The Bug Backpackers
226 Vanguard Street, Nelson South, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
Room Types
Available from Tue 14 Jul 2026 to Wed 15 Jul 2026
About This Hotel
The Bug Backpackers
Whether you're a tourist or traveling on business, The Bug Backpackers is a great choice for accommodation when visiting Nelson. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer.
The Bug Backpackers provides the best in services and amenities to help make guests feel comfortable. Stay connected throughout your stay with free internet access provided. Parking is provided free of charge for guests. You'll have no problem planning out your days and transportation needs with front desk services including express check-in or check-out, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.
The hostel's ticket service and tours can even help you book tickets and reservations for entertainment and explorations. Wear your favorite outfits again and again thanks to the laundromat offered at The Bug Backpackers. The hostel's daily housekeeping will make staying in a great choice. Smoking may only take place in restricted designated areas.
Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hostel come with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. The specially-designed rooms at The Bug Backpackers offer a layout option like a balcony or terrace. Some rooms have television to keep guests entertained.
You can stay fresh and clean with a hair dryer, toiletries and towels provided in some of the guest bathrooms.
Dining and things to do
Throughout your stay, choose from a variety of delicious dining options at the hostel. The hostel even has in-house cooking amenities such as BBQ facilities and shared kitchen for its most selective guests.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy the activities offered at The Bug Backpackers. Test your skills! Get competitive with your travel group or other guests, at the hostel's dart board. No need to go anywhere after dinner -- play with friends or family at the library, games room and shared lounge and TV area.
Around the property
While in Nelson, take some time to venture outside of The Bug Backpackers. You're sure to want to visit Centre of New Zealand located 2.6 km away, among the most sought-after photographs for anyone visiting Nelson. Sometimes the best vacation days are spent doing nothing. With Tahunanui Beach located 2.5 km away, you can turn a sunny day into a perfect chill out with sand and surf.
Reasons to stay here
Spend less here on rooms than you would at 95% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews score this hostel higher than 91% of accommodations in the city on value for money.
This accommodation beats more than 93% of competition in the city on room comfort.
What's Included
Check-in/Check-out
The property
Child Policies
Children 0-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Facilities & Amenities
Highlights
World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum
Centre of New Zealand
Queen's Gardens
Tahunanui Beach
Location
226 Vanguard Street, Nelson South, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010
Guest Reviews
Excellent
Guest score out of 10
“Shared toilet and shower room are clean too.”
— Liu , Malaysia
“The manager is well organized at the room and facilities.”
— Nutthapoj , Thailand
“Excellent accommodation friendly staff clean facilities all round great place to stay”
— carmen , New Zealand
“Nice room, warm at night”
— Mark , Australia
“Clean location, wifi ok, kitchen well equipped.”
— J , Germany