Downtown Backpackers

Hostel in Nelson with a 24-hour front desk

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October 2025

November 2025

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen

Downtown Backpackers sits in the center of Nelson City, offering practical comforts for travelers. The sunny terrace provides a relaxing spot after city exploration, while laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and express check-out make for a hassle-free stay.

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Kitchen
Housekeeping
Laundry
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 6 - Oct 7

Tomorrow

Oct 7 - Oct 8

All rooms

1 bed

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Single Room

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Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

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Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

18 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Queen Room

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Heating

Refrigerator

Private bathroom

Shared/communal kitchen

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11 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen

Daily housekeeping

Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Nelson City Centre, a neighborhood in Nelson, is home to Downtown Backpackers. Brook Waimarama Sanctuary and Queens Gardens reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Founders Heritage Park and Nelson Fun Park. Natureland Zoo and Pic's Peanut Butter World are also worth visiting.

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131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

Queens Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Trafalgar Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬2 min walk
‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬3 min walk
‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬1 min walk
‪The Free House - ‬3 min walk
‪Kimchi & Wasabi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Downtown Backpackers

Hostel located in Nelson City Centre

Downtown Backpackers provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and barbecue grills

Room features

All guestrooms at Downtown Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Business services
Laundry

₩71,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Onsite parking available only on request

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

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.
Wheelchair accessibility

Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

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 available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Back of the building on New Street.]

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, 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

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 onsite parking

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 smoke detector

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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.

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?

Check-out 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.

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