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The Bug Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property

Suburban hostel in Nelson with free breakfast

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The Bug Backpackers - Hostel

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Lobby sitting area
Porch
Standard Studio, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area | In-room safe, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
Check-in/check-out kiosk

Overview of The Bug Backpackers - Hostel

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Business servicesBusiness servicesBusiness services

Check out the area

Map
226 Vanguard Street, Nelson, 7010
  • Popular LocationNelson Hospital7 min walk
  • Popular LocationNelson Market3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Park3 min drive
  • AirportNelson (NSN)7 min drive
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Room options

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Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bath and shower
Detached private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Studio, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area | Terrace/patio

Standard Studio, Private Bathroom, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Double Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Heating
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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4 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

4 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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6 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

6 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Single Bed

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8 Bed Dorm | In-room safe, free WiFi

8 Bed Dorm

Highlights

Heating
TV
Sofa bed
Separate bath and shower
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Nelson

The Bug Backpackers - Hostel is located in Nelson South, a neighborhood in Nelson, and is in the suburbs and near the airport. While the natural beauty of Nelson Provincial Museum and Queens Gardens can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mapua Wharf. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Trafalgar Park. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, cave exploring, and skydiving.
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What's nearby

  • Nelson Hospital - 7 min walk
  • Nelson Market - 3 min drive
  • Trafalgar Park - 3 min drive
  • Queens Gardens - 4 min drive
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Smugglers Pub & Cafe - 7 min drive
  • The Hot Rock Gourmet Pizza Pasta Bar - 6 min drive
  • Victory Square Fish & Chips - 7 min walk

About this property

The Bug Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel near Nelson Hospital
Located close to Nelson Market and Nelson Provincial Museum, The Bug Backpackers - Hostel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to an arcade/game room and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a front desk safe and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guestrooms at The Bug Backpackers - Hostel include comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer on request
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: NZD 20 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Bug Backpackers Hostel Nelson
Bug Backpackers Hostel
Bug Backpackers Nelson
Bug Backpackers
The Bug Backpackers - Hostel Nelson
The Bug Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bug Backpackers - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bug Backpackers - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

The Bug Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 62 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Hong

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is not hotel。
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great spot to stay
I had a very pleasant stay at the Bug. Not so many around so it was quite quiet. But I would happily stay another time !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed at the Bug Backpackers for one night on our way through Abel Tasman. It fit our needs - nothing fancy but we met some great people and the shared facilities were well stocked and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone were so helpful and nice. Our unit was amazing!! Very quiet and peaceful. Thank you all so much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Maria

I didn’t think the rating it got on Wotif is accurate to how I experienced the hostel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jagat, Christchurch NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best experience with the price I have paid, service was good, clean and tidy rooms, good location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice seperate unit for our family. Great hosts facilities, only complaint would be the shower pressure was all over the place and I suspect the shower trap could do with a clean out, otherwise was great...
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018