Nelson City Centre Travel Guide
Nelson
Visit Nelson City Centre
Popular places to visit
Christ Church Cathedral
After visiting Christ Church Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Queens Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Queens Gardens, a lovely green space in Nelson. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's volcano viewpoints.
Nelson Market
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nelson Market during your stay in Nelson. Wander around the parks or enjoy the area's cafes.
Nelson Provincial Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Nelson Provincial Museum in Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
The Suter
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Suter during your trip to Nelson. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre
After visiting Nelson I-site Visitor Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Nelson. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Things to do
Nelson: Guided Quad Biking Tour Through Forest and Farmland
Nelson: Cable Bay Adventure Park Skywire Experience
Top hotels in Nelson City Centre
Quest Nelson
Excellent, staff also worked with me very well long distance on change/ refund
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Rutherford Hotel Nelson
Spotless rooms quietness and friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Palazzo Motor Lodge
Clean room, check in staff was friendly and great nearby places to eat! Thanks for a great stay!
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Century Park Motor Lodge
Nice room with balcony. Affordable laundry services on site. Walkable to Nelson centre.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Bridge Backpackers
I arrived before 3.00pm got the key from the safety box and waited in the lounge till 3.00. The room wasn’t cleaned at all and the old bed clothes still there. I rand the phone number for the night manager (the only number inside in the hostel) he came and was complaining that I rang before his shift ...
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Chelsea Park Motor Lodge
Clean, close to centre of town and very friendly owner and staff.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nelson City Centre
The Wood
While visiting The Wood, you might make a stop by sights like Founders Heritage Park and Trafalgar Park.
Beachville
Though Beachville may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Queens Gardens.
Washington Valley
Though Washington Valley may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
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.
Stepneyville
While Stepneyville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
Port Nelson
While Port Nelson may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Trafalgar Park and Nelson Market.
