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Wakatu Lodge - Nelson - Building
Wakatu Lodge
Nelson, New Zealand
8.2Very good(335)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
157 ﷼+
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Almond House Backpackers - Nelson - Balcony
Almond House Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
8.2Very good(296)
Free Wi-Fi
195 ﷼+
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The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers - Nelson - Bedroom
The Bouncing Lamb Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
8.6Very good(148)
Free Wi-Fi
184 ﷼+
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Honeysuckle House - Nelson - Bedroom
Honeysuckle House
Nelson, New Zealand
7.1Good(203)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
154 ﷼+
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Downtown Backpackers - Nelson - Kitchen
Downtown Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
5.5Fair(438)
Free Wi-Fi
225 ﷼+
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Nelson Beach Hostel - Nelson
Nelson Beach Hostel
Nelson, New Zealand
8.5Very good(69)
Free Wi-Fi
161 ﷼+
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Paradiso Backpacker Hostel - Nelson
Paradiso Backpacker Hostel
Nelson, New Zealand
7.0Good(813)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
60 ﷼+
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Ottos Backpackers - Nelson
Ottos Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
8.4Very good(136)
Free Wi-Fi
596 ﷼+
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Aurora Backpackers - Nelson
Aurora Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
6.7Okay(80)
Free Wi-Fi
94 ﷼+
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The Palace Backpackers - Nelson
The Palace Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
7.0Good(453)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
165 ﷼+
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The Bug Backpackers - Nelson
The Bug Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
7.2Good(887)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
139 ﷼+
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Nelson hostels near the city center

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Tasman Bay Backpackers - Nelson - Bedroom
Tasman Bay Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
8.8Very good(1028)
86 ﷼+
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Yha Nelson - Nelson - Restaurant
Yha Nelson
Nelson, New Zealand
8.3Very good(891)
229 ﷼+
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Bridge Backpackers - Nelson - Dining room
Bridge Backpackers
Nelson, New Zealand
7.4Good(1759)
217 ﷼+
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The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar - Nelson
The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar
Nelson, New Zealand
7.8Good(1258)
221 ﷼+
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Low season

December

High season

May

Average price (weeknight)

110 ﷼

Average price (weekend night)

195 ﷼
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Most expensive month to stay with an average 63% rise in price.
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FAQs when booking a hostel in Nelson

  • Is it cheaper to stay in a hostel than in a hotel in Nelson?

    The average price for a night in a hostel in Nelson is 41 ﷼ compared to 116 ﷼ for a night in a hotel.

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