Downtown Backpackers

Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Hostel in Nelson

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio and more

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About this hostel

Nelson hostel in Nelson City Centre with a 24-hour front desk
Along with laundry facilities, this hostel has a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, express check-out, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
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.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

48.8 mi

The Riuwaka Resurgence

41.7 mi

Pic's Peanut Butter World

8.2 mi

Split Apple Rock

36 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

Beds not specified • 194 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Queen Room

Beds not specified • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

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Hostel in Nelson

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, Balcony or Patio 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

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

48.8 mi

The Riuwaka Resurgence

41.7 mi

Pic's Peanut Butter World

8.2 mi

Split Apple Rock

36 mi

Available Rooms

Single Room

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

Beds not specified • 194 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Queen Room

Beds not specified • 118 ft²

Sleeps 2

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

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Beds not specified

Sleeps 2

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

Reviews

1.0

Mar 2024

I don't know how Expedia could list such a property on its website. The property is indicated as a backpacker establishment but it is more a boarding house for the down and out. The premises were filthy and unsanitary, the carpet was solid with dirt and sticky, the sheets had blood stains on them, there was rubbish and boxes lying everywhere in the common areas. I felt unsafe. When I told the proprietor that I wanted to leave she insisted on taking a cancellation fee. There was nothing else available so I had to stay there. It spoilt my impression of Nelson. A thoroughly terrible experience. Please get this place off your website!

1.0

Mar 2024

This was the worst experience I have ever had staying anywhere. It spoilt my experience of Nelson. The place seemed like a boarding house for the down and out. I felt sorry for the people staying there - probably being exploited by a greedy proprietor. I had never come across such a dirty, rundown and depressing facility. I would say the place should be closed down but then I would feel sorry for the people who need accommodation.

1.0

Mar 2024

2.0

Jan 2024

Good location

2.0

Jan 2024

Good location

2.0

Jan 2024

Getting access to property. Late Friday night very loud music from nearby. Being woken up at 3.20am Saturday morning by slamming doors and loud arguments and unsavoury language between people with a limited vocabulary.

2.0

Jan 2024

1.0

Jan 2024

The shared kitchen was dirty, the entrance hall was untidy and the room was not clean. The curtains was half off the rail. Did not look like the internet photos. Left and booked at another place for the night. Would not reccomend this place for anybody.

1.0

Jan 2024

4.0

Feb 2023

Not the fanciest place and quite shabby in parts but it was clean, the bed was comfy and I slept well. Well priced and conveniently located with a very helpful friendly manager.

4.0

Feb 2023

Not the fanciest place and quite shabby in parts but it was clean, the bed was comfy and I slept well. Well priced and conveniently located with a very helpful friendly manager.

1.0

Jan 2023

Slow to get into the accommodation. The staff member was pleasant. Room was basic. Had a very poor mattress and a single bed that was too small for me. The night was interrupted was excessive coughing and hacking up of phlegm by one resident. Very load TVs at 02:30 by a guest. Managed to get 3 hours of sleep from shear fatigue.

1.0

Jan 2023

1.0

Apr 2021

Could not have been a more terrible experience if it tried

1.0

Apr 2021

Could not have been a more terrible experience if it tried

1.5

Feb 2020

This backpacker place is cheap to stay with good size queen room, which has tv, fridge, queen/double size bed, private bathroom and heater. The room is quite good in size n accomodating in that price. There is communal/sharing kitchen with all kitchenware n cookware things, also free breakfast included. The only problem is the club downstairs, on friday and saturday night the noise and bass effect of speakers shake the whole room. So if you planning to stay those night peacefully n relax, then sorry you must see other option. But if you keen on going clubs/bars downstairs on friday n saturday night like we did, then its best at that price n its cleaned n comfortable. Also the backapacker is right in the heart of the city.

1.5

Feb 2020

1.5

Feb 2020

Owner was friendly and very helpful. Room was cheap and wifi was good. Location is good with lots of eateries, shops. Close distance to Centre of Nelson, Queens Garden and Intercity bus terminal.

