The Palace Backpackers

"I loved the people, everyone was genuinely kind and helpful. The house is quirky in a good way, I loved the design of the bathroom like little alcoves. And it was so nice having a personal bed (as in, no bunks)."

"It’s up a fair bit amount of stairs- but that’s not too bad."

"I loved the rustic home feel, amazing building features, the balcony, other guests & my comfy bed. I loved the huge dining table, kitchen & lounges for comfort."

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"Staff were approachable, lovely to talk to and accommodated us with our requests. Accommodation close to shops, parks and interesting places to visit."

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"The Palace was charming and the staff really helpful, the location was amazing, great value for money."

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"A really cute hostel, very homely! Free breakfast provided, and plenty of games and books available to use."

"No air con in the bedrooms, also the windows didn't feel very secure."

"Amazing stay! One of the oldest houses in town (1907), so don't expect state of the art bathrooms and kitchens, but it has everything you need plus a lot more... It has the most love, feels like a home, the bathrooms/toilets are clean, you can do your laundry and everything is so beautiful! And on top of that, the owner Zara is the most lovely person we met. She works very hard to keep this house up, the hostel running and to make you feel at home. So be kind and respectful to everything offered to you, and clean up after yourselves. Together we can make this diamond shine even brighter."

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"The room was good, 5 bed mixed dorm. The breakfast was good, I think there should be bigger bowls available, as I could t cook myself some porridge in the microwave, small point, but relatively easy fix. The bed was comfortable, but i did squash a very small round black bug that walked across me whilst sitting on my bed, and it was full of blood, I’m thinking a bed bug of some sort? But I do t know if I got bitten, ie no lumps or itches. I was in Nelson to play field hockey so didnt do any tourist stuff."

"As above bug."

"I had such a great time staying at The Palace that I ended up extending my stay by several days longer than I originally planned. Truth be told, I didn’t actually want to leave! The hostel has a really lovely, relaxed vibe, and the hosts are super friendly and accommodating. Zara in particular is a really special lady, you can tell she genuinely cares about her guests and goes out of her way to make people feel welcome. It’s also very affordable, and I loved that there are no bunk beds. I’d absolutely recommend staying here."

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"5 - 10 minute walking distance to shops, cafes & restaurants. Such a funky hostel with so much character and comfort. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Lots of facilities, comfy common rooms. Better than pics. Would 100% stay here again. What a cool place."

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"The building is gorgeous, tucked away up some stairs surrounded by greenery, with a lovely balcony and eclectic decor. The vibe is relaxed and artsy. Service was fantastic - everyone we met was beyond helpful, warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. Facilities were exactly what we needed. Breakfast was a lovely touch. We felt very looked after, slept well, and delighted in the colourful decorations and different hangout spaces."

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