Downtown Backpackers

5.7Fair50 reviewsSee rooms

Hostel

Facilities at a glance

Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
24-hour front desk
Terrace

About this place

Stunning Views and Convenient Amenities Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area. Convenient Services Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Comfortable Accommodation Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Book your stay at Downtown Backpackers in Nelson (Nelson City Centre) for a delightful and convenient experience!

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5 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dorm Twin beds	Sleeps 8	Show prices
Single Room Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite 18 m²Twin beds	Sleeps 1	Show prices
Queen Room 11 m²Queen bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices

What this place offers

Internet

Free Wi-Fi

Transport

Airport shuttle

Services

24-hour front desk

Outdoor

Terrace

Location

Address
131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
1.5 km from the center of Nelson

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 14:00. Check-out by 10:00.
Is Wi-Fi included?
Yes, this property lists free Wi-Fi.

Guest reviews

5.750 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 50 reviews.

Fiona
February 2025
4.0
+Grim and depressing but good communications by staff
Thomas
Group of friends · January 2025
4.0
+When arrived we found out our room had been given to some other people, and then a loud argument occurred between the owner and one of the staff
Ashok
March 2024
2.0
+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!
Ashok
March 2024
2.0
+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.
Patricia
January 2024
4.0
+Good location
Geoff
January 2024
4.0
+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.
Paul
January 2024
2.0
+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.
Katrina
February 2023
8.0
+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.
Christopher
January 2023
4.0
“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.
Verified traveler
April 2021
2.0
+Could not have been a more terrible experience if it tried

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 14:00 · check-out until 10:00
Pets
Pets are not allowed

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

5 room types

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Bed In 8 Bed Mixed Dorm

Single Room

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

Queen Room

What this place offers

Internet

Transport

Services

Outdoor

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is Wi-Fi included?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews