Title: Dancing Bear Inn Hostel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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, a quick walk to Cottonwood Falls Park ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/6b927289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/aded5997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/57b6a222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/77253095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/d124ebe9.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. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry - Free WiFi - Parking included - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 23 - Oct. 24](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 24 - Oct. 25](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![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 Separate bedroom Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ![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 Separate bedroom Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed ![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 Separate bedroom Portable fan Shared/communal kitchen - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Twin Beds ![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 Separate bedroom 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 - Cottonwood Falls Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Nelson & District Community Complex - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Lakeside Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Pulpit Rock - 16 min drive - 5.9 km #### Getting around - Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬3 min walk - ‪Smash Burger - ‬3 min walk - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Oso Negro café - ‬6 min walk - ‪Main Street Diner - ‬8 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 - Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and a computer station - Gas grills and luggage storage - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guestrooms at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel have amenities such as 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 ### 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? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel on Oct 24, 2025 start from CA $83.33, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Castlegar-Hotels-Dancing-Bear-Inn-Hostel.h10021484.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel located? > Situated in Nelson, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cottonwood Falls Park and Touchstones Museum. Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus and Pulpit Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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