The Bug Backpackers | Hostel in Nelson

7.5 (523 Reviews) |   29 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  18 Guests
Nelson South Hostel | The Bug Backpackers

29 Bedroom Hostel in Nelson South, Nelson

Offering private and dormitory rooms with free unlimited WiFi, The Bug Backpackers is just 15 minutes’ walk from local shops and restaurants. Guests can enjoy cooking their meals in the kitchen and eat in the dining area during the cold months and on the deck or in the garden during the warmer months. Bike rental services are available at the property. The Bug is ideally located for visits to the beautiful Abel Tasman National Park and the region's wineries and beaches. The tour desk can assist with activity information and reservations. There are 2 fully equipped communal kitchens for guests to prepare simple meals. Laundry services, a garden with hammocks and a BBQ are also available. Guests can relax and read a book in the hammocks, play one of the many board games available or enjoy a game of pétanque or darts. Some rooms offer a private bathroom, others have access to shared bathroom facilities. Shower towels are available for hire. The Bug Backpackers Nelson is a small hostel with a family atmosphere where it is easy to meet other independent travelers.

The Bug Backpackers is located in Nelson.

This 29 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: View, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 523 reviews with the average score of 7.5 . Coming to Nelson and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

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Amenities

Parking
Designated Smoking Area
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Free parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
  • Street parking
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
Guest Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Laundry
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Wifi
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • First aid kits available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
Spa
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

Please note that there is a 3% charge when you pay with a credit card.please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation, guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.29
Location:
7.56
Staff:
8.63
Facilities:
7.76
Comfort:
7.84
Cleanliness:
7.97
Paea
Jan 19, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Review Score:   10
New Zealand
Reviewer Type: Family With Children
Travel Purpose: leisure
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room with Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Shower

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Mountain view, Quiet street view

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Fold-up bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 12 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Shower

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted

Living Area

Desk

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs, Linens

View

Mountain view, Quiet street view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow, Fold-up bed

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Shower

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Iron, Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Roll-in shower, Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
4 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Shower

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Iron, Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

View

Garden view

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 16 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
Queen Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Towels/Sheets (extra fee), Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Shower

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Iron, Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm, Carpeted

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 20 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Bathroom

Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Walk-in shower, Shower

General

Trash cans, Reading light, Ironing facilities, Tile/Marble floor, Iron, Heating, Key access, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Entertainment & Family Services

Board games/puzzles

Room Amenities

Socket near the bed, Non-feather pillow

View

Quiet street view

Media & Technology

Mobile hotspot device
Family Room with Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Family
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed
Family Room with Shared Bathroom

Bathroom

Hairdryer, Shared bathroom, Toilet paper, Toilet, Shower
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