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, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes. 

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.

"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

Special features at YHA Nelson that families love:

• 5 star Qualmark rated backpacker hostel, the best in Nelson.
• Very central location in Nelson, right next door to Nelson’s famous Saturday Market.
• Relaxing in YHA Nelson’s sauna, great showers!
• Excellent kitchen facilities with two large well equipped kitchens, perfect for group accommodation.
• Large DVD/video collection to use as well as foosball, table tennis and a book exchange.