Dancing Bear Inn

Name: Dancing Bear Inn
Address: 171 Baker Street, Nelson, ca

Location: 171 Baker Street, Nelson, ca

Star Rating: 8.8 Stars

Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

About this Property

Welcome to The Dancing Bear Inn Hostel!

Convenient Location: Situated in the heart of beautiful British Columbia, our hostel is surrounded by charming restaurants, quaint cafes, scenic walks, and a mesmerizing waterfall, offering guests a true taste of local life.

Comfortable Accommodations: Each room and dormitory is equipped with both cooling and heating systems for your comfort. Shared bathroom facilities are well-maintained, while select rooms feature a vanity and ensuite sink for added convenience.

Entertainment and Recreation: Unwind in our cozy shared lounge, where guests can socialize, relax, and enjoy a variety of board games, creating unforgettable memories during your stay.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of comfort and adventure at The Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? Book now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important Information

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.

Policies

Check-in: 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Ski storage
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
CCTV outside property
Process in place to check health of guests
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
Ski storage
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Art gallery on site
Japanese garden
Snow sports gear
Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

Family Room

Offering a wardrobe, parquet floors and heating, this family room includes a shared bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Earplugs
Quadruple Room

This quadruple room features a shared bathroom, parquet floors and heating. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Fan
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Earplugs
Double Room

Each private double room features cooling and heating systems. Double rooms have an ensuite sink with mirror and one bunk bed (double-sized lower bunk and single sized upper bunk). Bathroom facilities are shared and located throughout the building. Twin rooms are located on the upper floor.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Desk
- Fan
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Earplugs
Twin Room

Each private twin room features cooling and heating systems. Twin rooms have an ensuite sink with mirror and one bunk bed (single-sized lower bunk and single-sized upper bunk). Bathroom facilities are shared and located throughout the building. Twin rooms are located on the upper floor.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Desk
- Fan
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Earplugs
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Each male dormitory room features cooling system and heating systems. Bathroom facilities are shared. Please note that guests under 18 years old cannot be accommodated in this room type.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Fan
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Linen
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Earplugs
Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room

Each mixed shared dormitory features air cooling/heating system and French doors leading to outside gardens/patio. Dormitories are mixed and hold up to 8 people. There are four bunk beds (single-sized lower bunk and single-sized upper bunk). Bathroom facilities are shared and located throughout the building. Dorms are located on lower floor.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Fan
- Toilet
- Heating
- Tile/marble floor
- Linen
- Toilet paper
- Trash cans
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Key access
- Earplugs

