Best Hostels in Nelson
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Tasman Bay Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
There is Miyazu Gardens 1.4 km from the Nelson hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the botanical park "Queen's Gardens", which is a 15-minute walk away.
The rooms feature a mini-kitchen, as well as such comforts as ironing equipment. Some of the private bathrooms are fitted with a roll-in shower to enhance guests' stay. To enhance guest convenience, hair dryers and towels are provided in the bathrooms.
Tasman Bay Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Concierge desk
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Tasman Bay Backpackers
There is Miyazu Gardens 1.4 km from the Nelson hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the botanical park "Queen's Gardens", which is a 15-minute walk away.
The rooms feature a mini-kitchen, as well as such comforts as ironing equipment. Some of the private bathrooms are fitted with a roll-in shower to enhance guests' stay. To enhance guest convenience, hair dryers and towels are provided in the bathrooms.
The Palace Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The regional Nelson Provincial Museum is within 500 metres of the comfortable hostel, while Nelson airport is 5 km away. There is Tahunanui Beach Playground 10 minutes' drive from the Nelson property.
The Palace Backpackers hostel offers proximity to The Nelson Market, located 550 metres away.
Each room at this Nelson hostel includes a kitchenette, plus there is offers a sun terrace for the guests.
The Palace Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
The Palace Backpackers
The regional Nelson Provincial Museum is within 500 metres of the comfortable hostel, while Nelson airport is 5 km away. There is Tahunanui Beach Playground 10 minutes' drive from the Nelson property.
The Palace Backpackers hostel offers proximity to The Nelson Market, located 550 metres away.
Each room at this Nelson hostel includes a kitchenette, plus there is offers a sun terrace for the guests.
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Beach access
The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
This hostel is a mere 1 km from The Nelson Market and 850 metres from such cultural venues as the regional Nelson Provincial Museum. The short Founders Heritage Park is 25 minutes on foot from the Nelson property.
The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar hostel is located just a few steps from the botanical park "Queen's Gardens".
Each room also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the presence of towels in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar
This hostel is a mere 1 km from The Nelson Market and 850 metres from such cultural venues as the regional Nelson Provincial Museum. The short Founders Heritage Park is 25 minutes on foot from the Nelson property.
The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar hostel is located just a few steps from the botanical park "Queen's Gardens".
Each room also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the presence of towels in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Cheap Hostels in Nelson
Yha Nelson - Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
The hostel is 3.4 km from the Wide Tahunanui Sandy Beach and within 5 minutes' drive of such cultural venues as the free museum "Suter Art Gallery". Also, Yha Nelson - Backpackers hostel is 2.4 km from such natural sights as the short Founders Heritage Park.
The accommodation provides a convenient location just steps from The Nelson Market.
Along with views of the inner courtyard, the rooms offer high-speed internet and a TV, as well as such comforts as an iron with ironing board.
Yha Nelson - Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Sauna
- Sun terrace
Yha Nelson - Backpackers
The hostel is 3.4 km from the Wide Tahunanui Sandy Beach and within 5 minutes' drive of such cultural venues as the free museum "Suter Art Gallery". Also, Yha Nelson - Backpackers hostel is 2.4 km from such natural sights as the short Founders Heritage Park.
The accommodation provides a convenient location just steps from The Nelson Market.
Along with views of the inner courtyard, the rooms offer high-speed internet and a TV, as well as such comforts as an iron with ironing board.
The Bug Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun loungers
The Nelson hostel is 2.2 km from the ornamental Queen's Gardens and approximately 3 km from such cultural venues as World of Wearable Art & Classic Car Museum. In addition, Fairfield House can be found within a 5-minute drive of the hostel.
Also, visiting Natureland Wildlife Trust, which is 2.1 km from The Bug Backpackers hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Each of the 29 rooms in this Nelson hostel comes with a mini-kitchen and overlooks the garden. Some of the private bathrooms at The Bug Backpackers hostel feature a roll-in shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
The Bug Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Sun loungers
The Bug Backpackers
The Nelson hostel is 2.2 km from the ornamental Queen's Gardens and approximately 3 km from such cultural venues as World of Wearable Art & Classic Car Museum. In addition, Fairfield House can be found within a 5-minute drive of the hostel.
Also, visiting Natureland Wildlife Trust, which is 2.1 km from The Bug Backpackers hostel, can be great fun for the whole family.
Each of the 29 rooms in this Nelson hostel comes with a mini-kitchen and overlooks the garden. Some of the private bathrooms at The Bug Backpackers hostel feature a roll-in shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets.
