Hostel in Nelson, Canada

1 Hostel in Nelson available. Prices start from $14.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Nelson

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"…My partner — who is not really into hostelling — says she would never want to stay anywhere else in Nelson. I wish more hostels were like this. I stayed here in 2002 and thought it was lovely. … More

Hotels in Nelson

"Bad, dark, seedy, smoky hostel — not recommended. We found this hostel to be very smelly and dirty." …"…The hotel offers Euro-Style rooms, with 85% of a complete renovation completed, for every … More

Hostel in Nelson, Canada

1 Hostel in Nelson available. Prices start from $29.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Nelson (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Nelson.

Nelson is a town in the beautiful Kootenays region of southeastern British Columbia. The town has a nice historic look, with what you could describe as a hippie vibe, so it makes sense you would be able to find a hostel here. This is a great town in which to base yourself if you want to explore the great range of activities available in every season in this gorgeous area surrounded by mountains and lakes.

During winter you have two large ski resorts within an hour's drive -- Whitewater (which is only about fifteen minutes out of town and has a shuttle bus from Nelson) and Red Mountain near the town of Rossland -- as well as many cross-country ski trails and areas to go snowmobiling and snowshoeing. During summer you have plenty of opportunities to enjoy cycling, hiking, kayaking, fishing, and golfing as well as many more activities and sightseeing tours. The longest free ferry in the world also goes just nearby across the Kootenay Lake.

There are a few options for hostels in Nelson, all of which are right in the town centre on Baker Street or Vernon Street. This means you are in a great location to soak up the laid-back nightlife, enjoy the many restaurants, and take an interest in the hippie lifestyle that runs through this town in the many organic stores and restaurants as well as enjoy the locally brewed Nelson Brewing Company Organic Beers. The Greyhound Bus stops in Nelson, but a little bit out of the main town, so keep this in mind when planning how to get to your Nelson hostel.

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Nelson Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Nelson, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 1
Average dorm price $31
Average private room price $66
Cheapest hostel in Nelson Dancing Bear Inn Hostel with $28
Average rating of all hostels 8.5

FAQ about Nelson Hostels

We've collected the most common questions for hostels in Nelson. The more you know, the better you can plan with confidence and ease, right?

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Travel Tips for Nelson - from the Community

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