My partner and I stayed at the hostel for a week and found it very enjoyable. The location is great, the staff is friendly and knowledgable about the various activities in the area. The rooms were simple, clean and fresh, with large windows (lots of sunlight). We met wonderful people travelling from various countries who were also staying at the... more

My boyfriend an I stayed 2 nights at Dancing Bear Inn. Very beautiful hostel in Nelson. The hostel is very good located. This is maybe the best hostel I've ever seen. Very clean. Lovely rooms. Very special atmosphere at the lobby. We liked it very much. the staff was very friendly and it was a feeling like home. :) more

My husband and I stayed two nights at the Dancing Bear on our way back from a road trip to Vancouver. I was nervous about booking a hostel rather than a B & B, but had read good reviews and was attracted by the price! We loved it and hope to go back in the winter to ski. Not having... more

My husband, son (age 5) and I have stayed in a number of hostels in the last couple of years, and this experience did not live up to what we've come to expect. Knowing that this was an "award-winning" hostel, I expected to be blown away, but that was not the case. While it was an attractive building and very... more

This is a nice hostel with wonderful staff and friendly, international guests. Our only complaint is the location: it seems to be near a noisy bar where people party loudly most of the night (and also on the street outside). This may be fine for the younger set but if you are a romantic couple or family with kids you... more

I stayed at the Bear with my wife and daughter and had a wonderful time in this initmate and affordable hostel. It is not a luxury hotel, though the foyer has the feel of a tony ski lodge. The rooms are clean if small, and the staff is curteous and kind. The reason to stay at the Bear is that... more

My boyfriend and I stayed at Dancing Bear Inn at the begining of a RTW trip in Set 06. Having stayed at countless hostels since I have to say that this was one of the best hostels and a real highlight. The hostel is beautifully decorated and very very clean. All the rooms are light and airy and very comfortable.... more

dancing bear is in a great location in one of the most chilled out towns i've ever stayed in. accessible to all top eatery's and bars. twin rooms are a little on the small side and warm if staying in the basement however staff are very helpfull and freindly. living area is posher than you own living room and a... more

The Dancing Bear on Baker Street in Nelson British Columbia is one of the finest hostel's that I have had the pleasure to stay at. Super Clean and very comfortable, staff are friendly and helpful, although there isn’t a TV - it is by far the greatest hostel anywhere, it has a self service kitchen area and a laundry, if... more