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Downtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel in Nelson with a 24-hour front desk

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Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen
Interior
Property amenity
Lobby sitting area
Laundry room
Downtown Backpackers sits in the center of Nelson City, offering practical comforts for travelers. The sunny terrace provides a relaxing spot after city exploration, while laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and express check-out make for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Single Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Queen Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010

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
  • ‪The Free House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Victus. - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Downtown Backpackers

Hostel located in Nelson City Centre
Downtown Backpackers provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Downtown Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

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

Pets not allowed (service animals 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

We should mention

Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

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

Is Downtown Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Backpackers?

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

What time is check-out at Downtown Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Downtown Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Downtown Backpackers located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of The Suter, Montgomery Square, and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Nelson Market are also within 10 minutes.

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