Guest Reviews

George (9/5): -
Krzysztof (10/5): -
Jose (8/5): Good 3 day stay! - I loved the atmosphere. In the mornings people would just be in the lobby and chat, also the rooms were pretty nice. Everything was pretty clean. Also, staff were friendly and helpful. One of the staff told us about one spot for us to visit, and it was the lighthouse. It was beautiful, we are grateful that she told us about it. Only 2 things. One were the bed sheets/mattress. The mattress was sunken in the middle so it was a bit uncomfortable. Also, the bed sheets, they were clean I believe, but every night before bed it left me really itchy, and I would scratch myself to sleep. Second, was one of the showers on the top floor with the toilet. The showerhead is a bit too high, and it couldn't be adjusted, it was hard for me and my family to shower well because we are on the shorter side.
Norma (9/5): -
George (10/5): All good! - Wonderful staff, great location, amenities (bathrooms & kitchen) very nice. Nada
Hannah (9/5): Simple but cozy - 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. 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.
LILIA (8/5): -
Erin (8/5): -
Kenneth (9/5): It was excellent - It was great Parking could be organized better
Leonardo (10/5): Great and cheap place to stay, great location close to restaurants and bars - Free ski rack and also to dry your ski boots. well located. Baker Street is the main street of Nelson. lots of bars and restaurants at walking distance. Nice place to meet backpackers not enough showers/ bathroom , you have to go up or downstairs.
Hannah (6/5): Pretty good (: - Perfect location and super reasonable price. Was very grateful for somewhere to stay (: Rooms were kept very warm which made resting uncomfortable. I was confused about the parking.
Dana (10/5): Great location, great staff, great room! - This was a beautiful spot that was very clean. The bunk beds are so comfy, the showers were very clean, and the staff was super friendly and accommodating. Plus the location was perfect - you just walk right out of the building and you're on the main drag. We couldn't get there our first night because the ferry was down, and the staff were very accommodating. 5/5 stars! It was all great!
DouMonart (10/5): -
Karen (8/5): -
Life (7/5): Excellent all in all. - We meet people and you have instant friends when you go out around town. Hard to get out of top bunk when your roomie is below and a night table is also at the bottom of the stairs provided.
LahraG (8/5): -
Laura (10/5): - Comfortable beds, great location, very clean
Molly (10/5): Good value, comfortable, convenient - Great communication. Good value. Comfortable.
Jasmine (9/5): -
Ben (6/5): -
Jesse (10/5): - Cozy place, well kept, and well stocked in kitchen. Excellent location, 25min to Whitewater, right downtown.
PETER (10/5): Fab ! Once I settled in. Incredible location for an amazingly inexpensive price. - I enjoyed no tv, friendly staff and people. Great hostel type atmosohere More bathrooms..
Turner-Collinge (10/5): One of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. Really great communal chilling area, dorms and bathrooms were clean, same with k - Well kept hostel, cozy communal area, clean dorms Nothing!
Pulling (10/5): Cosy Hostel in Nelson - Everything was great! No faults. Stayed in an 8 room dorm, clean beds clean dorm and good vibes amongst travellers. Awesome kitchen facilities with fridge and gas-top. Bathrooms were great with plenty on each level. Super close to everything you want to see in the town of nelson. Cyndi manages the hostel, she is more than welcoming. Great place to stop in for a night or a week! Nothing
Alex (10/5): -
Christie (9/5): -
Artem (9/5): Would return. - Location, parking, beds. The sleep was very good. Mattress and pillow super comfy. I checked the carbon dioxide level (I’m geek) - and ventilation was better, than in a tent (around 1000 ppm)! Taking in account I was hiding on a lower shelf behind towels. Stuff is awesome. The kitchen and overall the downstairs space felt kinda industrial. Not very cosy.
Ravi (10/5): -
Billy James (10/5): I recommended those who want to sleep for one night. - I like the place even though we rent the bed space, the place are clean. It's good for travelers that need to stop for 1 night.
Tracy (8/5): My husband has never stayed in a hostel before. He would definitely stay based on his experience her - The facilities are excellent. Other clients were respectable and cleaned up after using the kitchen. Depending our room could geta little chilly
Jon (10/5): Good tim - Clean af A little expensive, but we also had nice rooms and the world exploded in 2020
Magnus (7/5): -
Patricia (7/5): -
Meg (7/5): Really great location with friendly staff, clean and homey vibes -
Tracy (8/5): Fantastic, was unexpectedly surprised - Great cooking facilities, love the patio off the kitchen Minimum parking
Laurenne (8/5): -
Munroe (8/5): -
Anna (9/5): -
Clint (9/5): -
Stephanie (8/5): Would stay here again. - Convenient location for where we needed to be at a good price. Staff were very friendly and helpful when we had to extend our stay. We finished our task early and would have liked to have headed out on the road the same day as we had a long trip to make, but were told it was too late to cancel our last night, so ended up staying and being held up by all the road closures.
Lauren (10/5): Friendly, helpful staff and great facilities. - Great location on the main street.
Falat (9/5): -
Jill (9/5): -
Olivia (8/5): - The location and the friendly staff Room was a bit cramped
