Quest Nelson vs YHA Nelson - Backpackers
Both are in Nelson, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Apartment★★★★Nelson
Quest Nelson
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Hostel★★★★Nelson
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
The short answer
Too close to call
Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 470 m apart.
Choose Quest Nelson if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Choose YHA Nelson - Backpackers if you want
- to walk to the sights
- free parking
Why is Quest Nelson better than YHA Nelson - Backpackers?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.6)+0.3
- 2220 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 1.9 km)−220 m
Why is YHA Nelson - Backpackers better than Quest Nelson?
- 1Has free parking
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Quest Nelson vs YHA Nelson - Backpackers: which hotel is better? | Quest Nelson | YHA Nelson - Backpackers |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Location | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Facilities | 1.7 | 4.2 +2.5 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 1.5 +1.5 |
| Beach access | 4.5 +0.7 | 3.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.3 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 151 | 161 +10 |
| Google rating | – | 3.9/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 322 |
| Rank in Nelson | top 32% +42% | top 74% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Distance to Nelson centre | 200 m | 270 m |
| To the beach | 1.7 km −220 m | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 5.8 km | 5.4 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 111 +8 | 103 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 40 | 26 |
| Floors | 5 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2015 | – |
| Listed amenities | 12 | 15 +3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
Prices come from booking partners and can change. The final price is shown before you book.
Location
470 m apart
Quest Nelson or YHA Nelson - Backpackers: common questions
Which is better, Quest Nelson or YHA Nelson - Backpackers?
They are evenly matched. Quest Nelson is stronger in guest rating, beach access; YHA Nelson - Backpackers is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, Quest Nelson or YHA Nelson - Backpackers?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Quest Nelson is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; YHA Nelson - Backpackers is 1.9 km.
How far apart are Quest Nelson and YHA Nelson - Backpackers?
The two hotels are 470 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score