YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, steps from Nelson Market

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YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel is close to Nelson Market and Christ Church Cathedral, perfect for adventurous travelers. Rejuvenate in the sauna after exploring, challenge friends in the arcade room, or find a quiet corner with a book from the library.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is €52
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Room options

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
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Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory

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Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Twin Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
59 Rutherford St, Nelson, 7010

What's nearby

  • Nelson Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Christ Church Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Queens Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Trafalgar Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tahunanui Beach Reserve - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Nelson (NSN) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coupland's Bakeries - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tern Coffee House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hawker House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Tucker Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel

Hostel near Tahunanui Beach Reserve
Located close to Nelson Market and Christ Church Cathedral, YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling at this hostel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel have comforts such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shared bathrooms with hairdryers and soap
  • Communal kitchens, cookware/dishes/utensils and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle cleaning area
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • 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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

YHA Backpacker House Nelson Central
YHA Nelson Central Backpacker
YHA Nelson Accents House
YHA Accents House
YHA Nelson Accents
YHA Accents
YHA Nelson Accents Hostel
YHA Accents Hostel
YHA Nelson by Accents
YHA Nelson by Accents Hostel
YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel Nelson
YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel on 1 Nov 2025 start from €51.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel located?

Located in Nelson City Centre, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Nelson Market and Christ Church Cathedral. The Suter and Trafalgar Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

YHA Nelson by Accents - Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Private room was good size, clean, plenty of power points. Manager Royce is the perfect host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Very hot at night.

Rooms too hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. The staff is super friendly and helpful. The room is what you’d expect from a dorm room. The safe was a bit small but was present. The facilities were clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

悪くない

全体的に値段を考えると妥当です。ただ、部屋にクーラーがないため暑い日は大変です。
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
깨끗한 방과 욕실, 깔끔하고 커다란 주방, 좋은 위치, 친절한 리셉션, 넓은 라운지, 사교적인 분위기. 전반적으로 매우 만족스러웠던 숙소
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Clean and good service.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Alta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central in town. Really friendly. I found the people in Nelson including the staff Very pleasant and caring to one another

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the clranliness and not being overwhelmed by people...due to covid i guess. I didnt like music playing in hallways...npt everyone has the same tastes Giy on front frsk made me feel teally welcome. Bread in kitchen was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite clean and tidy, nice to see free bread for breakfast in the kitchen. Room was facing the road and quite noisy (not sure why, it was as if the buildings were amplifying the noises made by every car or person that walked past) so didn't sleep well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hostel staff were nice and (mostly) helpful. Internet is limited to 1 Gig per 24 hrs unless you pay them for unlimited (i want to say 2 NZD). You can’t see how much internet you have left (the interface it shows you when you log on is inaccurate) but it will stop if you use it all. The room I was in didn’t have lockers. Instead we were supposed to use the set in the hallway which felt less secure to me. Also, the bathrooms near my room almost inevitably had water on the floor (I think one of the fixtures was leaking). Overall still a pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elisabet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay in Nelson.

Nice well equipped hostel. Comfortable beds. Pretty good soundproof, lived in single room. Central and good location near the bus. Missed free tea / coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hostel

Staff is very friendly. Kitchens are huge, wished there would be a few more frying pans. Our room was basic, nothing special (double room with no bathroom) and clean.We had a good night there. Good location In Nelson, Intercity just around the corner.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked tidy and clean, good kitchen, lounge area, books, local info etc. Could have done with a bit more info on the stay and departure etiquette.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Chun Yen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
隔音較不好
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

とても良い

とても親切でフレンドリーなスタッフさん達と大自然の中に泊まれて非日常の体験ができる。wifiが快適
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Affordable and good stay

Location was great! So close to restaurants, grocery stores and shops. Room smelled like feet. I stayed in a 4 bed dorm. The common area was huge and there were 2 kitchens which made socializing very fun
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Kathy and Mark, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night in Nelson at the YHA

The reception staff at this YHA are really the nicest, most welcoming bunch you could hope for. All of them were so pleasant and so helpful that we told them so directly when it was time to check out. The hostel is clean and well equipped. We were early for checking in and they put our food needing refrigeration in their own fridge. Our double room was clean and well equipped including a TV. Furnishings are always sparse in hostels even in the private rooms but the value for money can't be beat. We also rented bikes for 3 hours. Bikes were in good condition. They were not concerned about charging us extra when we were out longer than planned. These things really make a difference to your feeling about a place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hostel

Good hostel. Nice double room with bathroom just down the corridor. Excellent value for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Marcel B., Montreal, Que, Canada

Disliked: Staff & service

Hotel well situated

Place with internet and wi-fi not reliable to use because it was off most of the time. When we asked about it the lady at the reception answered that her lap top was working fine and their was nothing she could do about it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Gremlin lau, Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service

Room clean,comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Decent little hostel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Rudolf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good free wi-fi and bread

The hostel had good, reliable and free Wi-Fi. The bathrooms were clean and the kitchen was adequately stocked. The free artisan bread was also a nice gesture. I had a twin room that was small for 2 beds any I wished it was bigger.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Nelson Stay

Great place to meet people. The desk staff were very helpful and nice. The rooms are a bit small, but there are plenty of bathrooms and showers. Three areas to relax in. Free bread every day. Gas grill and patio area. Super location near shops and restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good deal

The location is great, next to supermarkets and restaurants. It's well cleaned and the showers are good. All beds have power outlets by their side. The location is a bit noisy from traffic and maybe for this reason the room had ony a tine window and a wall covered with wood, so it was a bit hot there.

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was able to arrange to arrive after the front desk closed and leave before it opened. The bed was truly amazing.