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title: "The Bug Backpackers, Nelson: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Bug Backpackers in Nelson: rated 8.2 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-11
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Hostel · ★★★
# The Bug Backpackers

Toi Toi, Nelson, New Zealand

8.2 ·  Very good 188 reviews ·  #42 #42 of 48 in Nelson ·  4.0/5 on Google, 212 reviews ·  2.7 Location score
## About The Bug Backpackers

The Bug Backpackers is a hostel in Toi Toi, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 188 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.7 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 4.0 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 14

- **Floors:** 1

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

226 Vanguard Street [thebug.co.nz](http://www.thebug.co.nz/)

## How The Bug Backpackers scores

Better rated than 12% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **2.7**
-   Beach access **4.9**

Nelson average

## Rating on Google

4.0/5

212 Google reviews

-   5★52%
-   4★24%
-   3★13%
-   2★5%
-   1★6%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.7**/10

- **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Tāhunanui Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson Airport (NSN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nelson</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.7 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nelson Provincial Museum1.7 km

## The Bug Backpackers: in detail

The Bug Backpackers provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, you'll be grateful for the on-site complimentary parking at hostel. The hostel offers reception amenities including express check-in or check-out and safety deposit boxes to ensure a comfortable stay for guests. Should you require assistance, the ticket service and tours can also aid in booking tickets and securing reservations at the finest shows and events in the vicinity. Whether you're here for an extended stay or simply require fresh garments, the hostel ensures your cherished travel attire remains spotless and accessible with the convenience of laundromat located on the premises. The hostel's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by hostel. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at hostel come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. Several chosen accommodations at The Bug Backpackers have a balcony or terrace incorporated into the room design. Selected rooms offer in-room amusement like television as a source of entertainment for guests to enjoy. Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hostel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers. Start your day stress-free at The Bug Backpackers as breakfast is made available for you on the premises. Within the hostel, discerning guests will also find on-site culinary facilities like BBQ facilities and shared kitchen to further cater to their needs.

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## Questions about The Bug Backpackers

### How do guests rate The Bug Backpackers?

The Bug Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 188 reviews, which is better than 12% of rated hotels in Nelson.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bug Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Bug Backpackers include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Bug Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Bug Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 4.0 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Bug Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.6 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Bug Backpackers have?

The Bug Backpackers has 14 rooms on 1 floors.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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