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YHA Nelson Quality Budget Accommodation in Sunny Nelson for Adventurers.
โ€ข Great value
โ€ข 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 C*D. 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 facilities 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.

๐Ÿ’› Nelson Arts Festival Starts Tomorrow! ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽถGiant yellow swing, live music & interactive art taking over Nelson. There's s...
21/10/2026

๐Ÿ’› Nelson Arts Festival Starts Tomorrow! ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽถ
Giant yellow swing, live music & interactive art taking over Nelson. There's so much happening!

โœจ Have a go on the 9-metre-tall Big Swing
๐ŸŽธ Catch an awesome line-up of young musicians at Tune Up in Kirby Lane
๐ŸŽ‰ Enjoy the Big Street Party
๐ŸŽจ Check out Creative Cans at the Theatre Royal and carving by Kahu P**i P**i at Tฤwera

There's lots more and its all happening right on our doorstep!

๐Ÿ“ Grab the bright Pink Programme from reception for all the info ๐Ÿ™Œ

nelsonartsfestival.nz

Perfect Saturday plan ... Markets + Rugby โœ”๏ธโœ”๏ธโ˜• Grab some food at The Nelson Market  ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Check out the great local crafts...
21/08/2026

Perfect Saturday plan ... Markets + Rugby โœ”๏ธโœ”๏ธ

โ˜• Grab some food at The Nelson Market
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Check out the great local crafts, jewellery & clothing
๐ŸŽถ Enjoy the relaxed Saturday vibe
๐Ÿ‰ Walk to Trafalgar Park and support our local team the Tasman Mako!
Never been to a rugby game? Even better - grab a seat and experience a true Kiwi Saturday. Gates open at 12 noon

Yay, its Friday and the Tasman Mako first game of the Season! Put on a warm jacket and  grab a ๐ŸŒ‚just in case. Come and s...
30/07/2026

Yay, its Friday and the Tasman Mako first game of the Season! Put on a warm jacket and grab a ๐ŸŒ‚just in case. Come and support our local team & learn a bit about our national sport

๐Ÿ‰ Gates open 6pm
๐Ÿ‰ Kickoff 7.10pm
๐Ÿ‰ Trafalgar Park (10 minute walk from us)

๐ŸŽทโ˜” Wet day? It's the perfect time to check out the Nelson Jazz  Winter Festival There's free lunchtime and afternoon jaz...
23/07/2026

๐ŸŽทโ˜” Wet day? It's the perfect time to check out the Nelson Jazz Winter Festival

There's free lunchtime and afternoon jazz sessions at Fanny's, DeVille, Lambretta's, and The Vic, or treat yourself to one of the evening shows.

The festival programme is available at reception, or you can view it online. There's something happening all weekend, and it's a great way to experience Nelson's local music scene. Ask the reception staff for an umbrella and get out there!

A proper spot for your phone.A bedside lamp.A good book.Not a bad way to end the day. ๐Ÿค
14/07/2026

A proper spot for your phone.
A bedside lamp.
A good book.
Not a bad way to end the day. ๐Ÿค

Hereโ€™s how our hostel fridge works ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿท๏ธ Label it  - Use our stickers and pen so everyone knows what's yours ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bag it  -...
06/07/2026

Hereโ€™s how our hostel fridge works ๐ŸงŠ๐ŸŽ
๐Ÿท๏ธ Label it - Use our stickers and pen so everyone knows what's yours
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Bag it - Keep your groceries together in reusable shopping bags
๐Ÿ‘€ Spot it - The glass-door fridge makes it easy to find your food

At the end of each week, we clean out the fridge. Anything forgotten or expired gets removed, and anything suitable goes into the free food box to be shared ๐Ÿ˜Š

Te Ramaroa (Light Nelson) starts tomorrow and runs from 3โ€“7 July. Itโ€™s a free light festival in the city centre with ins...
02/07/2026

Te Ramaroa (Light Nelson) starts tomorrow and runs from 3โ€“7 July. Itโ€™s a free light festival in the city centre with installations and events each evening. If youโ€™re staying with us this week, itโ€™s close to the hostel and a fun way to spend an evening in Nelson โœจ

๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ MAP ALERT!

Want to know what's happening and where? Our festival map and artwork guide are now live on the website, making it easy to plan your night (or two).

To help reduce waste, we won't have printed maps available this year. If you're a fan of the real thing, simply download the printable version from the map page before you arrive.

https://www.teramaroa.nz/map

See you from July 3โ€“7!

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๐Ÿ” Burger stop  #1: Bar Rosa! We had to start somewhere... and Bar Rosa was delicious. ๐Ÿ˜Part of the Burger Nelson Tasman ...
01/07/2026

๐Ÿ” Burger stop #1: Bar Rosa!
We had to start somewhere... and Bar Rosa was delicious. ๐Ÿ˜

Part of the Burger Nelson Tasman challenge ๐Ÿ”

We kicked things off with oysters and beef carpaccio before trying their entry ๐Ÿ”

One burger downโ€ฆ and quite a few more to try ๐Ÿ” Where should we head next? ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”ฅ BURGER NELSON TASMAN 2026 IS ON! Over 30 burgers. One fun local challenge ... and you get to vote for the winner ๐Ÿ†Nel...
15/06/2026

๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ”ฅ BURGER NELSON TASMAN 2026 IS ON!
Over 30 burgers. One fun local challenge ... and you get to vote for the winner ๐Ÿ†
Nelson Tasman eateries are battling it out with everything from classic favourites to wild creations.
๐Ÿ“ Scan the QR Code to explore all the burgers & locations
๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธTry one (or try them all!) and vote for your fave
๐ŸŽ Be in to win while you eat your way around the region
Itโ€™s up on our โ€œWhatโ€™s Onโ€ wall at Reception and yep, thatโ€™s me pointing it out ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘‡
If youโ€™re not staying with us yetโ€ฆ you know where to find us ๐Ÿ”

Thanks to the team at WATA Coffee & Eatery for keeping the coffee flowing and doors open this public holiday! โ˜•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! โ˜•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 ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜‰

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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