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title: "YHA Nelson - Backpackers, Nelson | StayVersus"
description: "YHA Nelson - Backpackers in Nelson: rated 8.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hostel · ★★★★
# YHA Nelson - Backpackers

Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand

8.6 ·  Very good 161 reviews ·  #34 #34 of 48 in Nelson ·  3.9/5 on Google, 322 reviews ·  5.4 Location score
## About YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers is a hostel in Nelson, Nelson, New Zealand. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 161 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 2.6 km from the centre of Nelson. The nearest beach is 1.9 km away. The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 5.4 km away.

- **Type:** Hostel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

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

- **Rooms:** 26

- **Floors:** 2

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 10

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## How YHA Nelson - Backpackers scores

Better rated than 26% of hotels in Nelson

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **5.4**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **3.8**

Nelson average

## Rating on Google

3.9/5

322 Google reviews

-   5★42%
-   4★34%
-   3★10%
-   2★5%
-   1★8%

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

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Sauna

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Shuttle
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Kitchen
-   Balcony
-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **5.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **74**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **103**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<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=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.9 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="">5.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 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="">2.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Nelson Provincial Museum230 m
-   Centre of New Zealand Monument800 m
-   Center of New Zealand Monument1.5 km
-   Founders Heritage Park1.9 km

## YHA Nelson - Backpackers: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Services offered by taxi and shuttle at the hostel ensure effortless exploration of Nelson. The hostel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. Securing passes to the city's top attractions is simple with the hostel's ticket service and tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundromat and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. The hostel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hostel are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains. At YHA Nelson - Backpackers, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at YHA Nelson - Backpackers, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. For those with discerning taste buds, having an on-site BBQ facilities and shared kitchen at your disposal will undoubtedly be appreciated. Indulge in the numerous pursuits available at YHA Nelson - Backpackers. Treat and spoil yourself by taking a trip to sauna.

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## Questions about YHA Nelson - Backpackers

### How do guests rate YHA Nelson - Backpackers?

YHA Nelson - Backpackers has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 161 reviews, which is better than 26% of rated hotels in Nelson.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at YHA Nelson - Backpackers?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does YHA Nelson - Backpackers include breakfast?

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

### Is there parking at YHA Nelson - Backpackers?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is YHA Nelson - Backpackers from the airport?

The nearest airport, Nelson Airport (NSN), is 5.4 km away in a straight line.

### Is YHA Nelson - Backpackers close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.9 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does YHA Nelson - Backpackers have?

YHA Nelson - Backpackers has 26 rooms on 2 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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