Ayukawa (8/5): Fav place to stay in Nelson - The communal kitchen is wonderful. As is the sitting room. People staying at a hostel have interesting stories and seem to be more authentic. The mattress was a bit thin. Very basic, but then again, this is a hostel.
Matt (10/5): This was my first time in Nelson and first time staying in a hostel, it was a great experience and I would definitely st - Excellent location, clean, quiet, cozy and tons of character. That I had to leave
Wickson (7/5): -
Kirsten Morfeld (8/5): - Fin og rimelig overnatting midt i Nelson
Shuwen (8/5): -
- Elaine Hyde (10/5): - So friendly, comfortable and peaceful
Phoebe (1/5): - When I got there alone it was locked, I did not check in and they charged me for my stay even though I never checked in or stayed the night Being charged without my consent
Natasha (8/5): - 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.
Isaac (6/5): Fine. Way too expensive. - Location. Great front desk staff (sydney). Many washrooms and showers. Insanely expensive for a hostel.
Pierre (10/5): -
Bats33 (9/5): -
Brooke (6/5): - Great location in downtown Nelson.
Jan (8/5): -
Chia-Yen (7/5): -
Val (8/5): -
mavis (10/5): -
Martha (10/5): Wonderful place to stay. Great building and location, clean and comfortable -
Lynne (10/5): - Location was perfect.. Extremely clean and facilities were excellent.. Would stay again when in Nelson
FRANCIOSA (9/5): Really good - Location; price; cleanliness Limited parking
Mary (9/5): A wonderful hostel in the heart of Nelson. -
Marie (7/5): - We liked having a kitchen to cook our breakfast and lunches. Room was too hot at times
Jackie (7/5): -
Mohammadi (9/5): - Everything was great Parking spot was hard to find. On the back side of the building there was a small parking and some people parked their car the way that no els can fit his car even though there was enough space, and no one was checking on the one.
Dale (8/5): - Rooms clean and comfortable
Martin (10/5): -
Catherine (6/5): Accommodations very basic. - Location on the Main Street was handy. It was a very basic tiny room with a bunk bed. The place could use some freshening up. Hallway floors seemed dirty and guests are asked to remove their shoes.
Wanita (8/5): -
Genevieve (8/5): - Good location, some parking spots in the alley behind the hostel Few washrooms. Shower and toilet together, so had to wait sometimes.
Jenny (8/5): All good overall - Bathroom a little fresher
Khamlichi (10/5): -
Bruno (10/5): -
Sorren (9/5): Hostel Comfort - Great location allowing you to walk through the city center. The co-ed dorm was booked full but still clean with friendly occupants. The large fully stocked kitchen allows you to cook and store food on your stay. The hostel has an easy layout with multiple common areas to unwind and connect with others.
allen (9/5): -
Sage (10/5): Would definitely stay again, one of the best hostels I’ve stayed at. - The location was excellent, staff were so nice, and the room was very clean and spacious. The parking is very limited
Catherine (7/5): Belle visite de la jolie ville de Nelson! - Très bien situé, c’est l’option la moins chère car en plus de sauver des sous sur l’hébergement, il est possible de cuisiner sur place et d’y déposer sa nourriture. Dormir à plusieurs peux occasionner des difficultés avec les horaires. Il manquait mon drap, j’ai pensé qu’il n’en fournissait pas, lorsque je me suis informé, on m’en a donné un. Il faut juste le savoir.
Andrew G. (7/5): - Nice location, cozy style, nice and helpful stuff. You can't turn off the vent in a ceiling, and it was making noise all night.
Colleen (10/5): Great Place - I love this place. I'm a repeat customer. The location is great, the beds are comfortable, the staff is very friendly and the place is clean nothing
Virginia (8/5): I stayed one night explored the evening and again in the am, suited my needs for exploring Nelson - Great location, easy to walk to restaurants and shops. It’s a historic building , clean , convenient location. Simple, and reasonably priced.
Amanda (10/5): A lovely hostel with a good kitchen that is well stocked - It was exactly as described. It is very simple but clean and welcoming . The kitchen facilities were excellent
Mary (9/5): - Lovely welcome at the reception. Several areas to sit and relax. Comfy beds. Nothing not to like
Anthony (9/5): -
Dan (7/5): -
nicole (7/5): - Excelent location. For the price is worthy.
Katharine (10/5): - Great place to stay on a budget
Nick (8/5): -
Holly (6/5): -
Elizabeth (8/5): -
Jason (9/5): -
Patrik (7/5): -
Bryson (10/5): - 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.
Amanda (10/5): A unique quirky place.Clean and simple with great kitchen facilities - I like the simplicity and the facilities for cooking and eating in an outdoor patio
Sarah (9/5): - Lovely, clean hostel in perfect Nelson location. Staff and facilities all excellent. Visitors should be aware that the hours the Reception is closed also means the hostel itself is locked to non-guests. ie: if you're arriving a few hours before check-in time and hoping to ditch your bags, this won't be possible. Staff are super helpful and I'm sure would try to accommodate if given enough notice, but I reached out two days before arrival and didn't receive a response. I checked out in the morning, but I imagine you might have a similar issue if wanting to leave bags after checkout. Bag storage is typically one of the benefits of staying in a hostel/hotel rather than an AirBnb, so if there was a better way to accommodate this, that would be fabulous! Otherwise an excellent place.
Lena (8/5): - 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.
Verified traveler (8/5): - Love this place!!
Kardev (5/5): -
Kenneth (8/5): - Social areas are cozy.