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The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar, hotel in Nelson

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....

We booked a private room with 2 single beds and were comfy and washroom clean and functional. Nice that room had a window for fresh air. Staff were freindly. Good location short walk to downtown and close to botanical gardens. The pub food was excellent
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
928 reviews
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$61.61
1 night, 2 adults
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Tasman Bay Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

This hostel offers free unlimited Wi-Fi, a log fire in the guest lounge and heaters in all rooms. Guests can relax in the hammock in the garden.

Comfy beds, lovely staff, great kitchen facilities, lovely decor, 8pm chocolate pudding!! They hosted a Christmas bbq potluck which was a great way to meet owner travelers. Lots of encouragement to interact. Thank you Georgie and team!
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
783 reviews
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$54.88
1 night, 2 adults
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YHA Nelson, hotel in Nelson

Featuring a garden, a shared lounge as well as a terrace, YHA Nelson is located in the center of Nelson, a 7-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral.

Clean and comfortable spacious room. All necessary kitchen facilities provided. Good central location. There is lots of tour information available at the front desk
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very Good
740 reviews
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$83.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Bridge Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

Bridge Backpackers is located conveniently in Nelson, and has a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

The vibe
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
1,378 reviews
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$62.34
1 night, 2 adults
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The Bug Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

Offering private and dormitory rooms with free unlimited WiFi, The Bug Backpackers is just 15 minutes’ walk from local shops and restaurants.

Friendly and very helpful staff, fully equipped kitchen, cute outside area and comfy bed in the villa.
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
435 reviews
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$38.64
1 night, 2 adults
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The Palace Backpackers, hotel in Nelson

Located in Nelson, a 9-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral, The Palace Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

The property has a very quaint and old atmosphere.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
437 reviews
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$35.84
1 night, 2 adults
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Honeysuckle House, hotel in Nelson

Honeysuckle House in Nelson provides adults only accommodations with a garden and a shared lounge.

More comfortable then I thought
Scored 7.5
7.5
Rated good
Good
252 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • YHA Nelson

    YHA Nelson

    Hostel in Nelson
    Avg. price/night: $83.81
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 740 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location being pretty much in the centre of town, and the main bus interchange is less than a five minute walk. The staff were excellent and the facilities were generally clean and well-maintained. The common areas were quite big and spacious which was nice as hostels often tend to have somewhat cramped common areas.
    mblonkers
    Solo traveler
  • Tasman Bay Backpackers

    Tasman Bay Backpackers

    Hostel in Nelson
    Avg. price/night: $54.88
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent     · 784 reviews
    Awesome decorations! Paintings and jokes on the walls were all phenomenal! Magnificent! One of the best hostels so far! Lovely volunteers
    Arttu
    Solo traveler
  • Cooper's Cottage

    Cooper's Cottage

    Hostel in Tahunanui, Nelson
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent     · 75 reviews
    Great location! Very quiet and safe for kids. Park through the garden gate. Shower pressure and temperature excellent. Very clean and tidy and warm.
    Rebecca
    Family with young children
  • The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

    The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

    Hostel in Nelson
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very Good     · 930 reviews
    This would have to be one of the best backpackers we've stayed in! Great location, comfy bed and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We loved the restaurant and ate there twice!! Ghe place had a really good vibe and was a mixture of young backpackers and locals having a drink or meal.
    Helen
    Young couple
  • Honeysuckle House

    Honeysuckle House

    Hostel in Nelson
    Avg. price/night: $48.16
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good     · 252 reviews
    The atmosphere in the hostel was super pleasant. The staff was always friendly and helpful! Rob, the owner, is a great person who is always open to a chat. There is ice cream in the fridge and the wonderful garden invites you to relax. Great location! Can only recommend it!!
    Paulina
    Young couple
  • The Bug Backpackers

    The Bug Backpackers

    Hostel in Nelson
    Avg. price/night: $38.64
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good     · 435 reviews
    A warm welcome and friendly staff at the hostel, which is cheap for Nelson. The kitchen is good and there's some nice outdoor space. Our room was in a second building, which was well-sized and with a shared bathroom/shower, which worked well.
    eds2559
    Young couple
  • Bridge Backpackers

    Bridge Backpackers

    Hostel in Nelson
    Avg. price/night: $62.34
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good     · 1,378 reviews
    Best hostel I've encountered in a long time. Super helpful staff, great location.
    Carmantravel
    Solo traveler
  • The Palace Backpackers

    The Palace Backpackers

    Hostel in Nelson
    Avg. price/night: $41.44
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good     · 437 reviews
    perfect place to meet new people and to chill ! Absolutely one of the best hostels i’ve ever been to :))
    Milla
    Solo traveler
  • Bridge Backpackers

    Bridge Backpackers

    Hostel in Nelson
    Avg. price/night: $62.34
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good     · 1,378 reviews
    Great location, well equipped kitchen. All of Nelson within walking distance. Best hostel manager - big shout-out to Tom! Really fun guy!
    Rafael
    Solo traveler
  • Mid City Motor Lodge

    Mid City Motor Lodge

    Hostel in Nelson
    Scored 4.6
    4.6
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing     · 151 reviews
    The girl on reception that checked us in was really lovely and helpful (Kat). The beds were alright. Close walking distance to a lot of shops etc. Cheap stay, good for a low budget. Easy check-in and check-out. There is a really nice rooftop smoking area with picnic table.
    Dean
    Group

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