Hostel HI - Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn
HI - Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn
171 Baker Street
V1L 4H1 Nelson
Canada
Tel.
(250) 352 7573
Fax.
(250) 352 9818
Customer Rating
| 93% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 87% | ||
| 87% | ||
| 80% | ||
| 93% | ||
| 80% | ||
Conveniently situated in Nelson's historic downtown, the HI-Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn is the perfect home base for travellers in search of the "Kootenay experience". Whether you are travelling alone or in a group, with your partner or your family, we offer a variety of flexible accommodation options that combine the ambiance of a bed & breakfast with the simplicity and affordability of classic European lodging.
With the traveller's budget, comfort and experience in mind, HI-Nelson offers a wide range of amenities, including a fully provisioned guest kitchen, wireless high speed internet access, recreational resource library and on-site parking. HI-Nelson is an international travellers hostel created out of the belief that the perfect accommodation should invite travellers of all ages and nationalities into a common experience, which is personalized but not exclusive, engaging not isolating and comfortable but not expensive. HI-Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn looks forward to making your acquaintance!
With the traveller's budget, comfort and experience in mind, HI-Nelson offers a wide range of amenities, including a fully provisioned guest kitchen, wireless high speed internet access, recreational resource library and on-site parking. HI-Nelson is an international travellers hostel created out of the belief that the perfect accommodation should invite travellers of all ages and nationalities into a common experience, which is personalized but not exclusive, engaging not isolating and comfortable but not expensive. HI-Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn looks forward to making your acquaintance!
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 10 | 3 | 43 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 7 to 11 am and 4 to 10pm |
| Opening times (over the year): | Open year round |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | 1.5km from Greyound Bus depot. Walk away from the bus terminal, bearing left through the parking lot towards the water. When you leave the parking lot, you will be on Lakeside Dr. Walk 1 block to Hall St. Turn left on Hall St and walk 1 block to Front St (across the railroad tracks). Turn right on Front St (which changes its name to Ward St) At the 2nd stoplight - Baker St - turn right. The HI-Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn will be 3 1/2 blocks down on your right. |
| Parking: | Limited free parking available at hostel; free overnight street parking from 5pm-9am. |
| Location: | In downtown Nelson, near the intersection of Baker & Kootenay Sts. Nelson is accessible from Hwy 3A and Hwy 6. |
| Airport: | From Castlegar Airport: exit right, out of the airport. You are now on Hwy 3A. Travel 45 km to Nelson. Follow signs to City Centre/Baker St. Turn right on Baker St. Dancing Bear Inn is the 3rd building on your left. |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | Museums/art galleries nearby |
| City centre location | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Nightlife nearby | | Restaurants nearby |
| Shopping centre/market nearby | | Hostel with a difference |
| Leisure facilities nearby | | Beach at or near hostel |
| Winter sports | | Mountainous/hilly area |
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Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Family rooms available |
 | Self-catering kitchen |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Travel/Tour bureau |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Internet access |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Lockers available |  | Non smoking room/area |
 | Basic store available at or near the hostel |  | BBQ |
Customer Reviews HI - Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn
| 02 Feb 2013 Lydia, Canada | 100% | |
| No TV room -- that would be nice, but otherwise great location and clean --even though, as usual I always get bitten by something in the beds! | ||
| 05 Jun 2012 Nicholas, Canada | 93% | |
| Should let guests know in advance to bring slippers since shoes not permitted in hostel
A desk and chair in the dorm room or lounge area to work on a laptop would be nice
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