Free WiFi
Free Breakfast

The Palace Backpackers

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8.2
Fabulous
231 Total Reviews
Perfect Location
Superb Staff
Excellent Cleanliness

Property Description

Run for over two decades, The Palace Backpackers is this historical colonial villa maybe a stone’s throw from downtown Nelson, but you’d never believe it when you stay here. Set in an enchanting garden with plum and lemon trees and flowers scenting the air, The Palace could be a million miles from anywhere.

Check in as a traveller, and leave as a friend. Help yourself to our tea and real coffee and tuck into a free breakfast and bakery. Sit on the deck and gaze at the sea or Centre of New Zealand whilst strumming one of our guitars or reading a book from our international book exchange. Play a tune on the piano in the music room. Lie back and relax in one of our hammocks. Access our free high speed unlimited WiFi, Enjoy hot pressured showers in our delightful colourful bathrooms. Enjoy socialising at the BBQ area with new friends. Make friends with one of our hostel cats. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in one of our spacious dorms or doubles (no bunks!).

The Palace Backpackers features free unlimited WiFi, free bicycle hire (limited), free breakfast and bakery, a laundry, free luggage storage, free parking (limited), large well equipped kitchens with bread, tea, bakery and real coffee with a machine.
Reception opening times: 6.30am - 9pm

Our staff is warm and friendly. Feel free to ask for any assistance that you need :-) We'd love you to come and experience life at The Palace.

Reviews & Ratings

8.2
Fabulous
231 Total Reviews
  • Security
    7.4
  • Location
    8.7
  • Staff
    8.9
  • Atmosphere
    8.2
  • Cleanliness
    7.8
  • Value for Money
    8.5
  • Facilities
    8.1

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Latest Reviews

8.3
Fabulous
May 07, 2023
A good hostel for a long or short stay. Nice staff and clean dorms/baths. Everyone was really nice and the hostel is sweet and got his own charme.
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Couple, 18-24
3.4
Rating
May 05, 2023
This place was really not what we expected. Upon arriving to Nelson it was hard to find how to get the place and the road up to the hostel is really hard to navigate. When we walked in we were immediately greeted by a bad odour and the place looked extremely rundown. None of the rooms had locks or lockers and all of our beds had stains. There was also a homeless man squatting on the couch of the common room, which also stank of cigarettes. The staff were extremely accommodating of our requests for a refund
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Male, 18-24
7.4
Very Good
Apr 19, 2023
Nice hostel & clean kitchens. Other travellers were friendly.
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Female, 18-24

Facilities

  • Free

    • Free Breakfast
    • Linen Included
    • Free Parking
    • Free WiFi
    • Free Internet Access
  • General

    • Common Room
    • BBQ
    • Book Exchange
    • Hot Showers
    • Self-Catering Facilities
    • Cooker
    • Fridge/Freezer
    • Dryer
    • Hair Dryers
    • Microwave
    • Card Phones
    • Washing Machine
  • Services

    • Internet access
    • Laundry Facilities
    • Luggage Storage
    • Shuttle Bus
    • Late check-out
    • Reception (limited hours)
  • Food & Drink

    • Tea & Coffee Making Facilities
  • Entertainment

    • DVD's
    • Board Games