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Bridge Backpackers

Nelson · Hostel ★★

Overview

A stay at Bridge Backpackers places you in the heart of Nelson, steps from Montgomery Square and 4 minutes by foot from Nelson Market. This hostel is 0. 2 mi (0. 4 km) from Anzac Park and 0. 3 mi (0. 5 km) from Nelson Provincial Museum. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in a common area. This hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and luggage storage. Limited parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 21 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.

Rooms

  • BED, up to 1 guests
  • Double room, up to 4 guests
  • Single room, up to 1 guests
  • Twin room, up to 4 guests

Facilities

Facilities

  • Check-in hour (15:00–20:00)
  • Check-out hour (10:00)
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage room
  • Grill/BBQ

Entertainment & pools

  • TV lounge

Sports

  • Fitness

Good to know

  • Non-smoking establishment

At a glance and nearby

Total number of rooms
21

No 24-hour front desk. If you arrive late, arrange your arrival with the hotel in advance.

How far from Fiordland

  • Queenstown airport556 km
  • Milford Sound577 km
  • Te Anau643 km
  • Manapouri (for Doubtful Sound)661 km
  • Invercargill695 km

Straight-line distances, not road or driving time. In Fiordland roads wind around lakes and mountains and the real drive is longer; plan the journey with a current map and check the road status before you set out.

This place sits in Elsewhere in the South Island. The gateways section of the guide explains the road from Queenstown and Invercargill to Te Anau.

Contact and map

8 Bridge St
7010 Nelson

Oscalyden does not take bookings and shows no prices. Contact the hotel for rates and availability. Catalogue data last updated 2026-09-09.