YHA Nelson

YHA Nelson Quality Budget Accommodation in Sunny Nelson for Adventurers.
• Great value
• Central location In fact you can walk to everything! Travel Safe,
Linda and Royce

We are pleased to announce YHA Nelson is the only nationally certified Carbon Positive accommodation in the Nelson CBD. Right in the Centre of town and close to everything, we are the place to stay to see and explore our great little city. The famous Nelson Saturday market is right next door and the Intercity Bus Station is less than 10 minutes walk. Shops, Supermarket, Bars and Cafes

Our facilit

ies including 2 modern spacious kitchens where you can cook up your favourite food. A games room/ lounge and a Movie room (with hundreds of Movies!)
Our dining area opens out onto a lovely Garden Courtyard, which is perfect for relaxing. And of course there is Free WIFI

Guestrooms include small and medium size dormitories and a great selection of private rooms (Singles, Twins, Doubles and Ensuite Rooms) Our website has more information about all the options including our flexible Family rooms. . Nelson is one of the Sunniest places in New Zealand and an awesome place to base yourself at the Top of the South Island. If you are wanting to experience the fabulous outdoor environment we can help you plan your adventures whether it be skydiving, kayaking, canyoning, hiking, mountain-biking ...... the list goes on. If your holiday is more laid back then ask us about the vineyards, microbreweries and fabulous arts and crafts you can visit in Nelson. We are all locals so we can help you to find something that suits you, to ensure you have a great time

We look forward to meeting you, soon.

🍔🔥 BURGER NELSON TASMAN 2026 IS ON! Over 30 burgers. One fun local challenge ... and you get to vote for the winner 🏆Nel...
15/06/2026

🍔🔥 BURGER NELSON TASMAN 2026 IS ON!
Over 30 burgers. One fun local challenge ... and you get to vote for the winner 🏆
Nelson Tasman eateries are battling it out with everything from classic favourites to wild creations.
📍 Scan the QR Code to explore all the burgers & locations
🗳️Try one (or try them all!) and vote for your fave
🎁 Be in to win while you eat your way around the region
It’s up on our “What’s On” wall at Reception and yep, that’s me pointing it out 😀👇
If you’re not staying with us yet… you know where to find us 🍔

Thanks to the team at WATA Coffee & Eatery for keeping the coffee flowing and doors open this public holiday! ☕Lots of o...
01/06/2026

Thanks to the team at WATA Coffee & Eatery for keeping the coffee flowing and doors open this public holiday! ☕Lots of our guests wandered over for breakfast and a much-needed coffee fix. I sneaked across the carpark for some morning tea... an almond croissant and a cheese scone for "The Boss" delicious 😀😉

29/05/2026

It’s that time of year again - Ceol Aneas , one of the best things that happens in Nelson over winter… 🍀🎶
For over 20 years we’ve loved being part of this amazing weekend, providing accommodation and hosting the students’ slow sessions in our kitchen!
Nelson is lucky to enjoy NZ’s Irish Traditional Music Festival every King’s Birthday weekend.
🔥 So grab your winter coat (& maybe umbrella🌂) and get out and enjoy the tunes, dancing, craic around town - and show some love to the awesome local venues hosting the sessions
Find the public event details here: https://irishmusic.org.nz/programme/

25/05/2026

Small travel tip 🔋🌿 if you’ve got used batteries, please don’t throw them in the general rubbish.

They can cause fires in rubbish trucks and waste facilities, so we’ve set up a small battery recycling container here at the hostel ♻️

Nelson City Council accepts batteries for recycling free of charge, and we’re happy to help collect them.

Easy thing to do, and it genuinely helps.

15/05/2026

Saturdays = The Nelson Market 😀 and it’s right outside our hostel
Grab a coffee and wander the stalls — it’s all local and tomorrow ? we’ll be searching for one of these delicious-looking bagels from Baysbagels cart 🥯

A quick heads-up for anyone planning to walk the Abel Tasman Track 👣☀️ The Better Bus has finished for winter, but you c...
11/05/2026

A quick heads-up for anyone planning to walk the Abel Tasman Track 👣☀️
The Better Bus has finished for winter, but you can still get there easily from Nelson without your own transport.

Our friends at Abel Tasman Sea Shuttle are still running daily buses 🚐 from Nelson to Kaiteriteri and from there you can boat into the park and plan your walk from a range of starting points.

Come chat to us at Reception if you'd like help figuring out the best option for you. The weather has been beautiful lately ☀️ and the park is stunningly peaceful at this time of year

06/05/2026

Prefer to cook while travelling? 🍳
Our kitchen has everything you need to save money, cook your own meals, and meet other travelers along the way 🌞

Have you found our vending machine yet? 👀 Late-night snacks, early starts & emergency KitKats. I promise I haven’t eaten...
02/05/2026

Have you found our vending machine yet? 👀 Late-night snacks, early starts & emergency KitKats. I promise I haven’t eaten all of them .... yet 😄

Backpacker etiquette 🥾👌Early morning hallway scenesLove this time of year with TA walkers, Abel Tasman & Heaphy adventur...
28/01/2026

Backpacker etiquette 🥾👌Early morning hallway scenes
Love this time of year with TA walkers, Abel Tasman & Heaphy adventurers passing through Nelson 💚

🍑 Free plums in the kitchen! 🍑 Our plum tree at home has gone absolutely wild this summer 🌳 — Royce is picking them as f...
23/01/2026

🍑 Free plums in the kitchen! 🍑 Our plum tree at home has gone absolutely wild this summer 🌳 — Royce is picking them as fast as he can and popping them in the kitchen for everyone to enjoy.

✔️ Organically grown
✔️ Freshly picked
✔️ Delicious 😋

Help yourself, grab a handful for the road 🚶‍♂️🍑, or add them to breakfast 🥣☀️
When the tree gives… it's great to share 💜

Address

59 Rutherford Street
Nelson
7010

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 9pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 9pm
Thursday 8:30am - 9pm
Friday 8:30am - 9pm
Saturday 8:30am - 9pm
Sunday 8:30am - 9pm

Telephone

+6435459988

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