Bridge Backpackers
$38
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Bridge Backpackers
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$38
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Bridge Backpackers average $37 in November, the cheapest month, and $42 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $42 |
| February | $37 |
| March | $39 |
| April | $41 |
| May | $42 |
| June | $41 |
| July | $39 |
| August | $39 |
| September | $41 |
| October | $38 |
| November | $37 |
| December | $41 |
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Most expensive: May (~$42)
Cheapest: November (~$37)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Location
A stay at Bridge Backpackers places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Anzac Park and Montgomery Square. This hostel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Nelson Market and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Nelson Provincial Museum.
What's nearby
Anzac Park(0.1 miles)
Montgomery Square(0.1 miles)
Nelson Market(0.2 miles)
Nelson Provincial Museum(0.3 miles)
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre(0.3 miles)
Christ Church Cathedral(0.4 miles)
Flamedaisy Glass Design(0.4 miles)
The Suter(0.4 miles)
Trafalgar Park(0.5 miles)
Queens Gardens(0.5 miles)
Fairfield Park(0.5 miles)
Victory Square(0.9 miles)
South Pacific Distillery(1 miles)
Nelson College(1.1 miles)
Nelson Hospital(1.3 miles)
The preferred airport for Bridge Backpackers is Nelson (NSN)(4.8 miles)
Non-Smoking Rooms
Tour Desk
Garden
Hiking
Luggage Storage
Designated Smoking Area
Location
8 Bridge Street, Nelson City Centre, Nelson, New Zealand
Anzac Park (0.1 miles)
Montgomery Square (0.1 miles)
Nelson Market (0.2 miles)
Nelson Provincial Museum (0.3 miles)
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre (0.3 miles)
Christ Church Cathedral (0.4 miles)
Room options
5
Double Room with Ensuite
Room details
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
8
Twin Room with Ensuite
Room details
2 Twin Beds
Sleeps 2
183 ft²
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
6
Shared Dormitory
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
108 ft²
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
5
Female Dormitory
Room details
2 Bunk Beds
108 ft²
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
6
Single Room
Room details
1 Twin Bed
129 ft²
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
6
Single Room, Ensuite
Room details
1 Twin Bed
161 ft²
Balcony or TerraceHeatingWi-Fi (Free)Communal Kitchen
Guest reviews of Bridge Backpackers
7.9
Good
Based on 1,254 verified reviews
What guests think
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At Bridge Backpackers, guests like the central location and social common areas, but feedback is mixed on room comfort and cleanliness, with several noting small or dated rooms, ventilation and noise issues, and occasional maintenance lapses.
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What guests think
At Bridge Backpackers, guests like the central location and social common areas, but feedback is mixed on room comfort and cleanliness, with several noting small or dated rooms, ventilation and noise issues, and occasional maintenance lapses.
Service draws both praise for friendly staff and late check-ins and criticism for absent after-hours support, early reception closure, and delayed or confusing communication. Cleanliness reports range from clean rooms and bathrooms to odors, worn linens, kitchen upkeep concerns, and an isolated case of bedbugs. Facilities feel dated for some, the kitchen can be busy or undermaintained, and parking is limited or unavailable. Expect a straightforward hostel stay best suited to flexible travellers.
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Facilities
Common areas are well equipped and sociable, but the property feels dated. The kitchen is large yet can be busy and has maintenance or cleanliness issues, security is good, and parking is limited or unavailable.
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10
Gary
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
10
Ginia
Jan 6, 2024
·
Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Gauthier
Jan 21, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
+ : 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
+ : 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
6
Benedikt
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a private double with ensuit, which was nice after a week camping. The room was quite dark and not renovated as the "main" house. Kitchen is big enough for multiple parties preparing food, but only one stove was heating properly. You can leave the bag if you stay with them before and after doing a Great Walk. The "free surprise breakfast" was not served, so all in all a bit expensive for a dark private room.
