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Bridge Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Nelson

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Bridge Backpackers

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Beach
Courtyard
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi
Dining
Reception

Overview of Bridge Backpackers

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • GymGymGym
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Check out the area

Map
8 Bridge St, Nelson, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationNelson Market4 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital3 min drive
  • AirportNelson (NSN)9 min drive

Room options

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Twin Room with Ensuite

Twin Room with Ensuite

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared Dormitory

Shared Dormitory

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Double Room with Ensuite

Double Room with Ensuite

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

Single Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Female Dormitory

Female Dormitory

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the area

Nelson

Nelson City Centre stay.With a stay at this Nelson City Centre hostel, you'll be steps from Montgomery Square and Nelson Market. Anzac Park and Nelson Provincial Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 4 min walk
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • Trafalgar Park - 9 min walk
  • Nelson Hospital - 3 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min walk
  • Stefano S - 5 min walk
  • Burger Culture - 5 min walk
  • Pizza Hut - 5 min walk
  • Burger King - 6 min walk

About this property

Bridge Backpackers

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Nelson
As a guest of Bridge Backpackers, you'll find a fitness center, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Bridge Backpackers also features a garden, laundry facilities, and express check-out.

This Nelson hostel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
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.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking

Things to do

  • Fitness center

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Phone
  • Washer and dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 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 - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 6:00 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: NZD 10 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals 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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative PCR COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 1 and up, and the 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.

National rating

This property does not have a Qualmark® rating. For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 142 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 142 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent two nights in a 4-bed female dorm. Pros: - Excellent communication - Easy after-hours check-in process - Clean showers and toilets - Sink in dorm - Personal power outlets and lamps at each bed Cons: - No fan in room; room got very warm - Bedbugs C
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay over Christmas then again after new year. It was a bit strange being away from home at this time but the hostel staff made a big effort to make it fun with a lovely party. The common areas are great with loads of space and equipment to cook and relax. It’s very close to the bus stop and local restaurants. They kept our bags for us while we walked the Abel Tasman track. The hostel has a great vibe and we will be returning when we finish our trip around the South Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

ed

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

6/10 Okay

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness
Have stayed here before and wasn’t terribly impressed. Read something that said it had had a facelift so thought I’d try again. However still think it is very tired and could do with further upgrade. Great location and lots of potential ..
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Leanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Felisa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Marise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When booking this room i rang in advance to see if there was parking available - no onsite parking. A little inconvenient. The staff member informed me that i couldnt book the dates i wanted because there were no rooms available even though the website was allowing me to book the dates i wanted - the dates were accepted and turns out the room was available. A bit confusing. Upon arrival staff were helpful. The room was was very unclean and had a musty smell of urine and mould. Being pregnant and travelling with my son this was not ideal. The bathroom was dirty and the bed was very hard. Unfortunately i did not think it was on the same street as the night clubs in nelson - it happened to be a saturday night so many drunk loud people in the street close by and right next to our room at the backpackers. I only managed to get 3 hours of light sleep. We had booked 2 nights, i couldnt stay another night, we checked out early and informed the staff of our dissapointment. We were not able to be refunded, we still had to pay for a room somewhere else - they told us because we booked through wotif.co.nz and not directly with them no refund could be given. Do not reccomend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023