Bridge Backpackers
Hostel in Nelson
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this hostel
Nelson hostel in Nelson City Centre with a fitness center
This smoke-free hostel features a fitness center, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and express check-out are onsite.
Bridge Backpackers offers 21 accommodations with washers/dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.
This smoke-free hostel features a fitness center, a microwave in a common area, and a refrigerator in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, laundry facilities, a computer station, and express check-out are onsite.
Bridge Backpackers offers 21 accommodations with washers/dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include a fitness center.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Nelson
Available Rooms
Shared Dormitory
2 Bunk • 108 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Female Dormitory
2 Bunk • 108 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Single Room
1 Single • 129 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Single Room, Ensuite
1 Single • 161 ft²
Sleeps 1
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Twin Room with Ensuite
2 Single • 183 ft²
Sleeps 2
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££££
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
Dorm was spacious and clean. Plenty of bathrooms and showers. I arrived after reception, and I found the information for late check in was easy. Good hostel :)
2.0 / 10.0
I stayed here for two nights and everything seemed fine. The staff was very kind during check-in ans the kitchen was very clean. When I got into my room, it was well kept as well. I did not like the shower because the step was so high to get out (it’s fine going in, but when you forget and going out, I almost fell - 20Litre backpack for reference), the light was also responsible for the fan which made such a loud noise but worst of all, I found three bugs on my pillowcase throughout the duration of my stay. I mustered my courage and killed them and figured I would be able to pass the night but a little time afterwards, I have itchy bites all over my body, it’s horrendous! I told a staff member and showed her my photo as I was checking out and she seemed concerned as she had deep cleaned the room just a few days prior.
3.0 / 10.0
Not very clean at all. Pillow case had holes in. Didn't use kitchen as always too busy. Only 2 parking spaces slightly missing leading on advert. No hot water in shower one day. Shower head to low I'm 5ft 3 and I couldnt stand under it.
10.0 / 10.0
Good place in nice city center area — great staff —- good backpacker environment
10.0 / 10.0
Very nice room - I had .#2 — place was clean, safe and in heart of the Nelson city center
Loved the staff and vibe- hope to return
2.0 / 10.0
Arrived at the hostel at 6.15pm, the reception had closed at 6pm. I was sent email instructions to collect a key from a safe, I opened the safe and there was no key for my name/room.
I asked around if anyone had seen any hostel staff, they had not. I tried emailing them but they only respond to emails during their working hours from 9am to 6pm. I then added credit to my phone to call their number - this went straight to voicemail and said they only answer calls between 9-6. There was NO emergency number to call out of hours.
After hanging around for over an hour I was about to leave and book a new hostel when a staff member appeared. He did not even apologise about what had happened. He said I was lucky as he doesn’t normally get up until 10pm.
I would strongly recommend not staying here if you are planning on arriving outside of their office opening hours.
The hostel in general was also odd and completely unsociable.
8.0 / 10.0
Good value for money. Property is old and needs a bit of maintenance, but generally is clean and comfortable. My main annoyance was how much sound travelled from the courtyard into the room, even just the sound of other rooms opening and closing doors, walking up and down the stairs. So once everyone was up preparing for their early Abel Tasman departures, it meant I was up too. But in the grand scheme if things, this wasn't really a big deal for me.
2.0 / 10.0
My booking was cancelled through a glitch in the system an no faultof my own. So i had to find another place to stay. I tried to contact the Backpackers and Expedia to sort out a refund, had nothing but silence from both, even though when i ent and followed up the next day, the dudes on the front desk assured me that Expedia would get in touch with them to sort it out. After an initial conversation with Expedia ive had nothing back. Terrible service. Disgusting actually. From Expedia and the Backpackers. Do yourselves a favour and book in with the YHA round the corner.😒
8.0 / 10.0
Reception was very accommodating and helpful.
Room was clean and had what we needed.
Outside was a bit run down.
4.0 / 10.0
+ :
A centrally located backpackers
Quiet, which is nice
Cleanliness was OK
Safe with a front door with code
- :
A smell in the room
Very few information from the staff
8.0 / 10.0
I spent two nights in a 4-bed female dorm.
Pros:
- Excellent communication
- Easy after-hours check-in process
- Clean showers and toilets
- Sink in dorm
- Personal power outlets and lamps at each bed
Cons:
- No fan in room; room got very warm
- Bedbugs
C
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great stay over Christmas then again after new year. It was a bit strange being away from home at this time but the hostel staff made a big effort to make it fun with a lovely party. The common areas are great with loads of space and equipment to cook and relax. It’s very close to the bus stop and local restaurants. They kept our bags for us while we walked the Abel Tasman track. The hostel has a great vibe and we will be returning when we finish our trip around the South Island.
8.0 / 10.0
Ideal for back packing, really nice area
6.0 / 10.0
Have stayed here before and wasn’t terribly impressed. Read something that said it had had a facelift so thought I’d try again. However still think it is very tired and could do with further upgrade. Great location and lots of potential ..
