Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel within walking distance of Cottonwood Falls Park

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Beach
Courtyard
Courtyard
Living area
Front of property
Near Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offers a serene retreat with a garden, library, and in-room WiFi. Unwind on the terrace or fire up the gas grills for an al fresco feast. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Ski facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (11)

  • Ski storage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Locker space

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Gas grill(s)
  • Free self-parking
The current price is 1.779.691 ₫
2.046.845 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul

Room options

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Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
171 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1

What's nearby

  • Baldface Lodge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cottonwood Falls Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Touchstones Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 21 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smashburger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Torchlight Brewing Co - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cantina Del Centro - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

When visiting Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel is a great choice to consider. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free uncovered on-site self-parking
    • On-site parking is limited (max. 8 spaces per unit)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Gas grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Ski storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1908
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Lockers available
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Property Registration Number 752370478

Also known as

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel
Dancing Bear Nelson
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson

Frequently asked questions

Does Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and return when the snow melts for hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes hot springs. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around Dancing Bear Inn Hostel like?

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel is a short 3-minute walk from Baldface Lodge and 6 minutes' walk from Cottonwood Falls Park.

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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

8/10

Love this place!!
1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful place with reasonably priced rooms and great vibes.
2-night trip

10/10

Really friendly and helpful staff, great property and good location
2-night trip

10/10

Loved my stay here. Will definitely stay here again.
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff and clean facility
1-night trip

10/10

Great value!
4-night trip

8/10

Excellent stay will definitely be back!
1-night trip

10/10

It's a nice, affordable place to stay, and I will recommend it to others. I gave 4 stars for Property condition and facilities because there is a broken chair in the hall, and it seems the paint of the doors is quite old.
1-night trip

10/10

Great place
1-night trip

8/10

Great location
1-night trip

10/10

Clean and convenient
2-night trip

10/10

Elevated hostel living, great for a short term stay. Clean rooms and easy check-in/check-out
1-night trip

10/10

Dancing Bear Hostel is one of our favorite places to stay! Nelson is one of my top favorite cities of all time <3 Can't wait to go back!
1-night trip

10/10

Great little hostel, right downtown. Good couple spots to hang out in hostel, very welcoming staff.
1-night trip

10/10

As always, nice and friendly place

10/10

Friendly staffand clean facility
2-night trip

10/10

Nice and clean place
2-night trip

10/10

Convenient and friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

The rooms are small but clean and comfortable. Friendly atmosphere, staff and patrons. Great location. This is an excellent budget friendly place to stay in Nelson.
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly staff. Clean facility
1-night trip

10/10

Clean and convenient
2-night trip

8/10

Very pleasant staff and helpful too
3-night trip

10/10

The place is clean and comfortable. The staff were friendly and helpful. The location is great for walking to a restaurant or cafe.
1-night trip

10/10

One of the nicest stay in a Hostel! Cute and Clean!
2-night trip

10/10

This place is PERFECT!! We will be back!
2-night trip