We had a private double with ensuit, which was nice after a week camping. The room was quite dark and not renovated as the "main" house. Kitchen is big enough for multiple parties preparing food, but only one stove was heating properly. You can leave the bag if you stay with them before and after doing a Great Walk. The "free surprise breakfast" was not served, so all in all a bit expensive for a dark private room.
8
florence
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Conveniently located downtown. somewhat tired and dated facilities. Parking is unavailable during the day.
Conveniently located downtown. somewhat tired and dated facilities. Parking is unavailable during the day.
6
Gwendoline
Jan 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Es ist halt ein Backpacker Hostel aber ich fand den Zustand des Hauses veraltet und die Küche nicht gerade toll.
Es ist halt ein Backpacker Hostel aber ich fand den Zustand des Hauses veraltet und die Küche nicht gerade toll.
8
Frances
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
8
Bronwyn
Sep 4, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
While overall everything was clean and comfortable, it would be good to see the kitchen food storage boxes wiped out between users.
While overall everything was clean and comfortable, it would be good to see the kitchen food storage boxes wiped out between users.
6
Niki
Nov 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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 ..
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 ..
6
sam
Apr 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Not very clean at all. Pillow case had holes in. Didn't use kitchen as always too busy. Only 2 parking spaces slightly missing leading on advert. No hot water in shower one day. Shower head to low I'm 5ft 3 and I couldnt stand under it.
Not very clean at all. Pillow case had holes in. Didn't use kitchen as always too busy. Only 2 parking spaces slightly missing leading on advert. No hot water in shower one day. Shower head to low I'm 5ft 3 and I couldnt stand under it.
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Cleanliness
Several guests found rooms and bathrooms clean, but others reported issues in rooms and the kitchen, including odors, worn linens, and one report of bedbugs.
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10
Gary
Mar 12, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
2
Marise
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
racheal
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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 :)
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 :)
8
Emma
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good value for money. Property is old and needs a bit of maintenance, but generally is clean and comfortable. My main annoyance was how much sound travelled from the courtyard into the room, even just the sound of other rooms opening and closing doors, walking up and down the stairs. So once everyone was up preparing for their early Abel Tasman departures, it meant I was up too. But in the grand scheme if things, this wasn't really a big deal for me.
Good value for money. Property is old and needs a bit of maintenance, but generally is clean and comfortable. My main annoyance was how much sound travelled from the courtyard into the room, even just the sound of other rooms opening and closing doors, walking up and down the stairs. So once everyone was up preparing for their early Abel Tasman departures, it meant I was up too. But in the grand scheme if things, this wasn't really a big deal for me.
8
Samantha
Jan 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
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omar ramos barbosa
Feb 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Hostel limpeza muito insatisfatória. Utensílios e equipamentos da cozinha terrivelmente mal conservados
Hostel limpeza muito insatisfatória. Utensílios e equipamentos da cozinha terrivelmente mal conservados
8
Helena
Feb 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Reception was very accommodating and helpful. Room was clean and had what we needed. Outside was a bit run down.
Reception was very accommodating and helpful. Room was clean and had what we needed. Outside was a bit run down.
8
Frances
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
8
Bronwyn
Sep 4, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
While overall everything was clean and comfortable, it would be good to see the kitchen food storage boxes wiped out between users.
While overall everything was clean and comfortable, it would be good to see the kitchen food storage boxes wiped out between users.
6
sam
Apr 16, 2024
·
Stayed 2 nights
Not very clean at all. Pillow case had holes in. Didn't use kitchen as always too busy. Only 2 parking spaces slightly missing leading on advert. No hot water in shower one day. Shower head to low I'm 5ft 3 and I couldnt stand under it.
Not very clean at all. Pillow case had holes in. Didn't use kitchen as always too busy. Only 2 parking spaces slightly missing leading on advert. No hot water in shower one day. Shower head to low I'm 5ft 3 and I couldnt stand under it.