Bridge Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Garden area
The elegant hostel is 3.4 km from the Wide Tahunanui Sandy Beach and 1 km from such cultural venues as the free museum "Suter Art Gallery". There is Fairfield House 20 minutes' walk from this Nelson accommodation.
Bridge Backpackers hostel offers proximity to The Nelson Market, located around 600 metres away.
Each room also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the presence of towels in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Bridge Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Garden area
Bridge Backpackers
The elegant hostel is 3.4 km from the Wide Tahunanui Sandy Beach and 1 km from such cultural venues as the free museum "Suter Art Gallery". There is Fairfield House 20 minutes' walk from this Nelson accommodation.
Bridge Backpackers hostel offers proximity to The Nelson Market, located around 600 metres away.
Each room also includes a private bathroom with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the presence of towels in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Youth Hostels in Nelson
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Top location
Wakatu Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
The Nelson hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Natureland Wildlife Trust and about 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as World of Wearable Art & Classic Car Museum. Wakatu hostel is also 2.2 km from The Nelson Market.
Located 25 minutes on foot from this Nelson accommodation, the 19th-century Christ Church Cathedral is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Aside from air conditioning, the rooms have a multi-channel television for a more enjoyable stay.
Wakatu Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Laundry
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Indoor swimming pool
Wakatu Lodge
The Nelson hostel is 10 minutes' drive from Natureland Wildlife Trust and about 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as World of Wearable Art & Classic Car Museum. Wakatu hostel is also 2.2 km from The Nelson Market.
Located 25 minutes on foot from this Nelson accommodation, the 19th-century Christ Church Cathedral is open for visiting by worshippers and tourists.
Aside from air conditioning, the rooms have a multi-channel television for a more enjoyable stay.
Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Found only 1.2 km from the regional Nelson Provincial Museum, this comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like the hilltop Christ Church Cathedral. Famous natural sights near the Nelson hostel are the botanical park "Queen's Gardens" (900 metres) and Miyazu Gardens (1.7 km).
The nearby cultural landmarks include the free museum "Suter Art Gallery", which is merely an 11-minute stroll away.
Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Sun terrace
Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation
Found only 1.2 km from the regional Nelson Provincial Museum, this comfortable hostel is in the vicinity of worship locations like the hilltop Christ Church Cathedral. Famous natural sights near the Nelson hostel are the botanical park "Queen's Gardens" (900 metres) and Miyazu Gardens (1.7 km).
The nearby cultural landmarks include the free museum "Suter Art Gallery", which is merely an 11-minute stroll away.
Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation
- Laundry
Found within 15 minutes' walk of The Nelson Market, this comfortable hostel is within reach of worship locations like the art-deco Christ Church Cathedral. The Nelson hostel is 850 metres from Trafalgar Park.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the free museum "Suter Art Gallery", located a mere 0.8 km away.
Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation
- Laundry
Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation
Found within 15 minutes' walk of The Nelson Market, this comfortable hostel is within reach of worship locations like the art-deco Christ Church Cathedral. The Nelson hostel is 850 metres from Trafalgar Park.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature the free museum "Suter Art Gallery", located a mere 0.8 km away.
Hostels In Nelson City Centre
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Popular choice
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Beach access
Atlantis Backpackers
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Patio
The 19th-century wooden ship "Edwin Fox Maritime Museum" is only steps away from the hostel, while Picton airport is 5 km away. There is Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum a 5-minute walk from the property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Alexanders Holiday Park, which is 1.6 km away.
Atlantis Backpackers hostel offers access to a patio and a sitting area in certain rooms equipped with an iron with ironing board and air conditioning. A shared bathroom is fitted with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the presence of bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Atlantis Backpackers
- In-room breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Live entertainment
- Patio
Atlantis Backpackers
The 19th-century wooden ship "Edwin Fox Maritime Museum" is only steps away from the hostel, while Picton airport is 5 km away. There is Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum a 5-minute walk from the property.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Alexanders Holiday Park, which is 1.6 km away.
Atlantis Backpackers hostel offers access to a patio and a sitting area in certain rooms equipped with an iron with ironing board and air conditioning. A shared bathroom is fitted with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the presence of bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
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Guest favorite
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
This Picton motel is 19 minutes' walk from Alexanders Holiday Park and in proximity to such cultural venues as Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum. The hostel is also 2.2 km from Bob's Bay Nature Preserve.
Families can enjoy proximity to EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, which is 16 minutes' walk away.
