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Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel

1.0 star property
Victorian hostel near Stuart's Opera House

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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
4592 Bessemer Rd, Nelsonville, OH, 45764
  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
    1 min walk
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store
    6 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    4 min drive
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    29 min drive

Room options

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Dorm Room

Dorm Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Room

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Front of property

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The price is CA $93
per night
CA $106 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan
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About the area

Nelsonville

In Nelsonville .You'll find Stuart's Opera House and Rocky Factory Outlet Store within 3 miles (5 km) of this hostel. Hocking Valley Scenic Railway is within 3 miles (5 km) and Hocking Hills State Park is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hocking College - 6 min drive
  • Rocky Factory Outlet Store - 6 min drive
  • Hocking Valley Scenic Railway - 6 min drive
  • Ohio University - 20 min drive
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Mariachis - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel

Victorian hostel near Stuart's Opera House
As a guest of Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and ski storage. WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee. Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel also features a garden, laundry facilities, and shopping on site. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel was completed in January 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victorian Nelsonville hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1854
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 20 per day)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 20 per night)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Shopping

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 20 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 20 per night (rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Bessemer Hostel
Bessemer Hostel Nelsonville
Bessemer Nelsonville
Bessemer Hostel Nelsonville, Ohio
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Nelsonville Hotel
Nelsonville Hostel Nelsonville
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Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Nelsonville Hotel - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 43 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Stacy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs swept but nice
The place needs some work and cleaning(swept)but overall alright. The bed was comfortable and clean. The kitchen, "commons area" and bathroom were alright but again need swept. The location is awesome. The view and trail into the forest is wonderful. The front stairs are a workout, as well as the driveway/parking hill in back. I saw no towels but didnt ask for any.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was about what we expected for $40 a night. House overall was just dirty- a bit dusty/grimy, the biggest issue was the flies everywhere because of the open indoor compost. Bathroom also left much to be desired. However for the price, the bedroom was decent, and the kitchen had some basics and was had enough dishes that we could make dinner. Property owner was very on top of paperwork.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Stacy, New Martinsville, WV

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a scam. It is not a motel, but a dirty house with hippies. There were two small "bedrooms" and everyone shared the living room, kitchen and bath. The owner was high, disrespectful and wouldn't give us our cash back when we decided not to stay. He also charged my credit card. I felt unsafe and just left. It was filthy and the bed sheets weren't changed. I called the Nelsonville police, but no one returned my call.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Leo, Ohio

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothen the owner was nasty and never takes a bath you be batter to sleep out side
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I desperately needed a place to stay for the night. So this worked for that reason only. I would not choose this under any circumstances. The inside is filthy, the outside hasnt been taken care of and there is a smell inside. Sadly, with the right owners, it clearly has potential that a coat of paint, bleach and nice bedding (all affordable) and a team to clean up the outside would make this a nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Christian

Clean and quiet.
This place was clean and quiet. Just what I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

Solotraveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I paid for 4 nights but ran away on the last night after another solo traveler left. My bedroom door got stuck due to some unknown reason, the owner himself couldn't open it so he broke the door and started screaming in creepy sounds, accusing me of doing something to the door. He increasingly made creepy sounds and looked at me angrily that made me too scared I had to grab my laptop and my phone to run away for my safety, leaving all stuff behind. After that, he charged me more than 100% for things I did not know. During the day time, I heard some creepy sounds coming from the basement like someone was tortured. I was too scared when I read on the Athens News that the owner was accused of having mental problems. He also had a blog where he accused guests of break-ins and thefts which I highly doubted.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

john, columbus oh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hostel
Clean place convenient to attractions. Would recommend Right next to wayne national forest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great Hostel
Very comfortable, very welcoming, very clean. Once you get past the front stairs (and the general disarray) it is a delightful place to stay. I intend to return in the future. Note: this is a hostel; if you are looking for "luxury" and isolation, go to a 5-star hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Very cozy and friendly!
I loved staying there, it was nice to use the kitchen and chat with the owner and guests. The one thing that I would recommend is to take an extra blanket to lay on as the beds are pretty firm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Davie, Windsor, ON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not mainstream at all, but cool.
Only place to stay in Nelsonville. Wonky interior finishes that pleased me. The owner fits the place. I liked it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A cozy place to stay the night
People have got to understand the difference between hotel and hostel. Also, at this rate, I'm not sure what you are looking for but keep an open mind. I was skeptical, but the negative reviews are false. The rear driveway will take you right to the door. There is no better hospitality than what you will receive at Bessemer, and the scenery is divine. If you are concerned about insects, keep in mind that you are in a forest, but I still didn't see even one. If your concern is dirt, the hiking trails probably contribute to the occasional grain of earth you might find on the floor, but it was well-kept. If you're looking for cozy comfy safety and kindness, look no farther. Nothing frilly, but exactly what we needed. Thanks, Chad, for making our visit so special. Bless you. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dude was rude and the place was not clean,, even has bed bugs .. would not recommend to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Marty, Cleveland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Economical, convenient and quiet
This is a folksy hostel, not the local Holiday Inn. Not only is the overnight rate affordable for a solo traveler, the well equipped kitchen greatly reduces the cost of eating out. The owner is professional, quiet and hard working. This hostel is a rare gem in the heart of the National Forest and a stone's throw from Ohio's best state park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stairs way to steep to climb.... Looked run down from outside. Did not stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lesson learned
After receiving the tour and signing the agreement/contract, I hopped in my car and drove away. I will chalk this up to a lesson learned - you get what you pay for. The proprietor seems to have good intentions but the state of this "hostel" is beyond excusable. It's dirty. It smells. There is no driveway to park your car - you basically pull off the road and walk up a dimly lit rock staircase to the main entrance. In my opinion, this property is not habitable for human beings for any period of time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

2/10 Terrible

Chris , Lancaster Ohio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst place if ever seen
Place was filthy bed bugs I would not recommend this place to anyone someone should call the health department and have the place condemned
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An amazing place.
It was an exceptional experience to be staying in a cozy Victorian style type of hostel, besides real quite, and affordable I probably come back soon.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Acceptable location
This is a location that is near Athens. It is very minimal in what it offers, but is satisfactory if OK to just meet basic needs (bed, bathroom access, food storage). Parking is limited.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
All was good, met expectations. Host was professional and polite.