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YHA Nelson next to Nelson Markets
YHA Nelson colourful dining room area
Double bed in YHA Nelson bedroom
YHA Nelson shared dormitory-style bedroom
YHA Nelson bedroom with bunk beds
YHA Nelson garden and outdoor dining
YHA Nelson large shared kitchen
YHA Nelson shared dormitory-style bedroom
YHA Nelson reading nook in lounge area
YHA Nelson huge communal lounge
YHA Nelson reception
YHA Nelson private bedroom with twin beds
YHA Nelson single bedroom
YHA Nelson lounge area with foosball
YHA Nelson garden and outdoor dining
YHA Nelson laundry room
YHA Nelson central location
YHA Nelson lounge area

Independently owned and operated YHA Nelson by Accents

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Hostel Details & Location

Host: Royce & Linda

Check in: 2:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am

Contact: +64 3 545 9988 Email this hostel

Reception: 8:30am - 8.30pm

Location 59 Rutherford Street,

Nelson

Next to Nelson Market

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How to get here

We’re on the corner of Rutherford St and Montgomery Sq - look for the large mural on the side of the hostel. Montgomery Sq has paid parking available.

 

Bus/Shuttle: All buses and shuttles drop off at the hostel except InterCity which drops at the Bus Depot, 100m from the hostel.
Airport: We are 8km from the airport. Taxis and shuttles operate door-to-door.

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Perfect for schools and large groups! Find out more

This brightly-coloured central city hostel brings Nelson's sunny vibes inside as well as out. Enjoy the ample well-appointed common areas on our ground floor, including a large multi-purpose lounge, two spacious kitchens, and vibrant adjoined dining area.

You'll find your comfortable bed located on the upper floor in amongst a surprising number of rooms to suit all types of travellers. On weekends Nelson's popular market is just outside your front door, or grab some of the fresh-baked bread provided daily in the kitchen and relax in the sunny garden courtyard.

Our guests love the added extras like our sauna, BBQ area, foosball and air hockey tables, piano, DVD collection, and of course, 2GB free WiFi per day. Our family-owned hostel is comfortable, clean, secure, and you won't be surprised to find we're a 5 Star Qualmark-rated backpackers either! For free travel and activity advice just ask our helpful hostel staff.

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facilities

Guests love:

  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Free movies
Shared facilities:

  • Free WiFi
  • Communal lounge
  • Communal dining area
  • Fully-equipped kitchen
  • Food storage area
  • Outdoor area
  • BBQ
  • Sauna
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 24 hour guest access
Entertainment and activities:

  • Free movies
  • Games available
  • Communal TV
Services:

  • Luggage storage options
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle hire
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activities

Some of our Nelson highlights:

  • Find local produce and souvenirs at the Saturday morning market, just behind the hostel
  • Visit Abel Tasman National Park: kayak it, walk it or cruise it
  • The National Parks of Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi have 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 and Tasman Bay
  • Take advantage of the many excellent cycle trails in the area

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YHA Nelson

Next to Nelson Market

  • Free WiFi
  • Sauna
  • Free movies

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