YHA Nelson - Backpackers vs Quest Nelson
Both are in Nelson, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hostel★★★★Nelson
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 5.4
- Score by category
- 2 of 6
Apartment★★★★Nelson
Quest Nelson
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 5.3
- 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 YHA Nelson - Backpackers if you want
- to walk to the sights
- free parking
Choose Quest Nelson if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
Why is YHA Nelson - Backpackers better than Quest Nelson?
- 1Has 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
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| YHA Nelson - Backpackers vs Quest Nelson: which hotel is better? | YHA Nelson - Backpackers | Quest Nelson |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 4.2 +2.5 | 1.7 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 3.8 | 4.5 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 8.9 +0.3 |
| Number of reviews | 161 +10 | 151 |
| Google rating | 3.9/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 322 | – |
| Rank in Nelson | top 74% | top 32% +42% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Distance to Nelson centre | 270 m | 200 m |
| To the beach | 1.9 km | 1.7 km −220 m |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 5.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 103 | 111 +8 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 26 | 40 |
| Floors | 2 | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2015 |
| Listed amenities | 15 +3 | 12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| 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
YHA Nelson - Backpackers or Quest Nelson: common questions
Which is better, YHA Nelson - Backpackers or Quest Nelson?
They are evenly matched. YHA Nelson - Backpackers is stronger in facilities, spa & wellness; Quest Nelson is stronger in guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, YHA Nelson - Backpackers or Quest Nelson?
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 YHA Nelson - Backpackers and Quest Nelson?
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