Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Cottonwood Falls Park

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quadruple Room

Quadruple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Family Double Room

Family Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Nelson

At Dancing Bear Inn Hostel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Cottonwood Falls Park and Touchstones Museum. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities and ski storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Nelson hostel include Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus and Pulpit Rock.
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What's nearby

  • Baldface Lodge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cottonwood Falls Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Nelson & District Community Complex - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lakeside Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Pulpit Rock - 16 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smash Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Oso Negro café - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Diner - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel

Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Cottonwood Falls Park
As a guest of Dancing Bear Inn Hostel, you'll find a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Dancing Bear Inn Hostel also features ski storage, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Nelson hostel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1908
  • Ski equipment storage
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Locker space
Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offers 11 accommodations with portable fans. This Nelson hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Ski shuttle nearby
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 8 spaces per unit)

Things to do

  • Library
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1908
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 752370478

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Dancing Bear Inn Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 28 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel on 30 Oct 2025 start from AU$104.48, including 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.

Is parking available at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

Yep, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 8 spaces per unit).

Are there any beaches close to Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

The closest beach to Dancing Bear Inn Hostel is Shoreacres Beach (18.4 km).

Is there a spa on site at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

No, there is no spa at this property. Tea Garden Salon & Spa is a short 5-minute walk away.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

No, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel?

No, only service animals are allowed.