Title: Downtown Backpackers 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) # Downtown Backpackers Hostel in Nelson with a 24-hour front desk ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm | Shared kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/5683bd22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/b007396d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/84349632.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Laundry room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/55b41730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/4f33b262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Downtown Backpackers sits in the center of Nelson City, offering practical comforts for travelers. The sunny terrace provides a relaxing spot after city exploration, while laundry facilities, in-room WiFi, luggage storage, and express check-out make for a hassle-free stay. 6.0 ## Popular amenities - 24/7 front desk - Kitchen - Housekeeping - Laundry - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sep. 18 - Sep. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-18&endDate=2025-09-19&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sep. 19 - Sep. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-20&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-20&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sep. 19 - Sep. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sep. 26 - Sep. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=14890968&PinnedHotelID=14890968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/915ac886.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm ### Highlights TV Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/1bcf8f06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/b451eb97.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Bed in 4-Bed Female Dorm, Ensuite ### Highlights TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Queen Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14900000/14891000/14890968/328273ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Queen Room ### Highlights Heating Refrigerator TV Private bathroom Shared/communal kitchen Daily housekeeping - 118 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen 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%2FNelson-Hotels-Downtown-Backpackers.h14890968.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FNelson-Hotels-Downtown-Backpackers.h14890968.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%7C-41.27243%2C173.28606&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Y-hDxG0Gx8klDTu0tcsSTFxUKN4=) 131 Bridge Street, Nelson, 7010 #### What's nearby - Queens Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Nelson Market - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Trafalgar Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.2 km #### Getting around - Nelson (NSN) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Two Thumb Brewing Co. - ‬2 min walk - ‪Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery - ‬3 min walk - ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Bridge Street Collective - ‬1 min walk - ‪Yello Cafe - ‬3 min walk ## About this property ### Downtown Backpackers Hostel located in Nelson City Centre Downtown Backpackers provides amenities like a terrace and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in - A 24-hour front desk, barbecue grills, and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at Downtown Backpackers include amenities such as free WiFi. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) - Onsite parking available only on request ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Picnic area - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Food and drink - Shared kitchen access ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM Contactless check-out available Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: \[Back of the building on New Street.\] 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 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 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 ### We should mention Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### National rating For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system. ### Property is also known as Downtown Backpackers Hostel Nelson Downtown Backpackers Nelson Downtown Accommodation Backpackers Downtown Backpackers Nelson Downtown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Downtown Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Downtown Backpackers pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Downtown Backpackers? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. ### What time is check-out at Downtown Backpackers? > Check-out is at 10 AM. ### Does Downtown Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. ### Where is Downtown Backpackers located? > Located in Nelson City Centre, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of The Suter, Montgomery Square, and Nelson Provincial Museum. Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre and Nelson Market are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Downtown Backpackers Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 13 4 - Poor 16 2 - Terrible 11 ### 6.6/10 Cleanliness ### 7.0/10 Staff & service ### 4.0/10 Amenities ### 6.2/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 4.6/10 Eco-friendliness ### 4/10 Poor #### Patricia Jan 10, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Good location ##### Patricia Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Fiona Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Grim and depressing but good communications by staff ##### Fiona Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Katrina Feb 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Katrina Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Thomas Jan 7, 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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 ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Geoff Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness 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. ##### Geoff Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ashok Mar 13, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Ashok Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Paul Jan 6, 2024 Disliked: Amenities 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. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Christopher Jan 21, 2023 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### 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. ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ashok Mar 31, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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! ##### Ashok Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jonathan Jan 4, 2025 ##### Jonathan Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patricia Jan 12, 2024 ##### Patricia Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### stephen Jan 2, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### stephen Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Sue Mar 11, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Sue Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Apr 3, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Could not have been a more terrible experience if it tried ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 8, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Oct 7, 2020 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Shivraj Feb 16, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Budget n good stay 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. ##### Shivraj Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Feb 13, 2020 Liked: Staff & service #### Cheap place to stay in good location 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 traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 23, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Party or no-party? 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 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Martin Rune Hassan May 7, 2019 Disliked: Room comfort #### Stay away if you want to be able to sleep 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. ##### Martin Rune Hassan Stayed 1 night in May 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heike Mar 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Room comfort #### very loud 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. ##### Heike Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### Don Jan 15, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Place ok but noisy below The backpackers itself was good but below was a nightclub and extreme vibrating noice due to loud music till 3am ##### Don Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jan 9, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Jan 2, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Dec 30, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort 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! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Lagos Avenida Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Lagos-Hotels-Lagos-Avenida-Hotel.h19333855.Hotel-Information) > > [Azure Palm Hot Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Azure-Palm-Hot-Springs.h64615882.Hotel-Information) > > [Orlando World Center Marriott](https://www.expedia.ca/Orlando-Hotels-Orlando-World-Center-Marriott.h11312.Hotel-Information) > > [Sofitel London St James](https://www.expedia.ca/London-Hotels-Sofitel-London-St-James.h856595.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mississauga](https://www.expedia.ca/Mississauga-Hotels.d7954.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Chacalal-Hotels-Hilton-Tulum-All-Inclusive-Resort.h70502006.Hotel-Information) > > [Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Cancun-Hotels-Royalton-Riviera-Cancun-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h8655945.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Rome](https://www.expedia.ca/Rome-Hotels.d179899.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [All Inclusive Resorts and Hotels in Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Canada-All-Inclusive-Hotel.0-0-d31-tAllInclusiveHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Villa La Estancia Beach Resort & Spa Riviera Nayarit](https://www.expedia.ca/Puerto-Vallarta-Hotels-Villa-La-Estancia-Beach-Resort-Spa-Riviera-Nayarit.h1737201.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Downtown Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Downtown-Calgary-Calgary-Hotels.0-n6057872-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Viking](https://www.expedia.ca/Viking-Hotels.d6294069.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Trevi Fountain](https://www.expedia.ca/Trevi-Fountain-Hotels.0-l6341167-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Athens Tiare by Mage Hotels](https://www.expedia.ca/Athens-Hotels-Athens-Tiare-Hotel.h486226.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Town Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Saskatoon-Hotels-Park-Town-Hotel.h7994105.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.ca/Akumal-Hotels-Grand-Sirenis-Riviera-Maya-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h1580487.Hotel-Information) > > [Empire Inn & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Red-Deer-Hotels-Empire-Inn-Suites.h1505982.Hotel-Information) > > [Oceanfront Hotels in Vancouver Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Vancouver-Island-Hotels-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d6058387-tOceanfrontHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Basecamp Lodge Canmore](https://www.expedia.ca/Canmore-Hotels-Basecamp-Lodge.h1115492.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Milan (MXP) to Vancouver (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/mxp/yvr/milan-to-vancouver) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Houston (IAH)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/iah/toronto-to-houston) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Taoyuan City (TPE)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/tpe/vancouver-to-taipei) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Goffs (YHZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yhz/toronto-to-halifax) > > [Flights from Lapu-Lapu (CEB) to Del Carmen (IAO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/ceb/iao/cebu-to-siargao) ### Activities > [Things to do in Gatineau](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Gatineau.d6136959.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Calgary Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary.d178245.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Split Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Split.d3255.Destination-Travel-Guides) ### General > [Visit Scilla](https://www.expedia.ca/Scilla.dx6123983)