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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Cottonwood Falls Park

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Guests can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape from this beachside location.
Cozy living room with a comfortable seating area, fireplace, and a bookshelf.
Stunning garden sculpture with a pathway leading to a serene outdoor space.
Relax in a serene courtyard with a traditional Japanese aesthetic, featuring a gravel pathway, wooden bench, and stone wall.
Stroll through the charming streets, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant architecture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$132
includes taxes & fees
6 Aug - 7 Aug

Room options

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Showing 4 of 4 rooms

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Cozy retreat with a centered bed, adorned with a pillow and accent pillow, and two framed artworks above.

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Cozy room with a bunk bed arrangement, featuring a lower and upper bunk, and a window with blinds.

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Cozy room with a bunk bed, table, and radiator, perfect for a compact stay.

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Cozy room with a bunk bed, table, and chair, featuring a sink, mirror, and radiator.

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
171 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1

What's nearby

  • Baldface Lodge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cottonwood Falls Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lakeside Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pulpit Rock - 16 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Torchlight Brewing Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Del Centro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

Hostel near Cottonwood Falls Park
Located close to Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues, smoke-free property and a computer station
  • Luggage storage and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Guidebooks and local maps

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 8 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1908
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 752370478

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel
Dancing Bear Nelson
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel on 6 Aug 2025 start from NZ$131.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel located?

Situated in Nelson, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cottonwood Falls Park and Touchstones Museum. Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus and Pulpit Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 206 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying and The Dancing Bear is an incredible spot. The showers are hot, the mattresses are comfortable, and the staff are relatable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with reasonably priced rooms and great vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations for our one night. There's a nice back garden to sit in and a cozy lobby/living room to relax in. Bathrooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff, great property and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great setting for talking with other travelers and location for knocking around Nelson. Nice lobbies and kitchen areas Shared bathrooms are on all the floors so that worked out OK So altogether a fun alternative to conventional hotels and beats tenting surrounded by RV's.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice, affordable place to stay, and I will recommend it to others. I gave 4 stars for Property condition and facilities because there is a broken chair in the hall, and it seems the paint of the doors is quite old.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Soleil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevated hostel living, great for a short term stay. Clean rooms and easy check-in/check-out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dancing Bear Hostel is one of our favorite places to stay! Nelson is one of my top favorite cities of all time <3 Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hostel, right downtown. Good couple spots to hang out in hostel, very welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, nice and friendly place

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffand clean facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are small but clean and comfortable. Friendly atmosphere, staff and patrons. Great location. This is an excellent budget friendly place to stay in Nelson.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024