1.5

Feb 2020

Owner was friendly and very helpful. Room was cheap and wifi was good. Location is good with lots of eateries, shops. Close distance to Centre of Nelson, Queens Garden and Intercity bus terminal.

1.0

Dec 2019

If you are going out on the town, it’s perfect. We were told there may be some nice as we are in the party-end of town but didn’t expect that the biggest club in town was downstairs. Spent the night trying to sleep through the booming bass from the club. Not at all a good sleep (until 3am) but if you are in town to party it would be fine

1.0

Dec 2019

0.5

May 2019

Hotel located on top of nightclub playing VERY loud techno music. Absolutely impossible to sleep, even using earplugs. Left for other hotel in middle of night. I am a sound sleeper and used to stay in simple hotels in developing countries, but this is the worst I have ever tried.

0.5

May 2019

1.5

Mar 2019

It's over a nightclub with no sound proofing. So its very loud and the base makes the doors rattle. The room also get very hot in summer.

1.5

Mar 2019

It's over a nightclub with no sound proofing. So its very loud and the base makes the doors rattle. The room also get very hot in summer.

1.0

Jan 2019

The backpackers itself was good but below was a nightclub and extreme vibrating noice due to loud music till 3am

1.0

Jan 2019

The backpackers itself was good but below was a nightclub and extreme vibrating noice due to loud music till 3am

1.0

Dec 2018

The worst nights sleep due to the nightclub directly below the accommodation. The room was literally shaking from the bass and music until 3am. Bed was awful as well. Do not stay here!

1.0

Dec 2018

The worst nights sleep due to the nightclub directly below the accommodation. The room was literally shaking from the bass and music until 3am. Bed was awful as well. Do not stay here!

2.0

Dec 2018

It took me a while to find the entrance (back of the building). And notice that there are some clubs nearby so it can get noisy at night. Entrance was a bit dirty with rubbish on the ground and it wasn't really pleasant when there was people smoking right in front of the door, but after that I really enjoyed my stay. Staff was super friendly and informative, they made sure everything was fine and working. The room was a bit small and the bathroom could use some upgrading but everything was working and I did get a good night sleep. Good common areas and great wifi! I would stay again.

2.0

Dec 2018

0.5

Nov 2018

This backpackers is above the craziest night club in Nelson. Only stay there if you wanna party or you will not get any sleep.

0.5

Nov 2018

This backpackers is above the craziest night club in Nelson. Only stay there if you wanna party or you will not get any sleep.

4.0

Oct 2018

Room was clean tidy with good shower. Kitchen was very well equipped. Just BEWARE of the fact you are above a nightclub. Friday night was VERY loud till 3am.

4.0

Oct 2018

Room was clean tidy with good shower. Kitchen was very well equipped. Just BEWARE of the fact you are above a nightclub. Friday night was VERY loud till 3am.

4.0

May 2018

good accommodation at a reasonable price and convenient.

4.0

May 2018

good accommodation at a reasonable price and convenient.

0.5

Apr 2018

A location in the centre of the very, very noisy heart of Nelson Town. Discos immediately below thumped out music from 10pm till 3am on Fri & Sat. The whole building & my bedroom floor vibrated. Impossible to sleep. Rooms were advertised as being serviced daily but mine was only serviced on 4 occasions in my 11 day stay. I queried this with the Manager and he advised that the relevant member of staff "was in Auckland". I had to ask for toilet rolls, and complementary milk and tea top ups all the time. Returning to an untidy and not made up room on many occasions is not satisfactory and unacceptable and is in breach of the Terms and conditions under which I booked the accommodation. As they have been not complied with in respect of daily serviced accommodation I believe I am entitled to a partial refund. Please advise on how I can make a claim.

0.5

Apr 2018

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Nelson is R 2,536 per night. This rental is R 1,554 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Downtown 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 Downtown Backpackers pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at Downtown Backpackers?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, laundry, and balcony or patio.

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Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

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Queen Room

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Downtown Backpackers

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Single Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

Queen Room

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

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 Downtown Backpackers pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Downtown Backpackers?

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