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Downtown Backpackers

Property class: 2

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

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Room options

View all photos for Single Room

A small room with a white desk, a white refrigerator, a television mounted on the wall, and a window providing natural light.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

A bunk bed with two levels, each with a mattress and pillows.

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Queen Room

A neatly made bed with white and gray bedding, a striped pillow, and rolled towels on the side.

Queen Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a refrigerator, and a small table.

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi
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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 Flamedaisy Glass Design and Founders Heritage Park. Nelson Fun Park and Natureland Zoo are also worth visiting. Visit our Nelson travel guide
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131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tern Coffee House
    6 min walk
  • Bobby Franks
    10 min walk
  • The Prince Albert
    10 min walk
  • Coupland's Bakeries
    9 min walk
  • Victus Coffee & Eatery
    1 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
    • A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Downtown Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

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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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

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

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

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.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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