4.0 / 10.0
That is the second time I have stayed at the
Bride street Backpavkers its just a pity thry don't have single rooms.
10.0 / 10.0
I loved that there was a guitar there that I could play!
2.0 / 10.0
When booking this room i rang in advance to see if there was parking available - no onsite parking. A little inconvenient. The staff member informed me that i couldnt book the dates i wanted because there were no rooms available even though the website was allowing me to book the dates i wanted - the dates were accepted and turns out the room was available. A bit confusing.
Upon arrival staff were helpful. The room was was very unclean and had a musty smell of urine and mould. Being pregnant and travelling with my son this was not ideal. The bathroom was dirty and the bed was very hard. Unfortunately i did not think it was on the same street as the night clubs in nelson - it happened to be a saturday night so many drunk loud people in the street close by and right next to our room at the backpackers. I only managed to get 3 hours of light sleep. We had booked 2 nights, i couldnt stay another night, we checked out early and informed the staff of our dissapointment. We were not able to be refunded, we still had to pay for a room somewhere else - they told us because we booked through wotif.co.nz and not directly with them no refund could be given. Do not reccomend this property.
8.0 / 10.0
While overall everything was clean and comfortable, it would be good to see the kitchen food storage boxes wiped out between users.
2.0 / 10.0
Terrible one of the worst I have ever stayed . Honestly think a prison might be nicer
10.0 / 10.0
staff was the best and vibe was great
10.0 / 10.0
It was a great place to stay in town so you could walk to basically any shop you liked staff where friendly and help full the whole time we stayed
2.0 / 10.0
Room (double private ensuite) was not as described - no towels or hairdryer provided but were listed.
Check in closed earlier than listed (6pm not 8pm)
Provided late check in details (via email) 2 days after checking out!
10.0 / 10.0
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
2.0 / 10.0
This review is negative as there were bed bugs in my room which have bitten me a lot. If this is fixed which the team tried to look at after my stay (i only noticed on last night) then id generally have no issues with this stay)
Facilties wise this has everything you want and location is good.
8.0 / 10.0
kitchen and dining room were very nice, room with 2 beds was small and bathroom not very clean
10.0 / 10.0
I loved my recent two night stay at this property. Very convenient location. Nice & quiet. Very good vibe. Brad & Stella were outstanding - excellent & friendly service. Thank you very much
2.0 / 10.0
Didn’t like the property at all. The room was disgusting with Cobb webs everywhere. There were mosquitoes everywhere and I must have been bit over 10 times. The reception person was super rude when asked for a question and the bathroom was disgusting. Had to clean it when I got there at night and the heater in the room didn’t work at all. Garbage hostel would not recommend anyone to stay here.
8.0 / 10.0
I found it clean and bright. Outside in the courtyard was a little scruffy but it was hard to judge as it was teeming rain. It's probably lovely in Nelson's usual sunshine.
I couldn't see a recycling bin.
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
2.0 / 10.0
Was impressed with the service and the facilities are lovely and good value. However the neighbour who coughed, gagged and moaned and groaned from 4am to 6.30am needed to go to hospital. I think he had Covid!! Totally ruined the stay for me. Not sure you can do anything about the sound but something to consider. Also the showers in the ensuite are a hazard being raised so high to step in and out of. Not sure why one would have it raised so high, it was bizarre.
5.0 / 10.0
I liked the space, cleanliness and welcoming environment. A comfortable and relaxing home away from home.
2.0 / 10.0
Not my type of accommodation too many restrictions with no facilities in the room
5.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed, lovely room, and generally clean and tidy ! Friendly and helpful staff too!A new dart board is needed!
5.0 / 10.0
Comfy bed, lovely room, and generally clean and tidy ! Friendly and helpful staff too!
A new dart board is needed!
4.0 / 10.0
Nice common areas, close to shops, good location, safe.
2.0 / 10.0
El Hostel muy lindo y limpio. Lo único que no me gustó es que no se puede comer en la sala de Tv.
4.0 / 10.0
Was good overall, will stay again.Was happy to see some fresh towels
4.0 / 10.0
Was good overall, will stay again.
Was happy to see some fresh towels
1.0 / 10.0
Out room was at the back of the main property. The website was misleading. Our room felt like a prison cell.
1.0 / 10.0
Out room was at the back of the main property. The website was misleading. Our room felt like a prison cell.
2.0 / 10.0
Toilet ventilation very bad can smell the bad toilet odour once the door opened. Kitchen and dining area not tidy by other backpackers after used at night time, even thought signs stated on the wall. They should state 'clearly' for the rubbish should be recycle or rubbish, not everything conclude as rubbish. Not shown according as the photos ☹️ Only good thing is the location walking distance to city centre and tracks.
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?
The average price for a rental in Nelson is £112 per night. This rental is £62 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bridge 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 Bridge Backpackers pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bridge Backpackers?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, gym or fitness center, and garden.
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