8 Bridge Street, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand
#34 of 39 hotels in Nelson
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1064 hostel reviews
7.5Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Location
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Diana
ArgentinaNo breakfast. Just what is necessary
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Tracey
New ZealandClean room with linen and bathroom. Value for money. Bradley on reception was very personable and helpful. Late checkin system worked very well for an after 9pm arrival. After checkout we could still store our luggage safely while we went out before the admission to our meeting in the afternoon. I would certainly stay again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Marlyne
New ZealandThe room could not be locked from inside, and the shower was not warm enough despite running for 5 minutes.
Room was clean and bedding was clean. I checked-in late, they had provided exact instructions on how to get into the facility and access the keys. Loved the kitchen facility!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Paris
AustraliaFound bed bugs on the sheets and blankets The sheets hasn't been washed
It was affordable and close to town
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Sandie
New ZealandGood communication with the property and very helpful staff. Good direction as I was a late check in and received easy follow instructions.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Hamilton
PhilippinesPrivate room bathroom was very small. Shower wasn't great and the extractor fan was loud as hell. Not great when you have an early start and don't wish to wake your neighbours
Good location, good facilities
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Madeleine
United KingdomThe bathrooms weren't great but they were clean. Lots of sodden bath mats left on the floor and pokey shower cubicles - the former will be from lazy hostel guests and I don't suppose they can do much about the small shower units.
The hostel is small and had a big kitchen with lots of dining area. The staff were really smiley and helpful and there was a very chilled vibe there. The beds were comfy but some rooms had more space for bags etc than ours which was narrow and a bother to move around in with more than 2 people.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Sara
United KingdomBathrooms really outdated, even for a hostel these days. Would also be nice to have curtains for the bunk beds.
One of the cheapest places to stay in Nelson, great location, late check in, small dorms. Beds were comfy
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Judith
New ZealandNo tea bags available (for the tired thirsty traveller) Steep stairs to bedrooms.
close to bus terminus!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Andrew
New ZealandNo soap in the shower, a big step getting in and out and not much to hold onto.
There was a heater in the room, comfy beds.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Olivia
New ZealandJust the super loud shower fan (we got the same room). Also rubbish found in shower that was missed during cleaning but it was gone when we returned 5 days later.
Comfortable, easy check in, were able to drop our heavy packs off early, and were able to leave a bag while away for the week.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Olivia
New ZealandShower fan is super loud
Comfortable. Quick to shut down the noisy group drinking in the courtyard after 9 (mainly because they were smoking weed, but it worked anyway)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Claire
New ZealandIdeal location. Welll equipped large kitchen. Nice courtyard and common areas to chill out in.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Scott
United StatesOur bathroom had a shower you needed to step up into and there were issues with the sink not draining completely
The location was excellent! The facilities were clean - while we did not use it, the kitchen looked amazing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Fiona
New ZealandDouble room with private bathroom very tight to move around but a reasonable expectation for a back packers
Good central location. Friendly and helpful young man who checked us in. The communal kitchen and dining area were spotlessly clean and welcoming.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Sarah
AustraliaBed wasn't very comfortable and bathroom very dated
Location was very good. Easy street parking. Easy check in. Good for one night.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Leticia
BrazilThe shower was very low and inside a bathtub, which is very dangerous and easier to fall.
We took a room for a couple, so it was private and comfortable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Kathryn
AustraliaNo fly screens on the windows, and the rooms were quite warm (February). So, you have to decide between being hot or letting the mozzies in! Can be quite noisy if there are people in the courtyard and you need an early night.
Great location, close to the airport bus drop off and less than 10 mins to the bus pick up for the Heaphy bus. Rooms with private bathrooms are at the back of the property. Decent size room, bed ok. Would definitely recommend booking one of these, as the rooms with shared bathrooms are in the main building next to noisy dorm rooms. Great kitchen facilities. Laundry suited our needs in between hikes.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Shane
AustraliaMy first private room had an en suite .... great. My later stay did not ....bad. My second stay room was too hot.
Clean, modern
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Sakiko
Japanwifi wasn't very strong in twin cabin.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 March 2024
John
New ZealandMusty smell in the private bathroom
Ample cooking facillities with plenty of utensils Large dining / communal room with plenty of chairs to socialise
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Xavier
SwitzerlandWe only stayed 1 night, everything was ok
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Kristina
CroatiaThe room had a very strong smell. Walls are thin and it was very noisy at 6 am as some ignorant other travellers were talking very loudly
Good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Lois
New ZealandNot clean environment. Outdoor area verging on dilapidated, broken furniture and rough paths ( trip hazard) Gross inside fridge/freezers Sign said to run shower for 5mins before hot water comes through- this was so true. Rooms were dark and dingy. Sadly, this is a place I would not recommend to anyone but would serve a purpose if on a rock bottom, desperado budget.
Location was easily accessible to township. Dining area was clean. Bathroom was reas6clean.
Stayed in February 2024
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