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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson

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Beach
Living area
Courtyard
Hiking
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
171 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1
  • Baldface Lodge
    3 min walk
  • Tea Garden Salon & Spa
    5 min walk
  • Marzano
    1 min walk
  • Castlegar, BC (YCG)
    34 min drive

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Men only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room

Twin Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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The price is CA $157
per night
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includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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About the area

Nelson

In Nelson .Within a 10-minute walk of the hostel, you'll find Cottonwood Falls Park and Touchstones Museum. Also, Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus is within 3 miles (5 km) and Pulpit Rock is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Baldface Lodge - 3 min walk
  • Cottonwood Falls Park - 6 min walk
  • Touchstones Museum - 6 min walk
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 10 min walk
  • Whitewater Ski Resort - 18 min drive

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

Hostel near Cottonwood Falls Park in Nelson
As a guest of Dancing Bear Inn Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Dancing Bear Inn Hostel also features ski storage, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1908
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lockers available
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offers 11 accommodations with portable fans. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 8 spaces per unit)
  • Ski shuttle nearby

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 752370478

Property is also known as

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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 189 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location parking was only problem
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the most wonderful experience at the Dancing Bear Hostel. I stayed there for a night while I was evacuated due to fires. It was a very difficult situation for me. However, the accommodations were excellent. Most of all, Cindy at the front desk was absolutely incredible. She went above and beyond for me as I saw her doing for other customers as well. Cindy was friendly, professional and again, so incredibly helpful. She made my stay very comfortable and I would recommend the Dancing Bear, but most importantly, Cindy, very highly and I am looking forward to staying at this delightful establishment again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phyu Mar

clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Starsha, Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay at the Dancing Bear! Location is amazing, staff are friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

daphne, Brooks

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staffand clean facility
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Soleil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Elevated hostel living, great for a short term stay. Clean rooms and easy check-in/check-out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mang Lung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice tidy property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It felt like a great home, with super friendly staff, comfy beds and great common spaces
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, nice and friendly place

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023