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YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Nelson Market in Nelson

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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59 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafalgar Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room, Private Bathroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

  • 156 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Nelson

Nelson City Centre stay.You'll be steps from Nelson Market and within a 10-minute walk of Christ Church Cathedral with a stay at this Nelson City Centre hostel. The Suter and Trafalgar Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trafalgar Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel

Hostel near Nelson Market in Nelson
As a guest of YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel, you'll find a sauna, a library, and a terrace. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

This Nelson hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel offers 27 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

YHA Backpacker House Nelson Central
YHA Nelson Central Backpacker
YHA Nelson Accents House
YHA Accents House
YHA Nelson Accents
YHA Accents
YHA Nelson Accents Hostel
YHA Accents Hostel
YHA Nelson by Accents
YHA Nelson by Accents Hostel
YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel Nelson
YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel to the airport?

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel is 4.8 mi (13-min drive) away from the Nelson (NSN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel on Oct 23, 2025 start from $51.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel.

How close is YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 2.8 mi (9-min drive) from Tahunanui Beach Reserve.

Does YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel offer free breakfast?

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel have a pool?

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel to downtown Nelson?

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel is 0.2 mi away from Nelson.

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private room was good size, clean, plenty of power points. Manager Royce is the perfect host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Very hot at night.

Rooms too hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alta

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central in town. Really friendly. I found the people in Nelson including the staff Very pleasant and caring to one another

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clranliness and not being overwhelmed by people...due to covid i guess. I didnt like music playing in hallways...npt everyone has the same tastes Giy on front frsk made me feel teally welcome. Bread in kitchen was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite clean and tidy, nice to see free bread for breakfast in the kitchen. Room was facing the road and quite noisy (not sure why, it was as if the buildings were amplifying the noises made by every car or person that walked past) so didn't sleep well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hostel staff were nice and (mostly) helpful. Internet is limited to 1 Gig per 24 hrs unless you pay them for unlimited (i want to say 2 NZD). You can’t see how much internet you have left (the interface it shows you when you log on is inaccurate) but it will stop if you use it all. The room I was in didn’t have lockers. Instead we were supposed to use the set in the hallway which felt less secure to me. Also, the bathrooms near my room almost inevitably had water on the floor (I think one of the fixtures was leaking). Overall still a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hostel

Staff is very friendly. Kitchens are huge, wished there would be a few more frying pans. Our room was basic, nothing special (double room with no bathroom) and clean.We had a good night there. Good location In Nelson, Intercity just around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked tidy and clean, good kitchen, lounge area, books, local info etc. Could have done with a bit more info on the stay and departure etiquette.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable and good stay

Location was great! So close to restaurants, grocery stores and shops. Room smelled like feet. I stayed in a 4 bed dorm. The common area was huge and there were 2 kitchens which made socializing very fun
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Xiang rong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Kathy and Mark, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night in Nelson at the YHA

The reception staff at this YHA are really the nicest, most welcoming bunch you could hope for. All of them were so pleasant and so helpful that we told them so directly when it was time to check out. The hostel is clean and well equipped. We were early for checking in and they put our food needing refrigeration in their own fridge. Our double room was clean and well equipped including a TV. Furnishings are always sparse in hostels even in the private rooms but the value for money can't be beat. We also rented bikes for 3 hours. Bikes were in good condition. They were not concerned about charging us extra when we were out longer than planned. These things really make a difference to your feeling about a place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel

Good hostel. Nice double room with bathroom just down the corridor. Excellent value for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Marcel B., Montreal, Que, Canada

Disliked: Staff & service

Hotel well situated

Place with internet and wi-fi not reliable to use because it was off most of the time. When we asked about it the lady at the reception answered that her lap top was working fine and their was nothing she could do about it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Gremlin lau, Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service

Room clean,comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent little hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good free wi-fi and bread

The hostel had good, reliable and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms were clean and the kitchen was adequately stocked. The free artisan bread was also a nice gesture. I had a twin room that was small for 2 beds any I wished it was bigger.