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The 10 Best Hostels in Nelson, Canada

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Located in beautiful British Columbia CANADA, The Dancing Bear Inn Hostel is located near restaurants, cafes, walks and a waterfall. Each room or dormitory room features a cooling system and heating systems. Bathroom facilities are shared. Select rooms come with a vanity and an ensuite sink. Guests can gather and play board games in our shared lounge. The hostel is 12.2km from Summit Chair and 12.3km from Silver King Chair. Castlegar Airport is 32km away.

we Love the charming Dancing Bear Hostel. The cleanest hostel we ever stayed in. The front desk staff on arrival was outstanding and informative.

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8.6
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382 reviews
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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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Hostels that guests love in Nelson

  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 122 reviews
    Great room, great location, it was perfect for our family. Liked the space kitchen with table, and the heritage feel of the property. The tea coffee and meal is a really nice touch. Thank you. And of course that you are pet friendly :)
    Michael
    Family with young children
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 122 reviews
    Great location, very clean, full kitchen and spacious living/sleeping area, super accessible and very responsive host.
    Elizabeth
    Family with young children
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 296 reviews
    Great location, everything in walking distance. Professional, personal service. High standard of cleanliness in room and throughout the hotel. Extremely comfortable beds.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $155.52
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 194 reviews
    Comfy rooms. Quirky decor. Great location.
    Allan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $96.68
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 257 reviews
    Friendly helpful staff Great location, close to town and much more peaceful than in town Fantastic view and close to beaches.
    Gray
    Solo traveler
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 139 reviews
    Super comfortable and relaxed. Felt like staying in your own place away from home. Great location and parking. Warm. Recycling. The fully fledged kitchen in the room was ideal for when we wanted to make dinner at home. If I'm back I'm Nelson I will try to stay here again .
    sam
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $63.05
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 383 reviews
    Close to everything. Friendly staff. Cute little hostel vibes.
    Alena
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $63.05
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 383 reviews
    Great location, clean hostel, wonderful staff!
    L
    Lea
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $125.26
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 365 reviews
    This is our second stay at the adventure hotel. It's a fun bright place with good sized roms with funky fresh decor. Beds are comfy and washrooms bright and clean. It's a bit like a hybrid hostel/ hotel experience so great for families/ couples or singles travelling alone wanting to meet new friends. Great location, friendly staff, and commons room for making your meals is something we are seeing more of in new or renovated hotels like this. Think Fernie Fox, or Dorothy motel in Banff.
    DTDB
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $63.05
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 383 reviews
    The hostel is in a great location, it’s beautiful inside like a home. Everywhere is spotlessly clean. We stayed in the shared dorm, which was very clean and we loved the little seating area outside.
    Emma
    Young couple