Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation

Hostel/Backpacker accommodation32a New Street, Nelson, New ZealandShow on map

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Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 10:00 AM.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.6 out of 10, at 32a New Street.

Modern Accommodation with Free WiFi Experience comfort and convenience at Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation in Nelson. Stay connected with our complimentary WiFi and unwind in our modern rooms featuring private bathrooms with bath or shower facilities.

Entertainment at Your Fingertips Relax and enjoy your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV provided in every room. Whether you're winding down after a day of exploring or looking for some indoor entertainment, we've got you covered.

Prime Location Conveniently located just 400 meters from Christ Church Cathedral and within walking distance to Trafalgar Park, our hotel is the perfect base for exploring Nelson. With Tahunanui Beach and Nelson Airport also in close proximity, your stay with us promises both comfort and accessibility.

Book your stay at Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation now for a memorable experience in Nelson!

What this place offers

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Hiking
Laundry
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests

Rooms

5.3

Guest rating

Rated 5.3 out of 10 by 103 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness3.1
Service8.0
Location8.6
Rooms4.0
Amenities5.0
Value3.0
Food & drink5.4

Guests mention

Friendly staffComfortable bedGreat location

kirstenNew Zealand
July 2026Couple
Pretty disappointing. But it was better than sleeping in the car.. but more expensive than sleeping in the car.. to jury
Location was good. Booked late and was able to chk in which was good.
Room was dirty. No toilet paper. No lightbulbs... actually; too many issues to mention.. I have visited semi permanent residents staying here, and…
MatthewNew Zealand
June 2026Solo traveller
Not alot
Full of gang members and drug addicts and felt very intimidated and uncomfortable.
DeaconAustralia
May 2026Solo traveller
Warning ⚠️
East access
Half way house.
We had several encouters with junkies.
We couldn't get any sleep, the couple next door got there fix on at atound 11pm and were having a window 98 shut down every five minutes.
Extremely…
HansenNew Zealand
May 2026Solo traveller
I would not choose this venue again.
I asked for a heater because the room was cold, and one was provided quickly.
The place was very loud, with people running up and down the hallways, shouting out, swearing, calling out, expressing anger. Some of the…
EliseGermany
March 2026Solo traveller
Die Lage ist gut
Es war super dreckig, gab kein Bad, nur eine Toilette und Dusche. Das Hostel wurde nachts nicht abgeschlossen sodass mein ganzes Essen aus der Küche geklaut wurde. Also Frau hab ich mich dort sehr unwohl…
MohitNew Zealand
March 2026Solo traveller
Location
Cleanliness

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

32a New Street, Nelson, New Zealand

Guests rate the location 8.6 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 1:00 PM until 12:00 AM

Check-out by 10:00 AM

Children welcome

No pets

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Please note that the entry to Downtown Backpackers & Accommodations is at the back of the building or on New street, opposite Liquorland car park. Please note that the property is located above a nightclub which will result in noise disturbances on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, please contact the property using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation

What time is check-in and check-out at Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 10:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Does Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Downtown Backpackers & Accommodation?

32a New Street, Nelson.

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