Situated in the heart of Nelson, this 5-star hostel features free WiFi, shared kitchen facilities, spacious dining area and a sunny garden with a courtyard BBQ. The common areas include air hockey and table football. Surrounded by cafes and restaurants, YHA Nelson is a 10-minute drive from Tahunanui Beach and a 15-minute drive from Nelson Airport. The Interislander Ferry Terminal in Picton is only 90 minutes’ drive away. Facilities include an internet kiosk with Skype access, guest lounge with LCD TV and DVD collection, and hammocks in the garden. The tour desk can book kayaking, skydiving, wine and craft beer tours and walks through Abel Tasman National Park. Guests can choose between private and dormitory rooms, most with access to shared bathroom facilities. Secure lockers, luggage storage and bicycle storage are available. The hostel also offers mountain and city bikes for hire.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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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
3 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
7.1
Low score for Nelson
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  • D
    Dorian
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The Yha is located nicely in Nelsons city centre near a large collection of different cafes, clothing stores, restaurants, etc. it's nice and quiet in the evenings. And is equipped with a large kitchen dining area and lounge. The staff were kind,...
  • Judith
    Germany Germany
    - extremely nice crew / staff, taking care of all guests - modern hostel - centrally located in Nelson - clean bathrooms - single bedrooms available for a good price
  • M
    Maya
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean and comfortable with lots of Free bread which I loved. Extended my stay and the staff helped me a lot with booking activities and getting to Abel Tasman.

Property surroundings

Facilities of YHA Nelson
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Tennis equipment
  • Evening entertainment
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Games room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transport
  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
    Additional charge
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Higher level toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Wellness
  • Sauna
Languages spoken
  • English

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

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 room.

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.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Eftpos Cash YHA Nelson accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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.

FAQs about YHA Nelson

  • Check-in at YHA Nelson is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • YHA Nelson is 350 yards from the centre of Nelson. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at YHA Nelson may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • YHA Nelson offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Sauna
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Games room
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Evening entertainment
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Walking tours
    • Horse riding
    • Movie nights
    • Tennis equipment
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental