Title: Dancing Bear Inn Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel with free parking, 6-minute walk to Cottonwood Falls Park ## Photo gallery for Dancing Bear Inn Hostel ![Beach - Dancing Bear Inn Hostel (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/6b927289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Dancing Bear Inn Hostel (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/aded5997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard - Dancing Bear Inn Hostel (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/d124ebe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Dancing Bear Inn Hostel (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/77253095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard - Dancing Bear Inn Hostel (Nelson)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/57b6a222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Dancing Bear Inn Hostel, near Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, offers a garden setting, library, in-room WiFi, and a relaxing terrace with gas grills for outdoor cooking. Travelers praise the helpful staff. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry - Free WiFi - Parking included - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 11 - Dec. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 12 - Dec. 13](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-13&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 12 - Dec. 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Twin Room ![Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/0a1e9916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.0 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Double Room ![Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/7ac332c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/ab841013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - 120 sq ft - Bay view - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Double Room ![Family Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/629aca71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Premium bedding Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCastlegar-Hotels-Dancing-Bear-Inn-Hostel.h10021484.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FCastlegar-Hotels-Dancing-Bear-Inn-Hostel.h10021484.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.49025%2C-117.29869&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lzMPu7VW78trC-cpHvBgQRrOfjo=) 171 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1 #### What's nearby - Baldface Lodge \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Bodhi Day Spa \- 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Cottonwood Falls Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Touchstones Museum \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Nelson & District Community Complex \- 9 min walk \- 0.8 km #### Getting around - Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬3 min walk - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Smash Burger - ‬3 min walk - ‪Main Street Diner - ‬8 min walk - ‪Oso Negro café - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel near Cottonwood Falls Park Located close to Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel provides a terrace, a garden, and a library. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Gas grills, a computer station, and outdoor furniture - Smoke-free premises and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. 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Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Contactless check-in available Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### You need to know 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 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector Property Registration Number 752370478 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Dancing Bear Nelson Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? ### What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? ### Where is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel located? ## Have a question? 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