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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

2.0 star property
Explorers find a peaceful base near Cottonwood Falls Park at this welcoming hostel where garden views and relaxation come together naturally

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Dancing Bear Inn Hostel, near Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, offers a garden setting, library, in-room WiFi, and a relaxing terrace with gas grills for outdoor cooking. Travelers praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
The current price is ₹6,156
₹7,079 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
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About this property

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

  • Hostel near Cottonwood Falls Park
  • Located close to Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self-parking
    • A computer station, luggage storage and barbecues
    • Outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel boast comforts, such as premium bedding, in addition to
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Guidebooks and local maps

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 752370478

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

As of 23 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel on 2 Jun 2026 start from ₹6,156, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel located?

Located in the heart of Nelson, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cottonwood Falls Park and Touchstones Museum. Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus and Pulpit Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and common areas were clean and the staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It’s always clean and amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff, great property and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, kind staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

markus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great little place with historic pedigree. Quaint and pleasant building, with a wonderful staff. A stay in time, very much enjoyed the experience. Great work, keep up this wonderful landmark. Regards and many thanks. Markus Sturm
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying and The Dancing Bear is an incredible spot. The showers are hot, the mattresses are comfortable, and the staff are relatable. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant staff, easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple accommodations for our one night. There's a nice back garden to sit in and a cozy lobby/living room to relax in. Bathrooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great setting for talking with other travelers and location for knocking around Nelson. Nice lobbies and kitchen areas Shared bathrooms are on all the floors so that worked out OK So altogether a fun alternative to conventional hotels and beats tenting surrounded by RV's.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Soleil

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful character building. Very nice staff. Cozy room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Comfy dorm bed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot close to everything in town. Clean and tidy facilities. Not very sound proof in the rooms but that’s to be expected with the age of the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet (I had a room at the back) and comfortable. Check-in was a bit messy as someone didn’t show up for their shift at 4, and I had not received the email with check-in instructions. I was fortunately able to get in with someone else who called the appropriate number. The young Australian woman who took over was very professional and things went smoothly from there. I would definitely stay at the Dancing Bear pagain.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025