The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar Hostel in Nelson

About this hostel

Located in Nelson, this charming hostel for $166 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. 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

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

30.70 miles

The Riuwaka Resurgence

26.31 miles

Pic's Peanut Butter World

5.10 miles

Split Apple Rock

22.72 miles

The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

4.1

Excellent(827 Reviews)

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more

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About this hostel

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony / Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Abel Tasman National Park

30.70 miles

The Riuwaka Resurgence

26.31 miles

Pic's Peanut Butter World

5.10 miles

Split Apple Rock

22.72 miles

Reviews

4.1/5.0

Excellent(827 Reviews)

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5.0

Jul 2023

Acceptable only if you're passing through and just want a bed

Good location and the bar is awesome, although a bit expensive

Lots of long term residents, the kitchen is so dirty and small it's unusable, the showers and toilets are connected to the dorm and you wake up if someone goes to the bathroom in the middle of the night

1.0

Jul 2023

Bad

My Son's stuff was search through in a shared form dorm. He was then stitched up with complaints, so he couldn't get another backpacker room (they call each other) and ended up on the street the following evening.

8.0

Jul 2023

Very good

No power point on my bunk

8.0

Jun 2023

Good for the price, walk distance from the center.

Nice place for the money, close to the center. Stuff is accommodating. Was perfect for our 1 night stay.

The lights from the street come into the room through jalousie.

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

the heater was not working, the sheets (the bottom one) was rough.

8.0

Jun 2023

Nice stay in a comfortable hostel near city centre

I had a nice stay at the Prince Albert in a shared 4-bed room. The common areas were very comfortable and clean and it was a good environment all around, with nice people to talk to. The wifi worked great everywhere. Having heaters in each room made the nights very comfortable and the showers were high pressure and had nice hot water. The carpark is quite spacious and very accessible from the rooms. The hostel is super close to the city centre, so it's great if you want to explore Nelson by foot!

The kitchen area was occasionally dirty, especially the sinks. This is not the hostel's fault (they actually did a very good job of cleaning everything come the morning), but I thought it worth noting. My card to enter the room stopped working at around 9 pm on my last night, which was inconvenient since I could only get in the room if someone was there to let me in.

10.0

Jun 2023

Fantastic location - easy walk to everything

Staff were lovely. Beautiful sunny room

No suggestions as there was nothing we didn't like

8.0

May 2023

Would definitely recommend as a good value for money stay while in Nelson.

Great location, friendly staff. nice clean cosy room.

Other guests would leave the kitchen really untidy, not nice making your morning coffee with such a mess.

10.0

May 2023

Exceptional

Lovely place with lovely people, had a nice dinner also, all and all a really nice stay and I would definately stay here again.

10.0

Apr 2023

would stay here again, comfortable!

clean, cozy and beds were comfortable. en-suite bathrooms are excellent!

9.0

Apr 2023

Superb

The room was cosy with a private bathroom in a 4 bed mixed room. The outside area was nice. There was the additional bonus of having a bar/ food area attached.

10.0

Mar 2023

i enjoyed it. might return again

the ambiance. small and cute place. privacy

no elevators

10.0

Mar 2023

Enjoyable, friendly atmosphere and staff

Excellent staff! Keiran was the best, mateo was a close second! Seriously, the staff were all amazing and the atmosphere was great. The location was ideal

The kitchen is slightly compact

10.0

Mar 2023

Regular stayer…… always great

I stay here often….. always greeted as a regular. Great value

8.0

Mar 2023

A great stay!

Lovely place! Happy, friendly staff, pub and cafe great to have onsite. Room was comfortable, great shower and good check out time. Very centrally located, in a pretty part of town.

10.0

Mar 2023

Great if you need a base for a few nights

Nice place to stay and decent value for money. Quiet at night which was great. There's a really lovely cafe downstairs which is a good place to get a coffee and relax. The rooms are plenty spacious and with high ceilings. Easy check in. Free parking

The communal kitchen is quite small and cluttered, but they have to work with the space they have! We didn't really find a time to cook in there as it was always taken by other guests. Totally fine if you have a bit of extra time to wait your turn though!

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Nice place to stay for a few nights

Light in the bathroom was not good. It was to dark

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Room super comfy and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful and location is great. Definitely I'll come back.

The only negative thing is the Wi-Fi, I ever couldn't connect.

9.0

Mar 2023

Lovely stay

Very friendly staff, good facilities, pretty clean

A little far out of the centre (not that far really but a fair walk with heavy bags)

9.0

Jan 2023

Well thought out Backpackers

Super friendly staff, great shared facilities, plenty of car parking. The setup is great. If I could have one suggestion, it would be to have a multi-plug next to the bed side, it was a bit of a pain to unplug the lamps so we could charge our phones.

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?

The average price for a rental in Nelson is $167 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hostel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hostel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hostel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar pet friendly?

Yes! This hostel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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4.7

Outstanding(1,074 Reviews)

The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar

Hostel in Nelson

Reasons to book

About this hostel

Amenities

Map of Nelson

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Nelson?

Is parking included with this hostel?

Is there a pool at this hostel?

Is The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar?

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