YHA Nelson

Description

Qualmark 5-Star Rated Backpacker Accommodation

YHA Nelson is a comfortable and popular 5-star hostel in the heart of sunny Nelson city and close to iconic cafes and restaurants. Use the YHA Nelson hostel as a convenient backpacker accommodation base to access the local National Parks including Abel Tasman and Kahurangi. 

The excellent kitchen facilities in this Nelson hostel provide you with everything you need including an adjoining dining area and sunny garden with a courtyard BBQ. In the common areas we have foosball, table tennis, an extensive DVD collection and internet access. YHA Nelson’s backpacker accommodation and facilities are suitable for groups and disabled guests, and the two well-equipped kitchens allows for a dedicated kitchen when large groups come to stay.

Nelson is the arts and crafts capital of New Zealand and the renowned Nelson market is located next-door to the hostel. It runs on Saturdays and is the perfect place to pick up a unique memento or some great local produce. The YHA Nelson hostel is also near supermarkets, pubs, cafes and the Intercity bus station. For free travel and activity advice on your Nelson and New Zealand stay just ask the helpful hostel staff. YHA Nelson is cosy, clean and secure, come and stay and see what 5-star backpacker accommodation is like.

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"YHA Nelson: this purpose-built hostel in a central location remains the best in town, with a wide range of accommodation, including connecting rooms for families and two disabled-access units. One big and one smaller kitchen and plenty of communal areas mean you never feel crowded and the staff are well informed and helpful."  - The Rough Guide to New Zealand

By Bus/Shuttle

Most drop off at hostel (except InterCity – Bus depot 100m).

By Plane

6km. Take a taxi or shuttle from the airport.

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  • BBQ
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Disabled Facilities
  • EFTPOS
  • Internet Access
  • Library Exchange
  • Locker Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • Mastercard
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • TV Room
  • VISA
  • Visit Abel Tasman National Park: kayak it, walk it or cruise it.
  • The National Parks of Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi are also worth visiting for great views and hiking. 
  • Take a stroll up the Centre of New Zealand walk from Nelson’s Botanical Hill to enjoy stunning views over Nelson city and Tasman Bay.
  • Soak up the famous Nelson sunshine on its many great beaches, especially the long strip of sand that is Tahunanui.
  • Nelson’s arts and crafts are well-known, pick up a piece or two or just enjoy following the trail.
  • If adrenaline is more your thing why not try out skydiving?
  • The Nelson region has some of the countries great boutique wineries,  why not explore the region while taking in a spot of wine tasting
  • Nelson is one of New Zealand’s cultural capitals, where the World of Wearable Art began – check out the outstanding WOW museum.

YHA offers a range of accommodation to suit groups of all types. Find out how YHA can help your group with their accommodation, transport and activity needs.

Each hostel offers a range of accommodation options for your group. Please email our Customer Services team or phone freephone (within NZ) 0800 278 299.

YHA Nelson is the ideal accommodation for groups with easy access to Saxton Field.