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Downtown Backpackers
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6.0
/10
Pleasant
64 reviews
What Guests Say About Their Stay
Jett
10.0
/ 10
Great location. Just be mindful that the parking is located at the back of the bar.
Lynda
10.0
/ 10
Great, friendly owner (who lives on-site) and staff. We stayed for two nights and had such a good time that we booked for a further two!
wenling
10.0
/ 10
I booked this place simple because it is the cheapest for a bed in 4-bed room. My experience of living there is superb: 2 min's walk to the main street; supermarket named fresh-choice is a few minutes away and countdown is like 10 minutes away by walk; the receptionist and the owner is pretty helpful; the kitchen is spacious with sufficient cooking utensils, the highlight of my trip is--they offered any backpacker free use of their bikes. I rode a brand-new mountain bike for 2 days, leisurely wondering around the city and the coastline...for a regular solo traveler like me, it is perfect: great location, cheap accommodation, free bike. someone mentioned in the review list saying it is noisy because it is close to a night club. I am a dead sleeper, so I heard no noise, nor did i hear my roommates complain about it. I gave this stay a 5 star-rating. high recommended!
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131 Bridge Street, Nelson City, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
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131 Bridge Street, Nelson City, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
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Location
Downtown Backpackers is a hostel in a good neighborhood, which is located at Nelson City.
About Downtown Backpackers
Downtown Backpackers is the smartest choice for you who are looking for affordable accommodation with outstanding service.
24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
Downtown Backpackers is a wise choice for travelers visiting Nelson City.
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Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- 24-hour Receptionist
Things to Do
- Barbecue
- Picnic area
General
- Smoking area
- Terrace
Connectivity
- Free WiFi
Shuttle Service
- Airport transfer (surcharge)
Accommodation Policy & General Information in Downtown Backpackers
Important Note
- 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
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.
Hotel only accepts guests with minimum age of 18
Check-in/Check-out Time
Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00
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General Information
Popular Facilities | 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - Before 10:00 |
Available rooms at Downtown Backpackers | 14 |
Another facilities in Downtown Backpackers | Laundry service, Luggage storage, Express check-in, Express check-out, 24-hour Receptionist |
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What are available facilities at Downtown Backpackers?
There are top facilites at Downtown Backpackers such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Downtown Backpackers?
The standard check-in time at Downtown Backpackers is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
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6.0
Pleasant
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Cleanliness
6.6
Room Comfort
6.2
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Fiona
Leisure
4.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Grim and depressing but good communications by staff
Thomas
Leisure with Friends
4.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
When arrived we found out our room had been given to some other people, and then a loud argument occurred between the owner and one of the staff
Ashok
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 57 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
I don't know how Expedia could list such a property on its website. The property is indicated as a backpacker establishment but it is more a boarding house for the down and out. The premises were filthy and unsanitary, the carpet was solid with dirt and sticky, the sheets had blood stains on them, there was rubbish and boxes lying everywhere in the common areas. I felt unsafe. When I told the proprietor that I wanted to leave she insisted on taking a cancellation fee. There was nothing else available so I had to stay there. It spoilt my impression of Nelson. A thoroughly terrible experience. Please get this place off your website!
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Ashok
Leisure
2.0
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This was the worst experience I have ever had staying anywhere. It spoilt my experience of Nelson. The place seemed like a boarding house for the down and out. I felt sorry for the people staying there - probably being exploited by a greedy proprietor. I had never come across such a dirty, rundown and depressing facility. I would say the place should be closed down but then I would feel sorry for the people who need accommodation.
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Patricia
4.0
/10
Reviewed 68 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Good location
Geoff
Business
4.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Getting access to property. Late Friday night very loud music from nearby. Being woken up at 3.20am Saturday morning by slamming doors and loud arguments and unsavoury language between people with a limited vocabulary.
Paul
Business and Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 69 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The shared kitchen was dirty, the entrance hall was untidy and the room was not clean. The curtains was half off the rail. Did not look like the internet photos. Left and booked at another place for the night. Would not reccomend this place for anybody.
Katrina
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 115 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Not the fanciest place and quite shabby in parts but it was clean, the bed was comfy and I slept well. Well priced and conveniently located with a very helpful friendly manager.
Christopher
Friends and Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 119 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Slow to get into the accommodation. The staff member was pleasant. Room was basic. Had a very poor mattress and a single bed that was too small for me.
The night was interrupted was excessive coughing and hacking up of phlegm by one resident. Very load TVs at 02:30 by a guest. Managed to get 3 hours of sleep from shear fatigue.
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 213 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Could not have been a more terrible experience if it tried
Shivraj
Friends and Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 272 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This backpacker place is cheap to stay with good size queen room, which has tv, fridge, queen/double size bed, private bathroom and heater. The room is quite good in size n accomodating in that price. There is communal/sharing kitchen with all kitchenware n cookware things, also free breakfast included. The only problem is the club downstairs, on friday and saturday night the noise and bass effect of speakers shake the whole room. So if you planning to stay those night peacefully n relax, then sorry you must see other option. But if you keen on going clubs/bars downstairs on friday n saturday night like we did, then its best at that price n its cleaned n comfortable. Also the backapacker is right in the heart of the city.
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Friends and Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 272 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Owner was friendly and very helpful. Room was cheap and wifi was good. Location is good with lots of eateries, shops. Close distance to Centre of Nelson, Queens Garden and Intercity bus terminal.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 280 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
If you are going out on the town, it’s perfect. We were told there may be some nice as we are in the party-end of town but didn’t expect that the biggest club in town was downstairs. Spent the night trying to sleep through the booming bass from the club. Not at all a good sleep (until 3am) but if you are in town to party it would be fine
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Martin Rune Hassan
2.0
/10
Reviewed 313 week(s) ago
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Hotel located on top of nightclub playing VERY loud techno music. Absolutely impossible to sleep, even using earplugs. Left for other hotel in middle of night. I am a sound sleeper and used to stay in simple hotels in developing countries, but this is the worst I have ever tried.
Heike
6.0
/10
Reviewed 322 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
It's over a nightclub with no sound proofing. So its very loud and the base makes the doors rattle.
The room also get very hot in summer.
Don
4.0
/10
Reviewed 329 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
The backpackers itself was good but below was a nightclub and extreme vibrating noice due to loud music till 3am
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 331 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
The worst nights sleep due to the nightclub directly below the accommodation. The room was literally shaking from the bass and music until 3am. Bed was awful as well. Do not stay here!
James
2.0
/10
Reviewed 338 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
This backpackers is above the craziest night club in Nelson. Only stay there if you wanna party or you will not get any sleep.
Kevin
8.0
/10
Reviewed 342 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Room was clean tidy with good shower.
Kitchen was very well equipped.
Just BEWARE of the fact you are above a nightclub. Friday night was VERY loud till 3am.
Kim
8.0
/10
Reviewed 365 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
good accommodation at a reasonable price and convenient.
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