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Tasman Bay Backpackers vs YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Both are in Nelson, 990 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel★★★★The Wood

Tasman Bay Backpackers

Guest rating
9.0 Excellent
Location score
3.3
Score by category
2 of 3
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Hostel★★★★Nelson

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Guest rating
8.6 Very good
Location score
5.4
Score by category
1 of 3
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The short answer

Pick Tasman Bay Backpackers

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 990 m apart.

Choose Tasman Bay Backpackers if you want

  • the more consistently praised stay

Choose YHA Nelson - Backpackers if you want

  • to walk to the sights
  • more restaurants on the doorstep

Why is Tasman Bay Backpackers better than YHA Nelson - Backpackers?

  1. 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
  2. 2240 m closer to the beach (1.7 km vs 1.9 km)−240 m
  3. 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h

Why is YHA Nelson - Backpackers better than Tasman Bay Backpackers?

  1. 1830 m closer to the city centre−830 m
  2. 2101 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+101
  3. 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 74 vs 27)+47

All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

Tasman Bay BackpackersYHA Nelson - Backpackers
Score by category
Guest rating 9.0 +0.4 8.6
Location 3.3 5.4 +2.1
Facilities – 4.2
Families – 0.0
Spa & wellness – 1.5
Beach access 4.6 +0.8 3.8
Ratings & reviews
StayVersus score 9.0 +0.4 8.6
Guest rating 9.0 +0.4 8.6
Number of reviews 310 +149 161
Google rating 4.6/5 +0.7 3.9/5
Google reviews 394 +72 322
Rank in Nelson top 14% +60% top 74%
Location
Location score 3.3 5.4 +2.1
Distance to the centre 3.4 km 2.6 km −830 m
To the beach 1.7 km −240 m 1.9 km
To the airport 6.4 km 5.4 km
Restaurants within 500 m 2 103 +101
Sights within 1 km 3 2
Rooms & building
Star rating ★★★★ ★★★★
Rooms 20 26
Floors 2 2
Newest building or renovation 2013 –
Listed amenities 10 15 +5
Policies
Check-in from 12:00 −2h 14:00
Check-out until 10:00 10:00
Amenities
Free Wi-Fi ✓ ✓
Free parking ✓ ✓
Concierge ✓ –
Laundry ✓ ✓
Luggage storage ✓ ✓
Breakfast ✓ ✓
Kitchen ✓ ✓
In-room safe ✓ –
Shuttle – ✓
Sauna – ✓
Terrace – ✓
Smoke-free – ✓
Balcony – ✓
Coffee or tea maker – ✓
Blackout curtains – ✓
Which hotel suits you
Families with children ✓ ✓
Couples – ✓
Beach holidays ✓ –
Sightseeing on foot – ✓
Business trips ✓ ✓
Spa & relaxation – ✓

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      Tasman Bay Backpackers or YHA Nelson - Backpackers: common questions

      Which is better, Tasman Bay Backpackers or YHA Nelson - Backpackers?

      Tasman Bay Backpackers leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, beach access. YHA Nelson - Backpackers is stronger in location.

      Which is cheaper, Tasman Bay Backpackers 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 centre?

      YHA Nelson - Backpackers is closer: 2.6 km from the centre, against 3.4 km for Tasman Bay Backpackers.

      Which hotel is closer to the beach?

      Tasman Bay Backpackers is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; YHA Nelson - Backpackers is 1.9 km.

      How far apart are Tasman Bay Backpackers and YHA Nelson - Backpackers?

      The two hotels are 990 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