Reviews of YHA Nelson
59 Rutherford Street , 7010 Nelson, New Zealand
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewCentral location
Not enough parking on Friday night
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff are so lovely and helpful. I had a made a mistake of booking a weekend late. With just just one easy phone call they were able to assist me in 10 minutes. The kitchen area is so spacious and stocked with all the necessities. Bathrooms are clean some with a hairdryer. They have a lovely board which states the weather and activities available in Nelson throughout the week of your stay. If you you’re a walker it’s not very far from spots like Centre of NZ or the waterfront. Lovely calm sounds played in the eating area.Friendliest staff !
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewNear all you need
Nothing
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI liked the dedicated female dorm. I.liked the big kitchen and the big longe area that can be divided into two rooms.
There is only a single shower for the female dorm.
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were exceptional even leaving a Reservation Note with my name n date of arrival on the bed.
There was nothing i didnt like
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI liked the cleanliness of the facilities. They were modern and spacious with plenty of room for those there at the time.
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewClean, good staff and the location cbd
Near to cbd and tidy
Reviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewTV room
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Verified reviewValue for money, common areas
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewClean bed, nice bathroom
Expensive. Charged hotel rates for a room with the only window near the ceiling; no refrigerator and no tea and coffee making facilities. If they charge hotel rates they should provide the basics.
Reviewed: 15 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe staff here were really friendly and helpful and could answer any questions and give me advice. The Hostel has all the facilities I needed.
The rooms are a little dated and at times felt quite crowded.
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSuch an excellent hostel. Staff were lovely and very friendly and helpful. The hostel was so so clean. The cleanest i have stayed in on my travels. Bathrooms and kitchen were amazing. An exceptionally well run hostel Bed was so comfortable and heating as required.
Nothing. Everything was perfect.
Reviewed: 14 May 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewExceptionally clean. The living room is big enough to allow for yoga. Also, it is exquisitely perfumed. :-)
The WiFi includes only 1GB. When checking out, you're only allowed to stick around until 11AM. In NZ, Hostels are usually more relaxed.