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Downtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Nelson hostel in Nelson City Centre area

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Property amenity
Laundry room

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Nelson Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Nelson (NSN)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Queen Room

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nelson

Nelson City Centre stay.At this Nelson City Centre hostel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of The Suter and Montgomery Square. Nelson Provincial Museum and Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Queens Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪River Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Downtown Backpackers

Nelson hostel in Nelson City Centre area
Downtown Backpackers offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Downtown Backpackers also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and express check-out.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Nelson hostel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Downtown Backpackers offers 14 accommodations. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 17 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 17 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

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Property is 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

How close is Downtown Backpackers to the airport?

Downtown Backpackers is 5.6 mi (16-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Downtown Backpackers offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Downtown Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 3 mi (10-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does Downtown Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Downtown Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Downtown Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Downtown Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Downtown Backpackers have a pool?

Downtown Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Downtown Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Downtown Backpackers to downtown Nelson?

Downtown Backpackers is 0.2 mi away from Nelson.