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Our top choices for Nelson City Centre hotels

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Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (545)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Campbell
The price is P5,449
P6,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - Jan 24, 2026
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Balcony view
Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (325)
"Great stay - would stay again!"
Australia
Laura
The price is P7,965
P9,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 27 - Dec 28
Century Park Motor Lodge
Front of property
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (467)
"Room was spotless and well situated for day trips from Nelson"
Canada
David
The price is P4,784
P5,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Quest Nelson
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, (440)
"Excellent service on checkin and checkout. Noisy area, though - lots of fireworks and outdoor partying very close by."
Canada
Steven
The price is P6,566
P7,551 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Chelsea Park 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, (591)
"Great stay "
New Zealand
Bryce
The price is P7,606
P8,747 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
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 P12,379
P14,235 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Ah House Nelson City B&B
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 P8,819
P10,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Palms Motel
Shared fridge, microwave
Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (169)
"Great location, great staff. "
United States
Emily
The price is P2,712
P3,119 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Bridge Backpackers
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 P4,351
P5,003 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
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 P2,840
P3,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Downtown Backpackers
Exterior
Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge
4.0 star property
Port Nelson, 1.4 km from Nelson City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (616)
"such lovely hosts and a cute and quiet little hotel. We slept with the door open both nights and drove to Milford sound one day. So close to the lake and town. Would definitely recommend"
United States
hollis
The price is P6,712
P7,719 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Harbourside Lodge
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 P4,993
P5,742 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
The Beachcomber Hotel
Exterior
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 0.6 km from Nelson City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Very clean, tidy and up to an excellent standard "
Australia
natalie
The price is P5,352
P6,155 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Tides Hotel
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, (1003)
"good vale hotel , nice and clean , well kept hotel"
United States
Anil
The price is P5,833
P6,708 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11, 2026
The Hotel Nelson
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments

DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
5.0 star property
The Wood, 0.7 km from Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1388)
"Beautiful room - clean, quiet and modern. Great location."
Australia
Belle
The price is P5,651
P6,499 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 25 - Dec 26
DeLorenzo's Studio Apartments
Food and drink
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 0.9 km from Nelson City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (708)
"Very friendly hosts and easy proximity to everything. "
Australia
Julie
The price is P11,231
P12,916 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
The Sails Nelson
Interior detail
Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn

Admirals Motor Inn
3.5 star property
Nelson South, 0.9 km from Nelson City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (340)
"Staff are always friendly and happy. Room is well present with great space to relax in."
Australia
Brendon
The price is P6,766
P7,780 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Admirals Motor Inn
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, (225)
"Great stay"
Australia
Jason
The price is P7,565
P8,699 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Beaches Nelson
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel

Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 3.3 km from Nelson City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (152)
"The bathroom was dirty as heck but everything else was good "
Australia
Stacey
The price is P5,220
P6,004 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 29 - Dec 30
Castles Motel and Driftwood Motel
Interior
The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn

The Wheelhouse Inn
3.5 star property
Britannia Heights, 2 km from Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (227)
"A beautiful spot, with very helpful hosts – highly recommended! "
Australia
Huw
The price is P10,360
P11,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2026
The Wheelhouse Inn
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Where to stay in Nelson City Centre

Find the best Nelson City Centre areas and neighborhoods 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.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pic's Peanut Butter World and Isel Park.

Maitai

While visiting Maitai, you might make a stop by sights like Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club.

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.

The Wood

If you're spending some time in The Wood, Trafalgar Park and Founders Heritage Park are top sights worth seeing.

Top Nelson City Centre Hotel Reviews

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean, tidy and up to an excellent standard "
natalie 1-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Tides Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is Nelson City Centre like?
Nelson City Centre is a neighborhood that travelers like for its shopping. Be sure to check out Nelson Market and Queens Gardens as part of your Nelson City Centre travel plans.
What's a favorite 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 favorite options in the area include Palazzo Motor Lodge and Chelsea Park Motor Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able 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 accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nelson City Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top 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 neighborhood. 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.

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