The Bug Backpackers

226 Vanguard Street, Nelson South, Nelson, New Zealand, 7010

Guests
Rooms
Adults
Children

Room Types

Available from Tue 14 Jul 2026 to Wed 15 Jul 2026

Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom Double shared bathroom

Double shared bathroom

Room size: 15 m²/161 ft² Park view Balcony/terrace Non-smoking Shower and bathtub Shared bathroom
2 guests
Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom Double Room with Private Bathroom

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Mountain view Shower
2 guests
Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room

Room size: 20 m²/215 ft² Street view Shower Shared bathroom
2 guests
6-Bed Dormitory 6-Bed Dormitory 6-Bed Dormitory

6-Bed Dormitory

Garden view Non-smoking Shared bathroom Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
6 guests
Double En-Suite Double En-Suite Double En-Suite

Double En-Suite

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Garden view Non-smoking Shower
2 guests
8-Bed Dormitory 8-Bed Dormitory

8-Bed Dormitory

Room size: 20 m²/215 ft² Garden view Non-smoking Shared bathroom
2 guests
Twin Shared Bathroom

Twin Shared Bathroom

Room size: 12 m²/129 ft² Garden view Non-smoking Shared bathroom Bathtub
2 guests
4-Bed Dormitory

4-Bed Dormitory

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Garden view Non-smoking Shared bathroom
4 guests
4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

4-Bed Female Dormitory Room

Room size: 16 m²/172 ft² Shower Shared bathroom
4 guests
Studio Private BathRoom with Courtyard View

Studio Private BathRoom with Courtyard View

Room size: 60 m²/646 ft²
2 guests

About This Hotel

The Bug Backpackers

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

Check-in from: 14:30
Check-in until: 22:00
Check-out until: 10:00
Reception open until: 18:30

The property

Number of rooms: 14

Child Policies

Children 0-12 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Facilities & Amenities

Balcony/terrace
Bathroom
Facilities
Garden
Kitchen
Recreational facilities
Shared lounge/TV area
Free WiFi Available throughout
Activities Tennis, Sauna, Gym
Parking Nearby available

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

8.3

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