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7.3

515 reviews

The Bug Backpackers

The Bug Backpackers

226 Vanguard Street, Nelson, 7010, New Zealand

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Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

The Bug Backpackers

The Bug Backpackers is a 2-star hostel in Nelson, New Zealand, located at 226 Vanguard Street, about 1.2mi from the city center. It has 515 reviews, and prices start from $18.

Featured amenities include Private Parking (free), Wifi (free), and Parking On Site (free), along with a Terrace, Mountain view, Non-smoking rooms, Beach chairs/Loungers, Garden view, Patio, Picnic area, and Garden.

Outdoor spaces invite time outside with a Terrace, Patio, and Garden, offering Mountain view and Garden view, with Beach chairs/Loungers available for lounging.

Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or with a crew, the lineup has something for everyone. A Queen Room with Private Bathroom offers a tidy retreat for two, while family-friendly options and dormitories welcome larger groups or budget-focused stays. Room types span Twin Rooms with Shared Bathrooms, a range of Family configurations, and several private- or shared-bath options including a Standard Room, Studio Standard, Double Rooms with Private or Shared Bathrooms, and the Quintuple Room.

Outside, the site invites time under the sky with a Terrace, Patio, and Garden, all offering Mountain view and Garden view. Beach chairs/Loungers are ready for sun-worshipping breaks, while the garden and picnic areas provide easy spots to unwind between adventures.

Payment is easy with cash accepted and major cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos. With a budget-friendly start and a broad mix of layouts, this destination makes it simple to tailor a stay to any travel plan.

Closest airports

Nelson Airport

2.5mi

Woodbourne Airport

35.1mi

Picton Aerodrome

35.9mi

Most popular amenities

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Rooms

Double Room with Shared Bathroom in The Bug Backpackers

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Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Double Bed

130 sqft

Mountain view

Patio

Shower

x4

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x3

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This room includes linen. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.

A single bed can be added for a 3rd guest at an additional charge.

Single Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room in The Bug Backpackers

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Bed In Dormitory

1 Bunk Bed

215 sqft

Garden view

Patio

Shower

+

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This dormitory room includes linen, a personal reading light and electrical sockets. Bathroom facilities are shared.

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Queen Room, Shared Bathroom

1 Queen Size Bed

Shower

+

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The double room offers a wardrobe, a carpeted floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The double room features heating.

Family Room in The Bug Backpackers

Room

1 Double Bed

4 Bunk Beds

215 sqft

Garden view

Patio

Shower

x8

+

x5

More details

The family room offers a wardrobe, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room features heating, a patio and garden views. The unit offers 5 beds.

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Room, Shared Bathroom

Free wifi

Shower

x8

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x5

More details

This room includes linen. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. There is no capacity for additional guests.

A single bed can be added for a 3rd guest at an additional charge.

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Room, Private Bathroom

Private Bathroom

Free wifi

Shower

+

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This room features a private bathroom with shower facilities. This room includes shower towels and hand towels.

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Bed In Dormitory

Shower

x8

+

x5

More details

This dormitory room includes linen, a personal reading light and electrical sockets. Bathroom facilities are shared.

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Room, 4 Beds, Shared Bathroom

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The family room has a shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer. The unit has 4 beds.

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Queen Room, Private Bathroom

1 Queen Size Bed

Private Bathroom

Free wifi

+

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Room, 5 Beds

215 sqft

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More details

The family room offers a wardrobe, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room features heating, a patio and garden views. The unit offers 5 beds.

Room

Non-smoking rooms

Shower

x8

+

x5

More details

The family room offers a wardrobe, a tiled floor, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The family room features heating, a patio and garden views. The unit offers 5 beds.

Guest reviews

7.3

515 reviews

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Points of Interest Around The Bug Backpackers

Airports

Nelson Airport

2.5mi

Woodbourne Airport

35.1mi

Picton Aerodrome

35.9mi

Amenities of The Bug Backpackers

Free Private Parking

Free wifi

Parking On Site

Terrace

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Patio

Picnic area

Garden

Stay rules - The Bug Backpackers

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property