The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

113 Nile Street, Nelson, New Zealand View Map

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Built in 1888, The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar is a heritage building with free Wi-Fi, an onsite bar and restaurant and a cafe on weekdays Prince Albert Backpackers is a 5-minute walk from Nelson. It is a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal. It is a 5-minute drive from Trafalgar Park and a 15-minute drive from Nelson Airport. All heated rooms have carpeted floors and an private bathroom with a shower and toilet. All rooms have linen provided. Guests can relax outdoors on the sun terrace in a hammock or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. Come ask us about activities around the Top of the South, we are happy to advise where we can. The cafe is open from 7:30am Monday to Friday while the restaurant is open from midday 7 days a week. Please head to our website for an updated menu. Your property description is created based on the facilities and amenities you add. It’s then translated into multiple languages, which can increase bookings by appealing to all potential guests.

622 Reviews

8.0Very Good
Cleanliness
7.9
Staff
8.8
Location
8.6

What Guests Say

  • “Great Location, great food and friendly staff . Room was quiet and clean”
  • “The rooms had high ceilings and good natural light with windows.”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Pets Allowed
  • Beachfront
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Business Center
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Double Room1/4

Double Room

194 sqft • 1 Double

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  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Clothes rack
Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room1/2

Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room

162 sqft • 1 Bunk

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  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Clothes rack
Twin Room with Private Bathroom1/4

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

162 sqft • 2 Single

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  • Clothes rack
Single Room with Private Bathroom1/4

Single Room with Private Bathroom

270 sqft • 1 Single

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Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room1/2

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

162 sqft • 1 Bunk

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Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room1/2

Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

162 sqft • 1 Bunk

  • Air conditioning
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  • Carpeting
  • Clothes rack

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    What Guests Loved

    8
    Very Good

    Based on 622 reviews

    Location

    8.6

    Cleanliness

    7.9

    Staff

    8.8

    Overall Quality

    7.9

    Pros +

    • good location
    • Great Location, great food and friendly staff . Room was quiet and clean
    • The rooms had high ceilings and good natural light with windows.

    Cons -

    • can hear the noise from next room. Room is too small.
    • Bathroom door's lock wasnt working each time. Ventilation in a room was a bit off with weird humidity smell
    • Apart from the excellent bed, the room had no facilities at all and the general ambience is very basic, possibly a new vacuum cleaner would help.
    Business Traveler (42)Solo Traveler (294)Traveling as Couple (204)Family with Young Children (69)Family with Teens (2)Senior Traveler (6)Group Traveler (94)Total (1,055)
    3Verified Hotel GuestPosted on: 10-8-2017

    good location

    can hear the noise from next room. Room is too small.

    8MikePosted on: 2-18-2026

    Great Location, great food and friendly staff . Room was quiet and clean

    9MaryPosted on: 2-7-2026

    The rooms had high ceilings and good natural light with windows.

    8MichalPosted on: 2-7-2026

    Plenty of parking space, private bathroom in a room

    Bathroom door's lock wasnt working each time. Ventilation in a room was a bit off with weird humidity smell

    7JocelynPosted on: 2-2-2026

    The bed was very comfortable, the room had a view and the private bathroom had everything necessary and a very good shower (except for the curtain).

    Apart from the excellent bed, the room had no facilities at all and the general ambience is very basic, possibly a new vacuum cleaner would help.

    6IanPosted on: 2-2-2026

    Host was very friendly, the pub seemed very fun and lively. It was nice being able to find a room with an en-suite bathroom for a decent price and the location was walkable to town

    The shared kitchen was gross, sauce splatters and crumbs everywhere. I also found a small worm/larva crawling on me in the middle of the night from my bed

    9RobertPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Good staff and clean room

    Toilet seat broken, shower was rubbish

    10ToryPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Very comfortable clean room, great location

    Curtains in the room did not cover the windows completely. They could do with being replaced

    10DavidPosted on: 1-26-2026

    The staff could not have been more helpful. They made us feel right at home and gave plenty of advice on activities plus places to go and see. We had an issue with our hire car during our stay and Erin, who is a star by the way, not only advised us where to get it repaired, but lent us her phone to make all the arrangements as we had days only esims.The food and drinks were superb, an excellent stay all round.

    10KosoruchkinaPosted on: 1-25-2026

    We love staying there! The location is great! Breathtaking is at 7am! Very quiet at night and very clean! Cleaner then some of the motels lol thank you for doing such an amazing job!!!

    10HannahPosted on: 1-18-2026

    Nice beds and kitchen is well equipped.

    Some kids (not related to the hostel) threw stones at us while eating lunch.

    9IvarPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Bar at night and cafe in the morning!!

    Don't forget to bring a towel.

    6DalitPosted on: 1-13-2026

    Good location; The staff was nice the few times I met them.

    An old and quite disgusting building; In my opinion, it needs more successful ongoing maintenance.

    10HollyPosted on: 1-12-2026

    Stayed pre and post Abel Tasman hike. Comfy beds and nice outdoor area. Bonus points for the pub!

    8OtilaPosted on: 1-6-2026

    Very comfy clean beds lovely warm room and excellent location

    The double rooms with ensuite are upstairs and access to the kitchen via an outstairs, which could be a problem.

    9MattPosted on: 1-6-2026

    super friendly staff and fantastic facilities including bike storage/workshop which was perfect for us as we flew into nelson and started/ended a 3 day bike trip there. Having a workstand, tools and place to store bike bags was an absolute game changer. pub/restaurant downstairs was much appreciated! Walking distance to all the best pubs, cafes and restaurants is a bonus

    7LaurenPosted on: 12-31-2025

    We had a private room with ensuite which suited our needs, no traffic noise, polite and friendly staff. Easy parking out back of property. Bar onsite.

    The toilet seat and the curtain needs some attention in room 4

    7MariaPosted on: 12-26-2025

    location, price, parking

    no electric fans

    3IdoPosted on: 12-22-2025

    Marahau is better than Nelson

    Expensive and not comfortable. Better and cheaper to sleep in Marahau

    7JudithPosted on: 12-9-2025

    Great breakfast. Didn't know the cafe was there. Only thought they had the bar and dinner.

    Telling other guests not to slam their door early morning...

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Beachfront

    Food & Drinks

    • Kitchen/Kitchenette
    • Restaurant
    • Shared kitchen

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    Business facilities

    • Business Center

    General

    • Pets Allowed
    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 5 and above can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that for the dormitory rooms, towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property or bring your own. If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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    The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

    113 Nile Street, Nelson

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