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Rooms
Dorms are praised as spacious with privacy features, while some private rooms are small, dark, or dated with poor ventilation and noise from common areas. Temperature control is limited and bed comfort varies.
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10
Gary
Mar 12, 2023
·
Stayed 1 night
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
2
Marise
Sep 25, 2023
·
Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
racheal
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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 :)
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 :)
6
Helene
Dec 15, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Værelset lugtede desværre, men var ellers i fin stand til en enkelt overnatning, men jeg vil ikke anbefale det som et sted til flere overnatninger. Der er larm fra de andre værelser også, særligt udluftningen på værelserne larmer meget
Værelset lugtede desværre, men var ellers i fin stand til en enkelt overnatning, men jeg vil ikke anbefale det som et sted til flere overnatninger. Der er larm fra de andre værelser også, særligt udluftningen på værelserne larmer meget
8
Emma
Mar 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Good value for money. Property is old and needs a bit of maintenance, but generally is clean and comfortable. My main annoyance was how much sound travelled from the courtyard into the room, even just the sound of other rooms opening and closing doors, walking up and down the stairs. So once everyone was up preparing for their early Abel Tasman departures, it meant I was up too. But in the grand scheme if things, this wasn't really a big deal for me.
Good value for money. Property is old and needs a bit of maintenance, but generally is clean and comfortable. My main annoyance was how much sound travelled from the courtyard into the room, even just the sound of other rooms opening and closing doors, walking up and down the stairs. So once everyone was up preparing for their early Abel Tasman departures, it meant I was up too. But in the grand scheme if things, this wasn't really a big deal for me.
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Talia
Feb 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was very cramped and humid. Desperately in need of AC of fans for all rooms
The place was very cramped and humid. Desperately in need of AC of fans for all rooms
8
Adrien
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
6
Benedikt
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a private double with ensuit, which was nice after a week camping. The room was quite dark and not renovated as the "main" house. Kitchen is big enough for multiple parties preparing food, but only one stove was heating properly. You can leave the bag if you stay with them before and after doing a Great Walk. The "free surprise breakfast" was not served, so all in all a bit expensive for a dark private room.
We had a private double with ensuit, which was nice after a week camping. The room was quite dark and not renovated as the "main" house. Kitchen is big enough for multiple parties preparing food, but only one stove was heating properly. You can leave the bag if you stay with them before and after doing a Great Walk. The "free surprise breakfast" was not served, so all in all a bit expensive for a dark private room.
8
Frances
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
6
Lena
Nov 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Väldigt små rum, svårt med ventilation
Väldigt små rum, svårt med ventilation
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Service
Many describe friendly staff, helpful reception, and smooth late check-ins, but there are recurring complaints about absent after-hours support, early reception closure, delayed or confusing communication, and refund issues.
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Christine
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good late checkin
Good late checkin
10
Lynda
Jul 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
staff was the best and vibe was great
staff was the best and vibe was great
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Sam
May 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
racheal
Jun 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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 :)
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 :)
10
kenneth
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
8
Samantha
Jan 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
kenneth
Mar 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good place in nice city center area — great staff —- good backpacker environment
Good place in nice city center area — great staff —- good backpacker environment
4
Matthew
Apr 29, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room (double private ensuite) was not as described - no towels or hairdryer provided but were listed. Check in closed earlier than listed (6pm not 8pm) Provided late check in details (via email) 2 days after checking out!
Room (double private ensuite) was not as described - no towels or hairdryer provided but were listed. Check in closed earlier than listed (6pm not 8pm) Provided late check in details (via email) 2 days after checking out!
