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About the Hotel

131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010

Accommodation Options

Downtown Backpackers offers dormitory-style rooms with bunk beds and shared bathroom facilities. Each bed includes a personal reading light and power outlet. Lockers are available for guest storage. Rooms feature basic furnishings and linens are provided.

Onsite Dining

The property includes a shared kitchen with cooking facilities, refrigerators, and storage space. Guests can prepare their own meals using the stovetops, ovens, and microwave. Dining areas with tables and chairs are available for meal consumption.

Common Areas

The hostel features a communal lounge with seating areas and board games. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Outdoor spaces include a courtyard with picnic tables. Laundry facilities with washers and dryers are available for guest use.

Nelson Location

Located 10 km from Nelson city center. Within walking distance of South Street Gallery (0.5 km), Red Art Gallery & Cafe (0.5 km), and Queen's Gardens (1 km). The Nelson Market is 1 km away. Founders Heritage Park and Dance to the Music of Time are both 1 km from the property.

Guest Services

Front desk operates during specified hours for check-in and assistance. Luggage storage is available for early arrivals or late departures. Tourist information and local activity bookings can be arranged. Bicycle storage is provided for guests bringing their own bikes.

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Getting around

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City Centre
Nelson500 m
Airports
Nelson (NSN) 9.5 km
Woodbourne (BHE) 107.1 km

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

  • Non-smoking property
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wheelchair access

Services

  • Laundry
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Location

131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
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131 Bridge Street, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
City landmarks
Church
Christ Church Cathedral
1.4 km
Gallery
The Suter Art Gallery
840 m
Garden
Queen's Gardens
880 m
Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
1.2 km
Landmark
Dance to the Music of Time
890 m
Park
Founders Heritage Park
1.3 km
Landmark
Centre of New Zealand
1.9 km
Market
The Nelson Market
1.2 km
Landmark
Botanical Gardens
810 m
Landmark
Melrose House
1.0 km
Landmark
Rutherford Park
670 m
Landmark
Fairfield House
1.3 km
Landmark
Centre of New Zealand Monument
1.9 km
Landmark
Girlies Hole
1.1 km
Landmark
Neale Park
1.2 km
Landmark
Botanical Hill
1.3 km
Nearby
Gallery
Wall To Wall Art Nelson
60 m
Gallery
South Street Gallery
560 m
Gallery
Saligia
590 m
123 Hardy St
Little Beehive Co-Op
380 m
Gallery
Red Art Gallery & Cafe
400 m
Mall
Morrison Square
250 m
Shop 8 Dowsons Arcade
Atkins Gallery
260 m
Southern Wilderness
290 m
77 Trafalgar St
Maitai Walkway
310 m
Gallery
ATELIER Studio
350 m
90 Achilles Avenue Wakatu Square
Parker Gallery
400 m
Gallery
Quiet Dog Gallery
390 m
Tasman St
Huangshi Garden
450 m
Anzac Park
Anzac Park
510 m
Restaurants
Akbabas Turkish Kebab House
870 m
130 Bridge Street
Viva La Vaca
860 m
105 Bridge Street Kirby Lane
Paasha
440 m
161 Hardy Street
Saed's Falafel
180 m
Corner Bridge street and Trafalgar street
Streat Kitchen
220 m
53 Bridge Street
The Pita Pit
280 m
244 Hardy Street
Falafel Gourmet Cafe
360 m
195 Hardy Street
Haroo Sushi
230 m
50 Bridge Street
Columbus Coffee
300 m
Morrison Square 244 Hardy Street
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