About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: YHA Nelson in Nelson offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the sauna, sun terrace, or lounge. The property features a garden, outdoor seating, and barbecue facilities. Additional services include a games room, tennis equipment hire, and bicycle parking. Convenient Location: Located 3.7 mi from Nelson Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral and Trafalgar Park. Nearby attractions include water sports and various activities such as hiking and cycling. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, clean rooms, and convenient location, YHA Nelson ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Property highlights

    • Located in the real heart of Nelson, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
2 twin beds
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1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Manuel
    Austria Austria
    Exceptionally clean. The living room is big enough to allow for yoga. Also, it is exquisitely perfumed. :-)
  • Angela
    Canada Canada
    Big kitchen, private bathrooms and lots of common area spaces to hang out. The location is great and the staff are very friendly.
  • Stirling
    United States United States
    Kitchen and cleanliness, towels, showers, all good.
  • Courtney
    United States United States
    The staff was great. So helpful with information and resolving problems. I loved the bright primary colors of the kitchen and throughout the hostel. I had a lovely stay! Thank you Royce, Ashley, and others!
  • James
    United States United States
    Friendly and helpful staff were very proactive and accommodating with our large group. We had our own kitchen and dining area to meet in. They also rearranged rooms to meet our needs. The location is great in the center of Nelson, right next to...
  • Mary
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Clean and inviting with bright colors lots of different spaces for people to mingle and socialize. Nice to be able to feel secure, but also have the option to go out at night after hours.
  • Jordan
    United States United States
    Excellent location. Great common areas and kitchen spaces. Fantastic staff, particularly the manager (think his name is Royce) who is knowledgeable and helpful. Stayed in a four-bed dorm room and it was extremely spacious.
  • Keht
    United States United States
    I like that my room was private. Comfortable bed and amenities. Physical key 🗝️ to the room. Staff is able to book trips, entertainment, and transportation. Laundry is good.
  • Sam
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The location was great and central. The staff were really friendly and made me feel very welcome. It was clean and comfortable.
  • Roger
    United States United States
    I had a private room at this YHA. The price was similar to another private room in a hostel along the West Coast, so the amenities were a step down here. You get a basic twin bed with a chair and a small table in a small room. Nothing...

Area info

House rules

YHA Nelson takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
NZD 25 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform YHA Nelson in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

All guests have access to free WiFi.

Please note for bookings of 10 or more guests, different policies and procedures may apply. For further information please contact the property in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

Please note due to limited availability at the time of booking, multi-share accommodations for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform YHA Nelson of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.