The Bug Backpackers

National Award Wining Hostel 2011 & 2012, first place in the BBH Quality Awards. Come and enjoy the quality and cleanliness and experience what others have enjoyed, as well as the free unlimited wireless internet.

A warm welcome awaits you at the bug Backpackers Nelson. The ultimate in budget accommodation. We are a sunny home style hostel, well renovated, fresh, modernised, with quality furnishings. More essentially we are super clean.

Wireless unlimited internet is free, as it is free on our PCs. Or get out and explore Nelson on our free bikes

The basics are done to an exceptional standard to exceed guest expectations. This means quality beds and linens. Fresh modern furniture. Top end appliances in clean well equipped kitchens. Modern clean bathrooms with top end fixtures and fittings. In the colder months we are fully heated with thick duvets.

Directions

From Picton
When travelling from the east on SH6 from Picton or Blenheim, you will be best to go straight over the first round about ignoring the left sign to the city centre. Then via left at the second round about, straight over the third and all you then need is a left from St Vincent Street onto Vanguard Street.

From the West
Approaching Nelson from the West (Golden Bay, Motueka, West Coast) You will be directed to the city centre in two ways. Follow the City Centre BISPHOPDALE approach on Waimea Road. Take a left down Motueka Street just before the hospital. Follow the road round to the right, and we are on the left just past the holiday park.

From the airport
Follow directions as From the West above.

Walking
There is no need to find us by foot as we have a free pick up and drop off sevice from the bus stations at anytime of the day.

Facilities

Internet Access, Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Wheelchair Friendly, Linen Included, Towels, Luggage Storage, Free Carpark