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Downtown Backpackers

2.0 star property
Nelson hostel in Nelson City Centre with 24-hour front desk
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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June 2024

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Property amenity
Single Room
Property amenity
Queen Room | Bathroom
Parking
Reviews
6.0

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
The price is NZ$95
Price available on 25/5/2024

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Map
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationChrist Church Cathedral7 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital4 min drive
  • AirportNelson (NSN)16 min drive
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Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Bed in 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Single Bed

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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

Highlights

TV
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Queen Room

Queen Room

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

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

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About the area

Nelson

Downtown Backpackers is located in Nelson City Centre, a neighbourhood in Nelson. Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Queens Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Nelson Fun Park and Natureland Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 5 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 9 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 4 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sprig & Fern Hardy St - 3 min walk
  • The Free House - 2 min walk
  • Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - 3 min walk
  • Stefano S - 4 min walk
  • Jay's Dumpling Cafe - 4 min walk

About this property

Downtown Backpackers

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

Languages

Arabic, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking available only on request

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping

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.
  • In-room accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels

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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Back of the building on New Street.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Backpackers?

As of 24 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Backpackers on 25 May 2024 start from NZ$95.00, 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.

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?

Checkout 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.

Downtown Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 62 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ashok

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Geoff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

stephen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Sue

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Review
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not have been a more terrible experience if it tried
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021