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Hostel The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

113 Nile Street, Nelson, 7010 (show map)

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Built in 1888, The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar is a heritage building with free Wi-Fi, an onsite bar and restaurant and a cafe on weekdays
Prince Albert Backpackers is a 5-minute walk from Nelson. It is a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal. It is a 5-minute drive from Trafalgar Park and a 15-minute drive from Nelson Airport.
All heated rooms have carpeted floors and an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. All rooms have linen provided.
Guests can relax outdoors on the sun terrace in a hammock or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. Come ask us about activities around the Top of the South, we are happy to advise where we can.
The cafe is open from 7:30am Monday to Friday while the restaurant is open from midday 7 days a week. All of our guests receive 10% off of all Food and Beverage. Please head to our website for an updated menu.
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Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This heated room has a carpeted floor and an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. Towels and linen are provided, and the room is secured by a card locking system. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.

Twin Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single bed in a mixed 4-bed dormitory room. This heated room has a carpeted floor and an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. All linen is provided, and the room is secured by a card locking system.

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single bed in a mixed 6-bed dormitory room. This heated room has a carpeted floor and an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. All linen is provided, and the room is secured by a card locking system.

Single Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

This heated room has a carpeted floor and an en suite bathroom with a shower and toilet. All linen is provided, and the room is secured by a card locking system. Please note that there is no capacity for additional guests.

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

This double room is comprised of a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom. The unit has 1 bed.

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Rooms are 20 square metres.

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Facilities of The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

General
Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Pets allowed, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Activities
Cycling, Darts, Golf course (within 3 km), Hiking

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, Restaurant

Front-desk/reception area services
Luggage storage

Common areas
Garden, Shared kitchen, Shared lounge/TV area, Sun terrace

Cleaning services
Laundry

Business facilities
Business centre, Fax/photocopying, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking rooms

Room facilities [ These may vary room to room ]
Bath or Shower, Bathroom, Carpeted, Clothes rack, Flat-screen TV, Heating, Linen, Shower, Toilet, Towels, Towels/Sheets (extra fee), TV

Last updated: 20 Jan 2025 - Update now

Hotel Policies

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From 14:00:00 hours

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Untill 11:00:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellation, prepayment and 'book now pay later' policies vary according to room type. Please check the room conditions when selecting your room above.

Accepted credit cards
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

The fine print
Please note that for the dormitory rooms, towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property or bring your own.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.

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Katherine Rose

“This was a very short stay, in between house sits.”

10.0

17 Jan 2025

I liked the super-friendly welcome from Steve. I liked seeing my name on the key card. And I really liked being able to stay in my favourite Dorm - 19.

Henry F

“Superb”

9.0

16 Jan 2025

Great location in heart of Nelson. Nice cafe in house. Good food in bar.

Cattaneo

“Very good”

8.0

08 Jan 2025

The staff was very friendly. Everything was very clean and you have hair dryer in the room. We had a private bathroom that was very good.

Tony

“Room was great and had all we needed.”

8.0

07 Jan 2025

View from our room of the mountains. Wasn't on a busy road.

Barnes

“Absolutely loved the place! We would definitely stay there again.”

9.0

04 Jan 2025

Loved the building, loved the location. Staff were friendly and accommodating.

Yvette

“We loved it!”

8.0

04 Jan 2025

What an excellent find! We stayed in a private room with an ensuite, and it was comfortable and roomy enough. A one stop shop with a pub and meals on site . The staff were super accommodating and helpful. Definitely recommended for a well priced stay before heading out on a Great Walk

betty

“Very good”

8.0

28 Dec 2024

The location is perfect, the room was nice and comftble.

Samantha

“Superb”

10.0

23 Dec 2024

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The place was clean and facilities were good.

Helen

“Very convenient. Easy walk to city centre.”

7.0

22 Dec 2024

Staff were very helpful. Cafe was very convenient and great coffee.

Mary

“Good”

7.0

18 Dec 2024

Location and ability to have our dog with us. Staff were friendly and although we didn't eat there the food looked good and was reasonably priced.

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Hostel The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

113 Nile Street, Nelson, 7010 (show map)

Hostel Overview

Lock in a great price now and relax with our Price Guardian working for you

Rooms List

Double Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Twin Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

Single Room with Private Bathroom - enter dates to see room photos

Double Room - enter dates to see room photos

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room - enter dates to see room photos

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“This was a very short stay, in between house sits.”

“Superb”

“Very good”

“Room was great and had all we needed.”

“Absolutely loved the place! We would definitely stay there again.”

“We loved it!”

“Very good”

“Superb”

“Very convenient. Easy walk to city centre.”

“Good”

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