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8.3
Excellent
201 reviews
201 reviews
"Nice free bread all day, free breakfast, noce size rooms, the house has chracter."
"So much inspiring artwork and decorations!"
8.4
Excellent
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The Palace Backpackers
Conveniently situated in the Nelson City Center part of Nelson, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options.
Car park
Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Check-in/out [express]
Luggage storage
Game room
Coffee shop
Laundry service
Wi-Fi in public areas
| Value for money | 7.8 |
| Location rating | 8.4 |
| Nearest airport | Nelson Airport (NSN) |
| Distance to airport | 5.4 km |
What time is check-in and check-out at The Palace Backpackers?
Check-in is from 01:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hostel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.
How do I get to The Palace Backpackers?
For those who wish to drive their own cars, The Palace Backpackers has a car park that's close to the hostel. Parking is free for guests.
What is the smoking policy at The Palace Backpackers?
The Palace Backpackers does permit smoking in some areas and is not 100% smoke-free.
10
"Nice free bread all day, free breakfast, noce size rooms, the house has chracter."
Nichola
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May 19, 2019
10
"So much inspiring artwork and decorations!"
Jasmin
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February 1, 2020
Located in Nelson, The Palace Backpackers offers accommodation with free bikes and a shared lounge. The historical colonial villa is set in an enchanting garden with plum, lemon trees and flowers. It is a 4-minute walk from Christ Church Cathedral. Free WiFi is provided. The property offers free tea, coffee, breakfast and bakery. Guests can sit on the deck and gaze at the sea or centre of New Zealand whilst playing one of the guitars available or reading a book from the international book exchange. It also has a music room, large shared kitchen, hammocks and BBQ area. Tahunanui Beach is 3.5 km away and World of Wearable Art and Collectable Car Museum is 4.4 km from the hostel. The nearest airport is Nelson Airport, 6 km from the hostel. All rooms are equipped with a shared bathroom.
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Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.
All children are welcome.
Please inform The Palace Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
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On point”
This stay was amazing. So cozy, laid-back, natural and creative. So much inspiring artwork and decorations! If you're in Nelson, I highly recommend staying there. Woofers are always welcome as well.
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Old hostel and not the cleanness I've tried.”
This hostel is pretty old and you have to climb a steep stair in order to get to their reception. Not ideal for those with heavy luggage. I've visited during winter and the heater in the room is not working! I didn't have a comfortable sleep the whole night. Not to mention they also charge extra for credit card payment when paying upon arrival.
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Just book your stay already!”
Lovely staff that are baking all the time and you get to eat the goodies. Nice free bread all day, free breakfast, noce size rooms, the house has chracter. Nice atmosphere. Stay here!!!
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Disappointing”
Front desk person Veronica is xenophobe and discriminated against me the next morning claiming I was not a guest there. All got sorted, but this person should not work there. This is an old house converted into a hostel. Nights get cold and there is no heating. No lockers here and basic breakfast is provided (toast). There are a lot of steps all the way up, so prepare yourself for a short hike. McDonald's is right next to this place. My issue was the way I got treated, otherwise this is an okay place for 1 to 2 nights.
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