YHA Nelson by Accents

The first experience when checking in was good. Male receptinist is actually horrible asked to move room after not sleeping. My partner called as a family emergenc. was going on at 9 and got told very impolitely by the roomatewho kept me up all night and asked to switch rooms. I got told no even after saying id pay the extra for smaller room. Then ended up in a screeming match of me being forced to apologise like a 5 year old to a girl who kept me up all night. Hence asking to kindly switch rooms. Horrible experiance would not reccomend at all.

Amazing hotel

Awesome accomodation - clean, friendly and welcoming. They run a tight ship - room was great, reasonable pricing, very safe, in the middle of the city, only 50m from the bus terminal (quick and efficient from the airport) HIGHLY RECOMMEND - we will be back !

I had a double room which was spacious, super clean linen on the bed, the towels were soft and fresh and room was clean and warm, well lit. Excellent sparkling clean kitchens and bathrooms. I’ve stayed there several times before and enjoy how friendly and welcoming Royce, Linda and the rest of the staff are. Reasonably priced also and it’s a great location right downtown close to supermarket, shops, bus station, restaurants, cinema.

Nice, big hostel with courtyard, good communal area and piano! Well situated and lots of helpful information available. I had a bunk in the all female 7 bed dorm. Room was light and airy, had a sofa and the bed was comfy.

1. Have to pay for wifi 2. Numerous people in communal areas making noise during late hours 3. Kitchen closes at peak hours for cleaning. 4. Day rate to pay one you have checked out. As all travellers, we are not in control of the bus time and being kicked out of the hostel unless we paid a $12.50 per person day rate. 5. Passive aggressive manager. 6. Have to pay for lockers that are not very secure 7. Guard on bed broke and spoke to management and they did not do anything or really care. All the beds in the room sounded and felt like they would not last for must longer too. We have travelling for 3 months in Australia and 1 month for New Zealand and have been in many YHA hostels among other hostels and never had this kind of unwelcoming service. None of this was advertised on the booking. As someone who is travelling I do not leave any reviews usually but I really felt like it was required with this place. It may be cheap but do not stay in this hostel!