Title: Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel with free parking, a quick walk to Cottonwood Falls Park ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/6b927289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/d124ebe9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/aded5997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/77253095.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/57b6a222.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Dancing Bear Inn Hostel, near Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, offers a garden setting, library, in-room WiFi, and a relaxing terrace with gas grills for outdoor cooking. Travelers praise the helpful staff. 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Laundry - Free WiFi - Parking included - Business services £51 includes taxes & fees 1 Oct - 2 Oct ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates # Tonight [Sept 16 - Sept 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-16&endDate=2025-09-17&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Tomorrow [Sept 17 - Sept 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-17&endDate=2025-09-18&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # This weekend [Sept 19 - Sept 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-19&endDate=2025-09-21&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) # Next weekend [Sept 26 - Sept 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&selected=10021484&PinnedHotelID=10021484&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 4 of 4 rooms ![Family Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/629aca71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Double Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Portable fan Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 4 - 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed ![Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/ab841013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Portable fan Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 4 Single Beds ![Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/7ac332c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews ### Highlights Heating Portable fan Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Twin Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10030000/10021500/10021484/0a1e9916.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room 8.0 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Heating Portable fan Separate bedroom Shared/communal kitchen - 120 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Nelson travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson.dx6133) [View more Hostels in Nelson](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nelson-Hostels.d6133-aaHostels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C49.49025%2C-117.29869&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lzMPu7VW78trC-cpHvBgQRrOfjo=) 171 Baker Street, Nelson, BC, V1L 4H1 ### What's nearby - Baldface Lodge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Cottonwood Falls Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Nelson & District Community Complex - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Lakeside Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Pulpit Rock - 16 min drive - 3.7 miles ### Getting around - Castlegar, BC (YCG) - 34 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Kootenay Baker Cafe Coop - ‬3 min walk - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min walk - ‪Smashburger - ‬3 min walk - ‪Cantina Del Centro - ‬7 min walk - ‪Oso Negro café - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel near Cottonwood Falls Park Located close to Touchstones Museum and Pulpit Rock, Dancing Bear Inn Hostel provides a terrace, a garden and a library. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and laundry facilities are available to all guests. Other perks include: - Free self-parking - Luggage storage, a computer station and outdoor furniture - Gas grills and smoke-free property - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel include amenities, such as free WiFi. Extra amenities include: - Heating and portable fans - Guidebooks and local maps ## 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 Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Property Registration Number 752370478 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Dancing Bear Nelson Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Nelson Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Nelson ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel on 1 Oct 2025 start from £51.07, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castlegar-Hotels-Dancing-Bear-Inn-Hostel.h10021484.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Dancing Bear Inn Hostel? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Dancing Bear Inn Hostel located? > Situated in Nelson, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Cottonwood Falls Park and Touchstones Museum. Selkirk College Tenth Street Campus and Pulpit Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dancing Bear Inn Hostel Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.2 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 135 8 - Good 56 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 3 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katharine 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay on a budget ##### Katharine Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachelle 15 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great stay ##### Rachelle Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin 31 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful place with reasonably priced rooms and great vibes. ##### Benjamin Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Natalya 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really friendly and helpful staff, great property and good location ##### Natalya Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryson 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Bryson Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lena 17 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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. ##### Lena Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia L 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved my stay here. Will definitely stay here again. ##### Patricia L Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard 25 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Always a cozy stay when visiting Nelson! ##### Richard Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Great setting for talking with other travelers and location for knocking around Nelson. Nice lobbies and kitchen areas Shared bathrooms are on all the floors so that worked out OK So altogether a fun alternative to conventional hotels and beats tenting surrounded by RV's. ##### Kris Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Pleasant staff, easy to work with ##### Mark Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Loren 14 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Exceptional for a hostel. ##### Loren Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlo 28 Mar 2025 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly staff and clean facility ##### Marlo Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent stay will definitely be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt 15 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great value! ##### Matt Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Starsha, Maria 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Had a great stay at the Dancing Bear! Location is amazing, staff are friendly and knowledgeable ##### Starsha, Maria Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad 2 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place ##### Brad Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Andy 18 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location ##### Andy Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon 14 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It's a nice, affordable place to stay, and I will recommend it to others. I gave 4 stars for Property condition and facilities because there is a broken chair in the hall, and it seems the paint of the doors is quite old. ##### Sharon Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlo 11 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities As always, nice and friendly place ##### Marlo ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron 5 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great little hostel, right downtown. Good couple spots to hang out in hostel, very welcoming staff. ##### Aaron Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marie-Soleil 9 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Elevated hostel living, great for a short term stay. Clean rooms and easy check-in/check-out ##### Marie-Soleil Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 22 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It felt like a great home, with super friendly staff, comfy beds and great common spaces ##### Michael Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlo 3 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice and clean place ##### Marlo Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley 28 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Dancing Bear Hostel is one of our favorite places to stay! Nelson is one of my top favorite cities of all time <3 Can't wait to go back! ##### Ashley Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marlo 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Clean and convenient ##### Marlo Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Tofino Resort & Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Tofino-Resort-Marina.h1054456.Hotel-Information) > > [Long Beach Lodge Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Long-Beach-Lodge-Resort.h1892359.Hotel-Information) > > [The Crimson Jasper](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-The-Crimson-Jasper.h28261.Hotel-Information) > > [Alt Hotel Halifax Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Halifax-Hotels-Alt-Hotel-Halifax-Airport.h6159326.Hotel-Information) > > [Lake Louise Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Lake-Louise-Inn.h74992.Hotel-Information) > > [Bear Lodge - 3 Bedroom Luxurious Log Cabin, Private Hot Tub and Mountain Views](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Hotels-Bear-Lodge-3-Bedroom-Luxurious-Log-Cabin.h22621943.Hotel-Information) > > [Castle Mountain Chalets](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Castle-Junction-Hotels-Castle-Mountain-Chalets.h6508769.Hotel-Information) > > [Banff Gate Mountain Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canmore-Hotels-Banff-Gate-Mountain-Resort.h5900828.Hotel-Information) > > [Baker Creek By Basecamp](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Baker-Creek-Mountain-Resort.h7710611.Hotel-Information) > > [Alpine Meadows Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clearwater-Hotels-Alpine-Meadows-Resort.h12489764.Hotel-Information) > > [Prestige Oceanfront Resort, WorldHotels Luxury](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Victoria-Hotels-Prestige-Oceanfront-Resort.h4423936.Hotel-Information) > > [Eagle Bluff Bed & Breakfast](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Prince-Rupert-Hotels-Eagle-Bluff-Lighthouse-Bed-Breakfast.h10119974.Hotel-Information) > > [Jasper Inn & Suites by INNhotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Jasper-Inn-Suites-By-Sunrise.h32667087.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Whitby by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Oshawa-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Whitby.h456085.Hotel-Information) > > [Black Rock Oceanfront Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tofino-Hotels-Black-Rock-Oceanfront-Resort.h2432309.Hotel-Information) > > [Glacier House Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Revelstoke-Hotels-Glacier-House-Resort.h2832756.Hotel-Information) > > [Emerald Lake Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Hotels-Emerald-Lake-Lodge.h191535.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chilliwack-Hotels-Harrison-Hot-Springs-Resort-And-Spa.h553971.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Lake-Louise-Hotels-Fairmont-Chateau-Lake-Louise.h22503.Hotel-Information) > > [Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penticton-Hotels-Penticton-Lakeside-Resort-And-Conference-Centre.h17500.Hotel-Information) > > [Moberly Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Hotels-Moberly-Lodge.h11765247.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn by Hilton Sydney](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Membertou-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-By-Hilton-Sydney-Nova-Scotia.h4905064.Hotel-Information) > > [Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kamloops-Hotels-Sun-Peaks-Grand-Hotel-Conference-Centre.h888272.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunshine Mountain Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sunshine-Hotels-Sunshine-Mountain-Lodge.h894279.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Fairmont-Jasper-Park-Lodge.h24928.Hotel-Information) > > [Pine Bungalows](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Pine-Bungalows.h37405792.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Express Pembroke by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pembroke-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Express-Pembroke.h5598436.Hotel-Information) > > [Pyramid Lake Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Pyramid-Lake-Resort.h487039.Hotel-Information) > > [Whistler's Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Whistlers-Inn.h920356.Hotel-Information) > > [Forest Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Jasper-Hotels-Sawridge-Inn-Jasper.h126160.Hotel-Information)