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WhiteHouse Backpackers Lodge

816 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4G4, Canada
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Spokane, Washington
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

My friend and I were pleasantly surprised to discover this cute little gem of a hostel in the heart of Nelson, BC. The rooms were cute and clean, the kitchen was ample, and the service was impeccable. I will definitely be back!

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Kelowna, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This is a lovely hostel, we were in the heritage room which was great. There is a good kitchen and lounge as well. The location is very close to downtown and walking distance, We were there in winter, will have to visit in summer.

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Great house/hostel, great vibes,great location. I recently did a 'snowboard the kootenays' trip with a buddy and we stayed here for a night. When I got home I told my girlfriend that we had stayed in hostels and I actually said to her "this is one hostel that I would proudly take you to, it's as classy as a hostel... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

I had such a great time at the whitehouse lodge, all the staff was super friendly and very helpful, as well with most of the guests that stayed. The community kitchen is great, makes for a good conversation starter:) I highly recommend it and I'll definitely be back soon!

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Kelowna, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

We stayed in a private room and I was very impressed. The whole hotel was very clean and the staff were helpful, efficient and friendly. Great location too and the price is cheap. Would definately recommend.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013 via mobile

This hostel was phenomenal. The location was perfect, conveniently close to everything. The people were amazing and gave us a ton of stuff to do. The room was clean and perfect for my college group of friends. I would highly reccomend it. I've stayed in a lot of hostels and this one was stellar! Overall great experience. If you are... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Stayed in a private room, this is one of the cleanest and smartest backpackers I've stayed in. Lovely sitting room in an lovely house with loads of original features. Friendly place to stay although the kitchen is a little cramped if using it at busy times. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Nelson.

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Caloundra, Australia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Absolutely stunning little place. Clean, well decorated, good shower and the saff were amazing. Walking distance to town where you find the best organic restaurants. Buy the whitewater cookbook by Shelly adams well worth it.

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Prague, Czech Republic
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

I stayed in this hostel for 2 nights in Feb 2013. Had really good overall experience starting with booking the double room on the phone with a friendly receptionist. Location is central, no problem with parking. Our double room was clean,comfy, quiet and inexpensive. Standard hostel kitchen. Room to dry your ski boots and gear. Great info board about local... More

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Queenstown, New Zealand
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

My boyfriend and I were exploring Nelson and ended up at this property by accident actually but it was a very welcomed mistake. This place was nice, clean, affordable and super close to everything we wanted to check out in town. I would definitely stay there again.

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Additional Information about WhiteHouse Backpackers Lodge

Address: 816 Vernon Street, Nelson, British Columbia V1L 4G4, Canada
Region: Canada > British Columbia > Kootenay Rockies > Nelson
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 6 Speciality lodging in Nelson
Price range (per night): $37 - $56
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Discover this graciously restored Victorian residence welcoming travelers from around the world. Friendly guest-house atmosphere where you’ll truly feel at home! Facilities include spacious lounge, fireplace, wood floors, guest kitchen/dinging, BBQ, garden, veranda, views & more! Delightful private & share rooms offer great value. Rates include free internet, pancake breakfast and on-site parking. Convenient downtown location. ... more   less 
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