The Palace Backpackers

The Palace Backpackers Welcome to Palace Backpackers! Come visit our city centre oasis! :) Further afield are the Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes national parks.

located in Nelson, with free tea and coffee, breakfast, hammocks, and real beds (no bunks!) there's no better place to relax for a short or long time! In a lush garden location in the center of the town, this friendly backpackers with a laid-back atmosphere has all you need to feel home away from home! Nice and helpful staff, beautifully decorated rooms, an extended garden area with BBQ, hammocks

and a spa pool and a sunny balcony and conservatory with views. The Colonial Villa has a special charm with it's high ceilings, spacious rooms, wide windows, old fireplaces and chandeliers. A place to relax in and a base to explore one of the most interesting cities in New Zealand, rich in art and culture, which enjoys 2500 hours of sunshine per year. We welcome all international travelers of positive mind! But beware, many of our guests came for just one night and then stayed for weeks!

Look at all the things you get for free when you stay at The Palace!Not to mention lovely shared dinners from time to ti...
24/06/2026

Look at all the things you get for free when you stay at The Palace!
Not to mention lovely shared dinners from time to time :)

Watching the world cup in the TV room with our Brazilian woofer 😊
24/06/2026

Watching the world cup in the TV room with our Brazilian woofer 😊

Cheap lunch while you're in Nelson? This is just down the road from us 😋😊
23/06/2026

Cheap lunch while you're in Nelson? This is just down the road from us 😋😊

Last cafe day for Term 2...don't miss out:)

Fresh chilli and tomato in June? What is this madness in the Palace garden? I just need the basil to grow again and I ca...
22/06/2026

Fresh chilli and tomato in June? What is this madness in the Palace garden?
I just need the basil to grow again and I can make some bruschetta with my homemade sourdough! 😋

Preparation for tonight's shared dinner homemade sourdough bread and sourdough crackers and roast pumpkin soup. Will be ...
07/06/2026

Preparation for tonight's shared dinner homemade sourdough bread and sourdough crackers and roast pumpkin soup. Will be interesting to see what else comes to the Palace dinner table 😊🙌

Because we've been making so much sourdough, we've added some to the free breakfast! What a treat! 😋😋
31/05/2026

Because we've been making so much sourdough, we've added some to the free breakfast! What a treat! 😋😋

The lovely Ivan has put together a schedule of activities for the coming week. With the weather packing it in, it's a ni...
31/05/2026

The lovely Ivan has put together a schedule of activities for the coming week. With the weather packing it in, it's a nice idea to get some indoor things happening for people to participate.
Learn to make bread, play guitar, make embroidery bracelets.
Play board games, music.
Share food, enjoy eachother's company :)
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Tonight's pumpkin Saturday - soup with homemade sourdough bread and crackers 🎃🍞😋😋
30/05/2026

Tonight's pumpkin Saturday - soup with homemade sourdough bread and crackers 🎃🍞😋😋

To combat the cool weather and accompany the sourdough. Tonight we make soup! 😁
30/05/2026

To combat the cool weather and accompany the sourdough. Tonight we make soup! 😁

Address

114 Rutherford Street
Nelson
7010

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 9pm
Thursday 6:30am - 9pm
Friday 6:30am - 9pm
Saturday 6:30am - 9pm
Sunday 6:30am - 9pm

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