Dancing Bear Inn, Nelson, Canadá

Conveniently situated in Nelson's historic downtown, the HI-Nelson, Dancing Bear Inn is the perfect home base for travellers in search of the "Kootenay experience". Whether you are travelling alone or in a group, with your partner or your family, we offer a variety of flexible accommodation options that combine the ambiance of a bed & breakfast with simplicity and affordability.

With the traveller's budget, comfort and experience in mind, HI-Nelson offers a wide range of amenities.

We offer a fully provisioned guest kitchen/dining area where you can prepare your own meals, a guest laundry facility, a cosy common room with internet access and a library of books, and games. You'll also find secure storage, bike racks, ski lockers and on-site parking.

Frequently, the Dancing Bear Inn will host special events such as movie nights and potluck dinners, art openings and lectures. We are connected with a number of highly qualified experienced tour providers offering everything from scenic hiking and bicycle trips, to explorations of Kootenay Lake by kayak and sailboat. We facilitate connections between our guests and local residents who may speak the same languages, or share similar interests. We create community.

Unlike hotels, the Dancing Bear rents beds as well as rooms, and offers facilities which are common, rather than private. This means that most of the time, you're having an experience which is directly shared with other guests.

Our accommodation is simple, but extremely comfortable. We provide linens and duvets, but you make your own bed. Rooms are ‘retreat style’ without telephone or television. All of our beds are "bunk style."

We offer private twin rooms (2 single beds bunk style), private double rooms (1 double bed, 1 twin bed), dormitory beds and larger group rooms.

Many of our rooms feature an attractive washbasin/vanity, hardwood floors, hand crafted desks. All rooms offer secure storage. None of our rooms offer private bathrooms — Guests share clean, well appointed washrooms and showers.

We are located downtown on the main street, baker street, the number is 171 and we are right next to the Best Western

From Vancouver (East), Penticton, Osoyos, Kelowna, Spokane, Revelstoke, Nakusp

When you first come into town follow the city centre signs to a 4 way stop, turn right, look left and you will see the Best Western Hotel, we are right beside the Best Western

From Calgary (West), Creston, Fernie, Cranbrook, Salmo, Kimberly

When you come into town you go over the orange bridge and follow the traffic through town to the city centre. You will go through 3 traffic lights and come to a 4 way stop. Turn left, look left and you will see the Best Western, the hostel is right beside it.

Bus Station

If you want to walk, it takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre. Walk left along the water to Hall Street, then walk uphill 4 blocks until you get to Baker Street. Turn right and walk 5 blocks to 171 Baker Street, the Hostel is on your right next to the Best Western

You could also take a cab from the bus depot for about $5 to the hostel