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Downtown Backpackers

Downtown Backpackers

Nelson
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 10:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at Downtown Backpackers, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of The Suter and Montgomery Square. This hostel is 6 minutes walk to Queens Gardens and 7 minutes walk to Nelson Market.

Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free WiFi

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [Back of the building on New Street.]. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Other details

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
The Suter - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Montgomery Square - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Nelson Provincial Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Nelson Market - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Queens Gardens - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Anzac Park - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Christ Church Cathedral - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Flamedaisy Glass Design - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Trafalgar Park - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Botanical Reserve - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Fairfield Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Centre of New Zealand Monument - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Founders Heritage Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Victory Square - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
The nearest major airport is Nelson (NSN) - 9 km / 5.6 mi

  • Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Children not allowed

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets not allowed

Location

131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand
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