Nelson BC Hostels

Come and enjoy the beauty of Nelson, BC with us! The Backcountry Hostel is equipped to make your stay in the area the best it can be.
We are a privately owned, clean, funky and affordable hostel right downtown in the middle of all the amenities, with lots of space (5000 sq. ft!) to mingle with new people in our two large common areas or curl up with a book in front of a fantastic view of Nelson and the Kokanee Glacier.
kitchen-small.jpgThe hostel is completely renovated, and EACH of our private AND dorm (4,6 and 8 person) rooms have full bathrooms. Private rooms all have cable T.V.
We have a large community kitchen, lounge, T.V. room, ski and snowboard waxing room, separate fully ventilated smoke room, laundry service and internet. We also have plenty of free storage for all your boards, bikes, skis and bags.

Welcome! We look forward to making your acquaintance.
Centrally located in Nelson, British Columbia, the Dancing Bear Inn is an international travelers hostel created out of our belief that a perfect accommodation should invite travelers of all ages and nationalities into a common experience, which is personalized but not exclusive, engaging not isolating and comfortable but not expensive.
Choice of 'retreat style' private or shared rooms, free of telephones, televisions and ensuites.
Cozy common room with fireplace and large collection of books, movies, games and puzzles suitable for all ages.
Original art and furnishings by local artisans and crafts people.
Eclectic shoppes, beautiful Lakeside Park, the Nelson Museum and superb world class dining venues await our guests.

Rooms with a View, Rooms for a Crew
A step into one of the New Grand's 30 rooms is a step back in time.
Each one of the suites has been individually decorated with the furnishings and finishings of the 1940s. The era's function and style combine with airy, bright ambiance and picture-perfect views of the Selkirk Mountains and Kootenay Lake, creating a subtle luxury perfect for relaxation and comfort.
Special touches like locally crafted artwork make your stay a home away from home experience.
If you're traveling with the team or on an adventurous getaway, check into the New Grand Hostel.
Eight private double rooms offer bathrooms, TVs and bed & towel service.

The White House Backpackers Lodge is a grand old Victorian home, rescued from the threat of demolition, extensively renovated with flair and imagination into a truly great hostel. This beautifully restored building offers comfortable and charming upmarket hostel accommodation, with private and share rooms, created for travellers, by travellers. Unlike carbon-copy hotel rooms, you can enjoy distinctive, quietly elegant rooms and inviting common areas where you'll get the chance to meet interesting people from all walks of life, and from around the world. Get off the beaten track and discover an independent Canadian hostel, tucked away in a glorious part of the Selkirk Mountains, in uber-funky Nelson, British Columbia.