Dancing Bear Inn | Hostel in Nelson

8.7 (348 Reviews) |   12 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  15 Guests
Nelson Hostel | Dancing Bear Inn

12 Bedroom Hostel in Nelson

Located in Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a grill. The hostel has family rooms. With a shared bathroom, some units at the hostel also have a garden view. Guests at Dancing Bear Inn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nelson, like skiing and cycling. West Kootenay Regional Airport is 25 miles away.

Dancing Bear Inn is located in Nelson.

This 12 Bedrooms Hostel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Guest Services, Child Friendly, TV, and several others. This is a good star rated property and has over 348 reviews with the average score of 8.7 . Coming to Nelson and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hostel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 12 Bedrooms Hostel if you want to learn more about this place in Nelson. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Dancing Bear Inn in Nelson is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Dancing Bear Inn”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hostel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
TV
View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Skiing
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Parking
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
  • Parking on site
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Skiing
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Canoeing
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
Guest Services
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • Key access
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kits available
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Skiing
  • Ski storage

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pet Policy
Pets are not allowed

House rules, to ensure a comfortable stay, guests are required to conduct themselves in a responsible manner within the hostel and must not act in any way that disturbs other guests. any guest(s) who, in the opinion of staff, compromise the comfort, safety or security of other guests, staff or local residents, will be asked to leave the hostel premises and will not be given a refund. there is a zero tolerance policy for any blatant disrespect to staff. outside visitors of guests are not permitted in the hostel past 8pm, there is no smoking, vaping or use of illegal drugs permitted anywhere on the property. a $250 fee will be charged to the room should the no smoking policy be disregarded and you will be asked to immediately leave the property. the burning of incense or candles on site is not permitted, quiet hours are 10pm-7am. please be mindful of other guests sleeping during this time and keep noise to a minimum. the dancing bear inn is intended for travelers. guest stays are limited to 14 days and we reserve the right to ask for onward travel. we reserve the right to restrict the usage of the hostel by locals living within 31 mi of nelson, age requirements, the age requirement for booking is 18 years old. anyone under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. to book a dorm. the age requirement is 18 years old. children ages 14 to 17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in a shared dormitory. children 13 years of age or younger are not permitted in dorm rooms unless the room has been booked privately, booking policy: a valid visa or mastercard is required to make and confirm all bookings. we do not accept american express cards. we have the right to pre-authorize the card to ensure it is valid of up to $100, canadian debit visas cannot be used to make and confirm a booking. a valid passport or government issued photo id is required for check in and must match the credit card on file, if arriving later than 8pm, it is your responsibility to contact the hostel as further information/instruction is needed, a cancellation fee equivalent to one night's stay will be charged to any reservation canceled/modified less than 48hrs (before 4pm local time) prior to check in, in case of a no-show booking, a fee equivalent to one night's stay will be charged to the card file and all consecutive nights will be canceled, for group bookings of 8 or more people, a 50% deposit is required. dependent on the size and length of stay, cancelations can be anywhere from 14-30 days prior to check in. this is regardless of how the booking was made (directly or through a third party website), a $20 fee will be charged for unreturned room keys, in the event of any damage to the property or items within it, you authorize the dancing bear inn to charge your credit card for the full cost of repair or replacement.guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian, please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. you can use the special requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Reviews

Value for money:
9.05
Location:
9.59
Staff:
9.4
Facilities:
8.7
Comfort:
8.74
Cleanliness:
8.97
Hannah
May 4, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
USA
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: We only stayed one night in a private bunk room but loved the simple but cozy hostel accommodations. It was spotlessly clean and tidy. Prime location on the main street of Nelson so you can easily walk to eat and shop. The staff who helped us check in were so nice and accommodating. This is a fantastic value for a place to stay with no frills.
Negative: I loved having a sink in the individual room. It would have been even better to have a hand towel and a little table beside the pedestal sink to set makeup and things on.
Summary: Simple but cozy
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 14 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Full bed(s) Bed

Living Area

Desk

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Earplugs, Key access, Fan, Trash cans, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 11 m2
1 Bunk bed Bed
Twin Room

Living Area

Desk

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Earplugs, Key access, Fan, Trash cans, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Earplugs, Key access, Fan, Trash cans, Heating, Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Quadruple Room
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 14 m2
4 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Earplugs, Key access, Fan, Trash cans, Heating, Lockers, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Linens

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Room Type: Bed in Dorm
Room Size: 28 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Toilet paper, Shower, Towels, Toilet, Shared bathroom

General

Earplugs, Key access, Fan, Trash cans, Heating, Lockers, Tile/Marble floor, Smoke Alarm

View

Garden view

Bedroom

Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed
Family Room
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 23 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
1 Bunk bed Bed

Bathroom

Towels, Shared bathroom

General

Earplugs, Key access, Fan, Trash cans, Heating, Smoke Alarm, Hardwood or parquet floors

Bedroom

Wardrobe or closet, Linens

Room amenities

Socket near the bed, Clothes rack

FAQ's

Is this Dancing Bear Inn pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Dancing Bear Inn?

Check-in time for Dancing Bear Inn starts counting from 4:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Dancing Bear Inn have a swimming pool?

No, this Dancing Bear Inn does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Dancing Bear Inn?

Best-rates for the Dancing Bear Inn starts from $63 per night with includes TV, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Skiing, Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Kitchen, Parking, View, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Guest Services, Child Friendly with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Dancing Bear Inn a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hostel Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hostel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Dancing Bear Inn wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Dancing Bear Inn has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Dancing Bear Inn?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Dancing Bear Inn indicates 1 day stay policy at this hostel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Dancing Bear Inn?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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