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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

2.0 star property

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Beach
Courtyard
Living area
Hiking
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
171 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1
  • Baldface Lodge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Tea Garden Salon & Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bodhi Day Spa
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

Nelson hostel walkable to Cottonwood Falls Park
Laundry facilities, a computer station, and a library are available at this smoke-free hostel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a garden, gas grills, and a picnic area are onsite.
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offers 11 accommodations with portable fans. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel features a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This hot springs hostel also offers ski storage, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1908
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; 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 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
Property Registration Number 752370478

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Dancing Bear Nelson
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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 189 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Comfy dorm bed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location parking was only problem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most wonderful experience at the Dancing Bear Hostel. I stayed there for a night while I was evacuated due to fires. It was a very difficult situation for me. However, the accommodations were excellent. Most of all, Cindy at the front desk was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond for me as I saw her doing for other customers as well. Cindy was friendly, professional and again, so incredibly helpful. She made my stay very comfortable and I would recommend the Dancing Bear, but most importantly, Cindy, very highly and I am looking forward to staying at this delightful establishment again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyu Mar

clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Starsha, Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Dancing Bear! Location is amazing, staff are friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

daphne, Brooks

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffand clean facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Soleil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevated hostel living, great for a short term stay. Clean rooms and easy check-in/check-out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mang Lung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It felt like a great home, with super friendly staff, comfy beds and great common spaces
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024