Photo by Travel Rocks our World

Find hotels in Nelson City Centre, Nelson

Start date: Check-in selected.
To Date
End date: Check-out

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Tomorrow
Dec 31 - Jan 1
This weekend
Jan 2 - Jan 4
Next weekend
Jan 9 - Jan 11

Filter by

Guest rating
Guest rating
Star rating

Our top choices for Nelson City Centre hotels

View from room
Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge

Palazzo Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (547)
"Great place to stay"
Australia
Campbell
The price is NT$2,698
NT$3,102 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 23 - 2026/1/24
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Balcony view
Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge

Century Park Motor Lodge
5.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (326)
"Great stay - would stay again!"
Australia
Laura
The price is NT$4,225
NT$4,859 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 2026/1/11
Century Park Motor Lodge
Front of property
Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (468)
"Room was spotless and well situated for day trips from Nelson"
Canada
David
The price is NT$3,330
NT$3,830 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Quest Nelson
Signature Chalet, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar
Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B

Ah House Nelson City B&B
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
"Amazing hosts and a wonderful b&b! I can’t wait to visit again!"
United States
john
The price is NT$6,185
NT$7,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - 2026/1/11
Ah House Nelson City B&B
One Bedroom Family Apartment | Terrace/patio
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge

Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
3.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (440)
"Excellent service on checkin and checkout. Noisy area, though - lots of fireworks and outdoor partying very close by."
Canada
Steven
The price is NT$3,368
NT$3,874 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - 2026/1/9
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Reception
Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Rutherford Hotel Nelson
4.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (591)
"Great stay "
New Zealand
Bryce
The price is NT$4,425
NT$5,088 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Outdoor pool
Palms Motel

Palms Motel

Palms Motel
4.5 star property
Nelson City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (313)
"Comfortable stay, very close walk to the town center."
New Zealand
Jayde
The price is NT$4,996
NT$5,745 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - 2026/1/30
Palms Motel
Dining
Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers

Bridge Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (169)
"Great location, great staff. "
United States
Emily
The price is NT$1,439
NT$1,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 21 - 2026/1/22
Bridge Backpackers
Cookware/dishes/utensils
YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers

YHA Nelson - Backpackers
2.0 star property
Nelson City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (96)
"Nice place. Clean and good service. "
Denmark
Tanja
The price is NT$2,331
NT$2,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
YHA Nelson - Backpackers
Exterior
Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel

Tides Hotel
4.5 star property
The Wood, 0.6 km from Nelson City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)
"Very clean, tidy and up to an excellent standard "
Australia
natalie
The price is NT$3,908
NT$4,495 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
Tides Hotel
Seasonal outdoor pool
The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel

The Beachcomber Hotel
3.5 star property
Tahunanui, 3.3 km from Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (647)
"Nice tiday , quite and best customer service highly recommend , value for money "
Australia
Arshdeep
The price is NT$3,108
NT$3,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
The Beachcomber Hotel
View from room
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson

Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
3.5 star property
6.4 km from Nelson City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (872)
"Many broken promises: no pool, no gym, no restaurant. A 2 star motel at best"
United States
Rob
The price is NT$3,211
NT$3,693 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - 2026/1/19
Grand Arden Monaco Nelson
Bar (on property)
Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge

Harbourside Lodge
4.0 star property
Port Nelson, 1.4 km from Nelson City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (616)
"such lovely hosts and a cute and quiet little hotel. We slept with the door open both nights and drove to Milford sound one day. So close to the lake and town. Would definitely recommend"
United States
hollis
The price is NT$3,286
NT$3,779 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 22 - 2026/1/23
Harbourside Lodge
Standard King Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
4.0 star property
6.5 km from Nelson City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (505)
"Clean, comfortable room in a quiet area of town. Would definitley stay again. "
United States
Alan
The price is NT$3,632
NT$4,177 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 26 - 2026/1/27
The Honest Lawyer, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Exclusive House | Terrace/patio
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts

Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
3.5 star property
13.7 km from Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (56)
"Love that it's pet friendly and rural. Could do with a curtain over the window above the TV.... The fresh bread was divine"
Australia
Eve
The price is NT$3,568
NT$4,104 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - 2026/1/30
Appleby House & Rabbit Island Huts
Classic Two Bedroom Motel Sleeps 5 | Living area | 20-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, books
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
4.0 star property
Tahunanui, 4 km from Nelson City Centre
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (243)
"Great location,all staff were very welcoming an helpful I was looking after 2 small grandsons at the time,they just loved it:)"
Australia
Adele
Tahuna Beach Holiday Park
Ecotours
The Pear Orchard Lodge

The Pear Orchard Lodge

The Pear Orchard Lodge
3.0 star property
14 km from Nelson City Centre
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"Very pleasant stay and friendly people. Cheers Jason."
Australia
Jason
The price is NT$3,711
NT$4,268 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - 2026/1/12
The Pear Orchard Lodge
Front of property - evening/night
The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson

The Sails Nelson
5.0 star property
The Wood, 0.9 km from Nelson City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (708)
"Very friendly hosts and easy proximity to everything. "
Australia
Julie
The price is NT$5,289
NT$6,082 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - 2026/1/5
The Sails Nelson
Front of property - evening/night
Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments

Arrow Motel Apartments
3.0 star property
Tahunanui, 3.9 km from Nelson City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (96)
"This is my second time staying here with my little girl. The rooms are perfect for us. The staff are very welcoming and friendly, close to the beach and natureland zoo etc. We will be back again! "
Australia
Stephanie
The price is NT$2,555
NT$2,938 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - 2026/1/26
Arrow Motel Apartments
Luxury Spa Studio | Private kitchen | Mini-fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel

Avalon Manor Motel
4.0 star property
28.9 km from Nelson City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (205)
"The family that runs the motel does a great job."
Canada
Michael
The price is NT$4,583
NT$5,271 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 25 - 2026/1/26
Avalon Manor Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

Where to stay in Nelson City Centre

Find the best Nelson City Centre areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Tahunanui

Tahunanui is known for its beaches, and you can plan a trip to Tahunanui Beach Reserve and Natureland Zoo while you're in town.

Stoke

Stoke is noteworthy for its bars, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pic's Peanut Butter World and Isel Park.

Maitai

While visiting Maitai, you might make a stop by sights like Centre of New Zealand Monument and Waahi Taakaro Golf Club.

Nelson South

Unique features of Nelson South include the spas and restaurants. Make a stop by Fairfield Park or Victory Square while you're exploring the area.

The Wood

If you're spending some time in The Wood, Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park are top sights worth seeing.

Top Nelson City Centre Hotel Reviews

Quest Nelson

Quest Nelson

10/10 Excellent
"Spotless tidy good sized room, well located right in the edge of the CBD "
Shayne 2-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Quest Nelson

Frequently asked questions

What is Nelson City Centre like?
Nelson City Centre is a neighborhood that travelers like for its shopping. Be sure to check out Nelson Market and Queens Gardens as part of your Nelson City Centre travel plans.
What's a favorite hotel to stay in Nelson City Centre?
Based on Expedia customer reviews, Annick House Bed and Breakfast is the highest ranked property in Nelson City Centre. This B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Other favorite options in the area include Palazzo Motor Lodge and Chelsea Park Motor Lodge.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Nelson City Centre?
If you're searching for places to stay in Nelson, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 47 Nelson City Centre hotels and other accommodations to choose from.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Nelson City Centre, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals in Nelson City Centre.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Nelson City Centre?
For additional details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Nelson City Centre, head over to our customer service page.
What are the top things to see and do in Nelson City Centre?
Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, Nelson Provincial Museum, and Anzac Park. You could also plan a visit to Nelson Market or Flamedaisy Glass Design while you're in the neighborhood. Montgomery Square, The Suter, and Trafalgar Park are just a few of the places to visit in and around Nelson City Centre. Botanical Reserve and Fairfield Park are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Nelson.