The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar
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About this property
Built in 1888, The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar is a heritage building with free Wi-Fi, an onsite bar and restaurant and a cafe on weekdays Prince Albert Backpackers is a 5-minute walk from Nelson. It is a 10-minute walk from the bus terminal. It is a 5-minute drive from Trafalgar Park and a 15-minute drive from Nelson Airport. All heated rooms have carpeted floors and an private bathroom with a shower and toilet. All rooms have linen provided. Guests can relax outdoors on the sun terrace in a hammock or prepare a meal in the shared kitchen. Come ask us about activities around the Top of the South, we are happy to advise where we can. The cafe is open from 7:30am Monday to Friday while the restaurant is open from midday 7 days a week. Please head to our website for an updated menu. Your property description is created based on the facilities and amenities you add. It’s then translated into multiple languages, which can increase bookings by appealing to all potential guests.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Shawn
Canada“We booked a private room with 2 single beds and were comfy and washroom clean and functional. Nice that room had a window for fresh air. Staff were freindly. Good location short walk to downtown and close to botanical gardens. The pub food was...” - Chunpin
Taiwan“The property is quite cozy, well designed. The staff has kindly helped us carry our heavy baggage upstairs.” - Pammytip
New Zealand“The staff were friendly and efficient on check in and when I checked out. I could come and go when I liked for the whole stay. There is a carpark on site, Bar and Cafe in the vicinity. It wasn't expensive and clean. There is a bathroom attached to...” - Robin New Zealand“Great location, cheap, clean and tidy. You get what you pay for.... value for money. Perfect for a quick visit to Nelson”
Reehan
United Kingdom“Only really stopped here for a night and I was exhausted from a day at Abel Tasman, but it seems like a cool place. Very social thanks to the adjacent pub, and the dorms are all set up around a courtyard to maximise human interaction which is nice.”- Jane New Zealand“Our accommodation was perfect for our needs, staff and people very friendly, shower was amazing, it was clean and tidy”
- Margot Canada“Super pretty, well maintained, nice staff, location, cozy backyard that offer opportunities to meet other travellers, nice beddings and the bar/restaurant just behind.”
- Guy New Zealand“I had a large, comfortable room with the pub lounge downstairs plus the use of the backpackers' kitchen and laundry facilities. Only a short drive from Main Street Nelson. Really appreciated the quiet, secure off-street parking.”
- Ámbar
Mexico“I had a nice stay at the Prince Albert in a shared 4-bed room. The common areas were very comfortable and clean and it was a good environment all around, with nice people to talk to. The wifi worked great everywhere. Having heaters in each room...” - Chuck
United States“en-suite bathrooms for 4 person dorms. nice courtyard. pub and restaurant adjacent.”
Area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBrunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please note that for the dormitory rooms, towels are not included in the price. You can rent them at the property or bring your own.
If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform The Prince Albert Backpackers & Bar in advance, using the contact details found on the booking confirmation.