The rooms at the Picton accommodation come with a kitchenette and offer views of the sea.
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Tombstone Motel, Lodge & Backpackers
This Picton motel is 19 minutes' walk from Alexanders Holiday Park and in proximity to such cultural venues as Picton Heritage and Whaling Museum. The hostel is also 2.2 km from Bob's Bay Nature Preserve.
Families can enjoy proximity to EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, which is 16 minutes' walk away.
The rooms at the Picton accommodation come with a kitchenette and offer views of the sea.
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Beach access
The Barn Cabins & Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The spectacular hostel is nearly 15 minutes' walk from a Porters Beach beach. Also, The Barn Cabins & Camp hostel is 5 km from such natural sights as Kaiteriteri Beach.
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles is about a 10-minute drive from this accommodation.
Along with views of the sea, the hostel offers 109 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a balcony.
The Barn Cabins & Camp
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Barn Cabins & Camp
The spectacular hostel is nearly 15 minutes' walk from a Porters Beach beach. Also, The Barn Cabins & Camp hostel is 5 km from such natural sights as Kaiteriteri Beach.
Abel Tasman Sea Shuttles is about a 10-minute drive from this accommodation.
Along with views of the sea, the hostel offers 109 rooms, some of which come with a patio and a balcony.
Hostels in Nelson with Car Parking
The Villa
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Picton Sound, located just 350 metres away. This accommodation is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Bob's Bay Nature Preserve.
Alexanders Holiday Park is within a few blocks of the 46-room property.
The Picton accommodation features rooms with a balcony, as well as comforts like ironing facilities.
The Villa
- BBQ facilities
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Billiard tables
- Sun terrace
The Villa
Staying at the hostel, guests can pay a visit to Picton Sound, located just 350 metres away. This accommodation is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Bob's Bay Nature Preserve.
Alexanders Holiday Park is within a few blocks of the 46-room property.
The Picton accommodation features rooms with a balcony, as well as comforts like ironing facilities.
White Elephant Accomodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Found only 1.1 km from Motueka Sunday Farmers Market, the hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like Motueka Baptist Church. In addition, Church Of Christ can be found within 15 minutes' walk of the Motueka hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Motueka District Museum, which is just 1.2 km away.
White Elephant Accomodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
White Elephant Accomodation
Found only 1.1 km from Motueka Sunday Farmers Market, the hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like Motueka Baptist Church. In addition, Church Of Christ can be found within 15 minutes' walk of the Motueka hostel.
The nearby cultural landmarks include Motueka District Museum, which is just 1.2 km away.
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Beach access
Jack'S Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Found within a 5-minute drive of the 25 - hectare Pollard Park, this Blenheim hostel is only steps away from worship locations like Blenheim Baptist Church. The 22-room Jack'S Backpackers hostel is also 800 metres from Detour Art Gallery.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Omaka Classic cars History Museum, located 3.3 km away.
Jack'S Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Jack'S Backpackers
Found within a 5-minute drive of the 25 - hectare Pollard Park, this Blenheim hostel is only steps away from worship locations like Blenheim Baptist Church. The 22-room Jack'S Backpackers hostel is also 800 metres from Detour Art Gallery.
Nearby cultural landmarks feature Omaka Classic cars History Museum, located 3.3 km away.
Hostels in Nelson with Private Rooms
Annies Nirvana Lodge Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Terrace
The hostel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Anatoki Salmon and around a 15-minute drive from such cultural venues as the Loft Lollokiki Gallery. In addition, Rawhiti Cave can be found 3.5 km from the property.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the surprise – award - winning Dancing Sands Distillery, which is merely a 20-minute walk away.
Annies Nirvana Lodge Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Terrace
Annies Nirvana Lodge Backpackers
The hostel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Anatoki Salmon and around a 15-minute drive from such cultural venues as the Loft Lollokiki Gallery. In addition, Rawhiti Cave can be found 3.5 km from the property.
Guests will enjoy proximity to entertainment attractions like the surprise – award - winning Dancing Sands Distillery, which is merely a 20-minute walk away.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Nelson, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Tasman Bay Backpackers |
9.0 / 10 (981 Reviews) |
From 16$ | |
| The Palace Backpackers |
8.1 / 10 (473 Reviews) |
From 17$ | |
| The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar |
8.3 / 10 (891 Reviews) |
From 53$ | |
| Yha Nelson - Backpackers |
8.4 / 10 (786 Reviews) |
From 56$ | |
| The Bug Backpackers |
7.6 / 10 (460 Reviews) |
From 42$ |