Nelson Hostels

"Bad, dark, seedy, smoky hostel — not recommended." … "We found this hostel to be very smelly and dirty." … "… city is also an international year-round destination for skiers and snowboarders, golfers, motorcyclists, hikers, anglers, mountain bikers, soccer and hockey teams and culture lovers with a zest for the visual and performing arts.The Hotel offers guests every service they desire: retro-style rooms including a room hostel, great dining, lively pub and grill, meeting rooms, conference facilities and ballroom which...  more »

"Welcoming - The perfect place to stay in Nelson. Great hospitality with helpful and knowledgeable hostess. Very clean, tasteful decor, cosy rooms, free internet. Lodge is in a great downtown location on a quiet street. Has a spacious front porch for spending the days and nights reading or hanging out and enjoying the Nelson vibe. Highly recommend." … "The Location White House Backpackers Lodge is located at 816 Vernon street in the centre of Nelson. It is about a seven-minute walk away from the Greyhound bus station. Rooms and...  more »

"… a guest laundry facility, a cosy common room with internet access and a library of books, and games. You'll also find secure storage, bike racks, ski lockers and on-site parking. Frequently, the Dancing Bear Inn will host special events such as movie nights and potluck dinners, art openings and lectures. We are connected with a number of highly qualified experienced tour providers offering everything from scenic hiking and bicycle trips, to explorations of Kootenay Lake by kayak and sailboat. We facilitate connections between our...  more »

"Anything more is a bonus - I have returned twice in January and always have had a really pleasant stay. The stay are attentive and friendly, the place and amenities are clean and immaculate plus the rooms are cozy with comfortable beds in the dorms. It has been quiet at night for shut eye, there are plenty of pubs around for a drink. It is located on the main street with the organic coop supermarket just a block away. Highly recommended." … "I stayed here in 2002 and thought it was lovely. When I went back this year, I found that it's...  more »

"i stayed at this hostel before when it used to be the flying squirrel. this new incarnation is a lot of fun and clean! every dorm or private room has its own new (clean!) bathroom-shower-bath. such a change from other hostels! right on the main street made it easy to get around town, the internet cafe has some free (no charge) times during the week, ask the staff when free times are. duke the hostel owners dog is a big pile of love too, i miss him after spending a week in nelson. can't wait to go back this winter for some amazing...  more »

"This is not a hostel. This is a manor, more like a mansion than your typical inexpensive hostel atmosphere." … 62 Riverside Drive … Nelson, Canada  more »