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YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Nelson
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Unlock the rhythm of city life from your stylish sanctuary at YHA Nelson - Backpackers, where urban exploration begins, steps from Nelson Market and within a 5-minute walk of Nelson Provincial Museum. This hostel is 15 minutes walk to Christ Church Cathedral and 15 minutes walk to Queens Gardens.

Downtown living meets comfort through a flat-screen TV, streaming services, daily housekeeping and complimentary high-speed WiFi, with sleek urban design. Conveniences include wheelchair-accessibility and a desk.

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Property Details

Enjoy recreational amenities such as a sauna and bicycles to rent. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

  • Public winery tours
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Free parking nearby
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Arcade/game room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Picnic area
  • Garden
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Marina nearby
  • Library
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sauna
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Concierge services
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 27
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 8:30 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Montgomery Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Nelson Market - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Anzac Park - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Nelson Provincial Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Flamedaisy Glass Design - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
The Suter - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Fairfield Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Trafalgar Park - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Queens Gardens - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Victory Square - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Nelson College - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Botanical Reserve - 1.6 km / 1 mi
South Pacific Distillery - 1.7 km / 1 mi
The nearest major airport is Nelson (NSN) - 7.6 km / 4.8 mi

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: NZD 25.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

59 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
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