The Bug Backpackers

7.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(414 Ratings)

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this hostel

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

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

49.2 mi

The Riuwaka Resurgence

41.5 mi

Pic's Peanut Butter World

6.2 mi

Split Apple Rock

36.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

4 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Bug Backpackers

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7.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(414 Ratings)

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this hostel

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

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

49.2 mi

The Riuwaka Resurgence

41.5 mi

Pic's Peanut Butter World

6.2 mi

Split Apple Rock

36.2 mi

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 129 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

1 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room

4 Bunk • 215 ft²

Sleeps 6

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

1 Double • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

7.5 / 10.0

Outstanding(414 Ratings)

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8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

All good

Everything

Nothing

6.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

Pleasant

We wanted to check in but staff is not around and we even called few times to reach them

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Nice room with affordable price

Staff are friendly Easy late check-in Nice and clean share kitchen

The heater in the bathroom is not working.

9.0 / 10.0

Jun 2023

Nice room with affordable price

Staff are friendly Easy late check-in Nice and clean share kitchen

The heater in the bathroom is not working.

1.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Bad

We didn't stay long enough

Interpersonal relationships clashing

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Easy check in, lovely staff and friendly, social atmosphere

8.0 / 10.0

Mar 2023

Great value for a stay in Nelson

Old fashioned, quaint hostel run by lovely owner and manager. Though the building could use a renovation, everything was tidy and the private room was well equipped with linens, towels, heater, extra blankets. Shower and toilet were clean. Kitchen wasn’t crowded.

A bit noisy at night, but I think that comes with staying in a hostel.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

I’ll be booking again

homely environment the manager is very warm friendly and welcoming the residents are respectful grounds bedding facilities are immaculate

9.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Superb

Flexible check-in was great!

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Pleasant

Nice and clean room. Good outdoor space for eating. Ok equipped kitchen.

The communial fridges in our kitchen were discusting. They were filthy and full of rotten and expired food. There didnt seem to be any system in place for left food and cleaning.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Exceptional

The location close to the places I needed to go friendly people was great

It suited our perpaces no dislikes

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2022

Very disappointed. Advertised badly. Would not have been happy if travelling on my own.

No breakfast!

We were the only travellers. Long stay residents. No breakfast offered.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Very good

Great sized room, comfy bed, lovely staff, warm room.

Would be great with a tv in room. Not much fridge space.

8.0 / 10.0

Apr 2022

Very good

Lady T was brilliant, very helpful.

2.0 / 10.0

Jan 2022

Very poor

close to town

we booked a 6 person dorm room and they said they don’t have them and put us with an 8

8.0 / 10.0

Dec 2021

Very good

the park private room staff nice and helpful

dirty kitchen

3.0 / 10.0

Nov 2021

Horrible

I will never go back there. I have to sleep in a room with a man. The shower did not work. Poor quality and very extrange situation.

7.0 / 10.0

May 2021

Nice homely visit

Welcoming visit with a great sense of homely vibes.

The property needs an overall freshen up.

6.0 / 10.0

Apr 2021

Good place to stay

Huge comfortable room

Needed a freshen up.

7.0 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Good

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

We had to ask for towels and toilet paper ...

8.8 / 10.0

Mar 2021

Fabulous

A friendly cosy place. Loved the room we had - it was huge with large kitchen and bathroom.

10.0 / 10.0

Jan 2021

Fantastic

Very quiet place and very friendly. I would highly recommend to anyone who want to visit Nelson.

Nothing. Everything is perfect.😀👍

7.0 / 10.0

May 2020

Quite small homely hostel, good value for money

Cosy hostel with good indoor and outdoor chill out areas. Rooms were clean Andy dorm had plug sockets next to each bed which is always handy. Only a short walk into town, or a 5 min cycle (cycles for hire). Staff were friendly and basic breakfast (toast / jam etc.) was good. Overall had a good experience.

There was a mix up with my room when I arrived - I was left the wrong key to a room which was already full. Because the reception is not open 24hours, we had to call the emergency contact number to get it sorted but it was fine on the end. The system of leaving keys for out of hours check in doesn’t seem to be the most secure or clear for new arrivals.

6.0 / 10.0

Jan 2020

Pleasant

Check in was easy and the staff were friendly.

The kitchen and the bathrooms were pretty dirty. They were cleaned by the staff periodically, but both were pretty gross whenever I went to use them. They were common spaces, so maybe I just had bad luck with the other guest that were staying there.

6.3 / 10.0

Oct 2019

Pleasant

The room had enough space.

The kitchen is too small.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?

The average price for a rental in Nelson is $174 per night. This rental is $3 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bug Backpackers. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Bug Backpackers pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Bug Backpackers?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, parking, and laundry.

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Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Family Room

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

The Bug Backpackers

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Family Room

Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is The Bug Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Bug Backpackers?

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