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Reviews of Bridge Backpackers 5 stars

8 Bridge Street, 7010 Nelson, New Zealand

#34 of 39 hotels in Nelson

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Review score

Based on 1064 hostel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No breakfast. Just what is necessary

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    9.0
    We had a quiet stay and a good sleep. Wonderful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Clean 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

    7.0
    We came in late and left early - hassle free pleasant stay for back packers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Found 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Private 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

    7.0
    Chilled hostel in great location for town and walking
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Bathrooms 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

    8.0
    Pleasantly surprised I wouold recommend it to friends- particularly young people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No tea bags available (for the tired thirsty traveller) Steep stairs to bedrooms.

    close to bus terminus!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    Average-Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ideal location. Welll equipped large kitchen. Nice courtyard and common areas to chill out in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our 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

    7.0
    Good value for a one night stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed 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

    9.0
    One of the best Backpackers we stayed at
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    7.0
    Too variable a quality of private room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    My 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wifi wasn't very strong in twin cabin.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Musty 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

    9.0
    Peaceful place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We only stayed 1 night, everything was ok

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Think twice before booking
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not 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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