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Bridge Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Shared fridge, microwave
Lobby sitting area
Front of property
Dining
Courtyard

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
The current price is $54
includes taxes & fees
Jun 11 - Jun 12

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8 Bridge St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
  • Place, Nelson Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Christ Church Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Nelson (NSN)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Shared Dormitory | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Female Dormitory | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Female Dormitory

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Ensuite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room with Ensuite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Twin Room with Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room with Ensuite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room with Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Bridge Backpackers

Hostel in Nelson City Centre
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and laundry facilities. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance.
Bridge Backpackers offers 21 accommodations with washers/dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Bridge Backpackers features barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Nelson hostel also offers laundry facilities, express check-out, and a television in a common area.

Bridge Backpackers is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: NZD 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 72 hours prior to check-in; COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of NZD 10 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: NZD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: NZD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Towels fee: NZD 3.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Property is also known as

Bridge Backpackers Hostel Nelson
Bridge Backpackers Hostel
Bridge Backpackers Nelson
Bridge Backpackers Nelson
Bridge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Bridge Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

Bridge Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 174 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

You get what you pay for
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly atmosphere and facilities were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dudley

Comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay and so handy to the bus station
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal for back packing, really nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central location. I stayed both in the dorm and a private room. The dorms are actually nice. With individual light, power outlet and a partition between everybed for a little privacy. No towel nor soap provided. No staff is ever present on the spot but they do answer pretty quick to messages on the app
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place in nice city center area — great staff —- good backpacker environment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay in town so you could walk to basically any shop you liked staff where friendly and help full the whole time we stayed
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was the best and vibe was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kenneth

Liked: Amenities
Very nice room - I had .#2 — place was clean, safe and in heart of the Nelson city center Loved the staff and vibe- hope to return
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tidy, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good late checkin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

HENRY

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I arrived before 3.00pm got the key from the safety box and waited in the lounge till 3.00. The room wasn’t cleaned at all and the old bed clothes still there. I rand the phone number for the night manager (the only number inside in the hostel) he came and was complaining that I rang before his shift at 8.00pm! The room was cleaned I got into it by 3.30 pm but in my opinion the duvet cover was’nt changed and I had my doubts about the fitted sheet. All in all I won’t be going there again.
Dirty towel in shower
The state of the bed
Rubbish in the bin.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved that there was a guitar there that I could play!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant to go there

That is the second time I have stayed at the Bride street Backpavkers its just a pity thry don't have single rooms.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

racheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dorm was spacious and clean. Plenty of bathrooms and showers. I arrived after reception, and I found the information for late check in was easy. Good hostel :)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gauthier

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

3 nights in private room

+ : A centrally located backpackers Quiet, which is nice Cleanliness was OK Safe with a front door with code - : A smell in the room Very few information from the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reception was very accommodating and helpful. Room was clean and had what we needed. Outside was a bit run down.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

florence

Liked: Staff & service
Conveniently located downtown. somewhat tired and dated facilities. Parking is unavailable during the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my recent two night stay at this property. Very convenient location. Nice & quiet. Very good vibe. Brad & Stella were outstanding - excellent & friendly service. Thank you very much
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
kitchen and dining room were very nice, room with 2 beds was small and bathroom not very clean
Verified

8/10 Good

Bronwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While overall everything was clean and comfortable, it would be good to see the kitchen food storage boxes wiped out between users.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023