2
Alexandra
Mar 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Arrived at the hostel at 6.15pm, the reception had closed at 6pm. I was sent email instructions to collect a key from a safe, I opened the safe and there was no key for my name/room. I asked around if anyone had seen any hostel staff, they had not. I tried emailing them but they only respond to emails during their working hours from 9am to 6pm. I then added credit to my phone to call their number - this went straight to voicemail and said they only answer calls between 9-6. There was NO emergency number to call out of hours. After hanging around for over an hour I was about to leave and book a new hostel when a staff member appeared. He did not even apologise about what had happened. He said I was lucky as he doesn’t normally get up until 10pm. I would strongly recommend not staying here if you are planning on arriving outside of their office opening hours. The hostel in general was also odd and completely unsociable.
Arrived at the hostel at 6.15pm, the reception had closed at 6pm. I was sent email instructions to collect a key from a safe, I opened the safe and there was no key for my name/room. I asked around if anyone had seen any hostel staff, they had not. I tried emailing them but they only respond to emails during their working hours from 9am to 6pm. I then added credit to my phone to call their number - this went straight to voicemail and said they only answer calls between 9-6. There was NO emergency number to call out of hours. After hanging around for over an hour I was about to leave and book a new hostel when a staff member appeared. He did not even apologise about what had happened. He said I was lucky as he doesn’t normally get up until 10pm. I would strongly recommend not staying here if you are planning on arriving outside of their office opening hours. The hostel in general was also odd and completely unsociable.
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Frances
Apr 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
Nice common areas, well equipped, clean and nice decor. Staff friendly and responsive. Room clean, bit faded but good for the price.
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Location
Consistently praised as central and convenient for shops, restaurants, and transport in Nelson’s city center.
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Gary
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
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Marise
Sep 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Sam
May 14, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
kenneth
Mar 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Jamie
Mar 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice spot to stay for a night. Great location to Nelson shops. We had an issue getting into the hostel as they ask you to call reception, however I did not have a cell phone plan to call. I emailed the hostel and did not recieve a response. We eventually were able to get someone's attention, however it would have been easier if a door code was emailed to us prior to our check in time. On the flip side of the coin, this place is very secure :)
Nice spot to stay for a night. Great location to Nelson shops. We had an issue getting into the hostel as they ask you to call reception, however I did not have a cell phone plan to call. I emailed the hostel and did not recieve a response. We eventually were able to get someone's attention, however it would have been easier if a door code was emailed to us prior to our check in time. On the flip side of the coin, this place is very secure :)
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Adrien
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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florence
Mar 9, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Conveniently located downtown. somewhat tired and dated facilities. Parking is unavailable during the day.
Conveniently located downtown. somewhat tired and dated facilities. Parking is unavailable during the day.
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Niki
Nov 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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 ..
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 ..
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Emily
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, great staff.
Great location, great staff.
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ed
Nov 25, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal for back packing, really nice area
Ideal for back packing, really nice area
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Benedikt
Jan 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a private double with ensuit, which was nice after a week camping. The room was quite dark and not renovated as the "main" house. Kitchen is big enough for multiple parties preparing food, but only one stove was heating properly. You can leave the bag if you stay with them before and after doing a Great Walk. The "free surprise breakfast" was not served, so all in all a bit expensive for a dark private room.
We had a private double with ensuit, which was nice after a week camping. The room was quite dark and not renovated as the "main" house. Kitchen is big enough for multiple parties preparing food, but only one stove was heating properly. You can leave the bag if you stay with them before and after doing a Great Walk. The "free surprise breakfast" was not served, so all in all a bit expensive for a dark private room.
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Gary
Mar 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
Good cental location, clean and safe storage for bike. Room clean and spacious. Very comfortable bed.
FAQs about Bridge Backpackers
Is parking available at the property?
Limited parking is available on-site. No reservation is required.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of NZD 10 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 18:00, and check-out is at 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available for an additional fee of NZD 10, subject to availability.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific accessibility features for rooms and bathrooms are not detailed.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Nelson, just steps from Anzac Park and Montgomery Square, 0.2 mi from Nelson Market, and 0.3 mi from Nelson Provincial Museum.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. 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. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
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