above our expectations! It is very attractive, scrupulously clean. Staff is friendly, & helpful. Queen Bed v comfortable. Awesome for situation!! Parking is pd at a 3 min walk away but free frm5 pm- 8am, thereafter 2.00p hr in meter. Facility is modern, lovely decor with colors & plants. Highly recommend!
Nothing!
Location great, staff great, facilities super clean and a pretty quiet hostel.
Bad
A middle-aged white waiter chased away customers at lunchtime! Garbage!
Comfortable and clean
Rude staff and stingy (only 1 gb of wifi a day). Most hostels let you use their shared spaces after check out if you need to make time until you leave, these guys kick you out
Very nice atmosphere, great outdoor area, very clean and well maintained
Centrally located, got everything we need. The owners are very accomodating and helpful with our needs.
Nothing much to say as we had a great experience.
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Fitness & Spa
- Spa
Food & Drinks
- Kitchen/Kitchenette
- Shared kitchen
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Accessible parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
Kid Friendly
- Family Friendly
General
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Lower bathroom sinks available
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:00 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
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 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.
Location
59 Rutherford Street , Nelson
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