YHA Nelson

–Excellent location - show map
+47 photos
Scored 8.4
Rated very good
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safety deposit box
  • Luggage storage
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: YHA Nelson in Nelson offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and inner courtyard views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sauna, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a lounge, games room, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, indoor play area, and tennis equipment hire. Convenient Location: Located 6 km from Nelson Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Christ Church Cathedral and Trafalgar Park. Nearby attractions include water sports and various walking and hiking trails. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and a tour desk enhance the stay. The property staff and service support receive high ratings from guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Youth Hostels Association
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated 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 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
3 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Tikva
New Zealand New Zealand
“Clean bathroom & shower. Comfy room. Located at city so easy to find food & groceries”
Gunhild
New Zealand New Zealand
“So central, felt homey, super clean kitchen with everything needed at hand”
Stéphanie
Canada Canada
“Clean kitchen, bathrooms and lounge Spacious dorm”
Danie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I’ve stayed at a lot of YHAs around the world and Nelson was exactly what I hoped for — clean, safe, and super welcoming. Big shoutout to Royce & Linda and all the team who made me feel right at home. Location is spot on, right in the CBD and...”
Ogiyonke
South Africa South Africa
“The staff are so lovely and helpful. I had a made a mistake of booking a weekend late. With just just one easy phone call they were able to assist me in 10 minutes. The kitchen area is so spacious and stocked with all the necessities. Bathrooms...”
Justine
New Zealand New Zealand
“I liked the dedicated female dorm. I.liked the big kitchen and the big longe area that can be divided into two rooms.”
Harold
New Zealand New Zealand
“The staff were exceptional even leaving a Reservation Note with my name n date of arrival on the bed.”
Justine
New Zealand New Zealand
“I liked the cleanliness of the facilities. They were modern and spacious with plenty of room for those there at the time.”
Josephine
Ireland Ireland
“Such an excellent hostel. Staff were lovely and very friendly and helpful. The hostel was so so clean. The cleanest i have stayed in on my travels. Bathrooms and kitchen were amazing. An exceptionally well run hostel Bed was so comfortable...”
Cedric
Australia Australia
“reception to departure just a very pleasant experience as usual”

Property surroundings

House rules

YHA Nelson takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
NZD 25 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-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 accommodation for two or more guests may be provided in separate rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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