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Our top choices for Nelson City Centre hotels

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Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (464)
"Room was spotless and well situated for day trips from Nelson"
Canada
David
The price is S$116
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Quest Nelson
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (542)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Campbell
The price is S$115
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Breakfast and dinner served, seafood
Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (589)
"Good Central Nelson option"
United States
John
The price is S$162
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Balcony view
Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (324)
"Great stay - would stay again!"
Australia
Laura
The price is S$114
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Century Park Motor Lodge
Fridge, microwave
Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (166)
"Great location, great staff. "
United States
Emily
The price is S$70
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Bridge Backpackers
Terrace/patio
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (438)
"Excellent service on checkin and checkout. Noisy area, though - lots of fireworks and outdoor partying very close by."
Canada
Steven
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Outdoor pool
Palms Motel

Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (313)
"Comfortable stay, very close walk to the town center."
New Zealand
Jayde
The price is S$199
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Palms Motel
Cookware/dishes/utensils
YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (96)
"Nice place. Clean and good service. "
Denmark
Tanja
The price is S$87
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
"Amazing hosts and a wonderful b&b! I can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
john
The price is S$242
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Ah House Nelson City B&B
Interior
Downtown Backpackers

Downtown Backpackers

Downtown Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (65)
"Good location"
Australia
Patricia
The price is S$68
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Downtown Backpackers
Reception
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park

Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
3.0 star property
29.6 km from Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124)
"Clean, quiet, excellent facilities with the pool and spa, safe parking, friendly helpful staff, just loved our stay!!"
Australia
Dawn
The price is S$100
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Motueka TOP 10 Holiday Park
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Happy Apple Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers

Happy Apple Backpackers
2.0 star property
28 km from Nelson City Centre
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (63)
"Good for stay"
Australia
Harwinder
The price is S$88
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan, 2026
Happy Apple Backpackers
Beach
Nautilus Lodge

Nautilus Lodge

Nautilus Lodge
3.5 star property
29.5 km from Nelson City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (177)
"Nice place to stay when going to Abel Tasman"
United States
Debbie
The price is S$158
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Nautilus Lodge
Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Queen Street Studios

Queen Street Studios

Queen Street Studios
3.0 star property
11.1 km from Nelson City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (80)
"perfect location and fantastic hotel, would definitely visit and stay again "
Australia
Melanie
The price is S$118
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Queen Street Studios
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson

The Hotel Nelson
3.0 star property
Nelson South, 1 km from Nelson City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great olace to stay."
Australia
Tracey
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
The Hotel Nelson
Exterior
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel

The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
2.0 star property
29.4 km from Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (116)
"Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff, and great amenities. Room surfaces were quite dusty/dirty and there were spider webs found periodically but nothing too majorly bad. Heater in the room was great and the bed was very comfortable!"
United States
Arnold
The price is S$84
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
The White Elephant Accommodation - Hostel
Seasonal outdoor pool
The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 3.3 km from Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (646)
"Nice tiday , quite and best customer service highly recommend , value for money "
Australia
Arshdeep
The price is S$113
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
The Beachcomber Hotel
Aerial view
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
6.4 km from Nelson City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (870)
"Many broken promises: no pool, no gym, no restaurant. A 2 star motel at best"
United States
Rob
The price is S$161
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan, 2026
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Beach nearby, beach towels, rowing
Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson

Beaches Nelson
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 3.3 km from Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (223)
"Great stay"
Australia
Jason
The price is S$174
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Beaches Nelson
Living area
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 4 km from Nelson City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (242)
"Great news lace to stay with families "
Australia
Rob
The price is S$146
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
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Where to stay in Nelson City Centre

Find the best Nelson City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Natureland Zoo and Tahunanui Beach Reserve while you're in town.

Maitai

If you're spending some time in Maitai, Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club are top sights worth seeing.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Isel Park and McCashin's Brewery.

Nelson South

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

Toi Toi

Though Toi Toi may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Natureland Zoo and Nelson Market.

Top Nelson City Centre Hotel Reviews

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Room was large, clean and comfortable. Great view and was quiet. Air con worked great, but also could open windows if needed. Lovely pool area for an inner city hotel. Also great location as close to everything "
Graeme 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Rutherford Hotel Nelson

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Frequently asked questions

What is Nelson City Centre like?
Nelson City Centre is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its shopping. Make sure that you visit Nelson Market and Queens Gardens as part of your Nelson City Centre travel plans.
What's a favourite hotel to stay in Nelson City Centre?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Annick House Bed and Breakfast is the highest ranked property in Nelson City Centre. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favourite options in the area include Palazzo Motor Lodge and Century Park Motor Lodge.
How many hotels can I expect to find in Nelson City Centre?
If you're searching for places to stay in Nelson, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 48 Nelson City Centre hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nelson City Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals in Nelson City Centre.
What are the top things to see and do in Nelson City Centre?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, Nelson Provincial Museum and Anzac Park. You could also plan a visit to Nelson Market or Flamedaisy Glass Design while you're in the neighbourhood. Montgomery Square, The Suter and Trafalgar Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Nelson City Centre. Botanical Reserve and Fairfield Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nelson.