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The 10 Best Hostels in Napier, New Zealand

Some of the best backpacker spots in Napier

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At the hostel, all rooms are equipped with a desk, bed linen and a balcony with a city view. At Bluewater Lodge, each room has a shared bathroom with a shower.

Pania of the Reef Statue is 1.6 km from the hostel, while Bluff Hill Lookout is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay, 7 km from Bluewater Lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Great stay for the price. clean and tidy. Comfortable bed. Great Location.

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6.7
Review score
116 reviews
Price from
$24
per night

Napier Art House Backpackers offers accommodation in Napier city centre. Free WiFi is provided and most rooms have ocean views.

McLean Park is 1.1 km from Napier Art House Backpackers, while Pania of the Reef Statue is 600 metres away. Restaurants, museums and the i-Site are all within 5 minutes' walk. The nearest airport is Hawke's Bay Airport, 5 km from Napier Art House Backpackers.

Host was very friendly and helpful. Location is "ocean-front" - just across the road from the beach. The InterCity coach stop is several blocks away - but walkable. Supermarkets are a few minutes away by foot. In brief - a great place to stay while exploring Napier.

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7.3
Good
135 reviews
Price from
$21
per night

Toad Hall Hostel is a 4-minute drive from the National Aquarium of New Zealand. Te Mata Peak is a 20-minute drive away.

The property offers private and dormitory style rooms. Some have private bathrooms and some have shared bathrooms. All rooms are heated.

Lovely accommodation with great roof terrace, super friendly staff and awesome breakfast! Homemade bakery at its finest!

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7.8
Good
594 reviews
Price from
$61
per night

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Hostels that guests love in Napier

  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 135 reviews
    The seafront location. The friendly atmosphere. The comfortable mattress. The chatty manager, Arthur. It's rather like an old style youth hostel, with the friendly vibe and the alcohol ban, but without the other YHA restrictions.
    John
    Australia
  • From $139.40 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,738 reviews
    Great to have secure parking, especially as travelling alone. I didn't mind paying for assigned car park, as it felt safer than on the street. Great location and friendly staff, very helpful. It was very quiet for being placed near CBD. Enjoyed my stay.
    Janine
    New Zealand
  • From $109.58 per night
    5.8
    Scored 5.8
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 169 reviews
    comfy bed, TV with reasonable number of channels, enough space and warm, descent shower. budget accommodation - cheap and cheerful but many things did the job.
    Juliet
    New Zealand
  • From $60.88 per night
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 594 reviews
    Breakfast - good selection available plus hot drink variety Room - upgraded, clean with comfortable bed, en suite. Reception - friendly warm reception with a tour of the facilities. As a backpacker’s hostel, excellent value for money.
    P
    Philip
    New Zealand
  • From $96.79 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,471 reviews
    Great location. Good budget hotel that provides comfortable bed and hot shower for an overnight stop over if you are on the road.
    Starryjoey Starryjoey
    Australia
  • 6.2
    Scored 6.2
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 139 reviews
    It’s a great location right by the seafront and centre of town. There’s cheap all day parking at the end of the street. The lady at the front desk was lovely.
    Catriona
    United Kingdom
  • From $100.44 per night
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 628 reviews
    Quirky, great location, safe and friendly environment. The sunroom was a lovely place to relax.
    Richard
    New Zealand
  • From $101.66 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,857 reviews
    Great location, staff excellent, room was a little small but bed comfy and not too noisy. Lovely balcony to watch the sunset and have a drink. The shower wasn’t great and there was no kitchen sink to wash dishes so we did them in the bathroom. We are a young couple so had a fun time regardless, the price is great for the location, and the bed was comfy. The staff gave us the same room for an extra night as I’d messed up the booking, it’s a great place to stay if you don’t mind budget and not a fancy pants place.
    Rebecca
    United Kingdom
  • From $139.40 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,738 reviews
    Great location - close to everything and felt really safe, especially for the car.
    Juanita
    New Zealand
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 22 reviews
    The apartment is in a great location in the center of town. It feels safe with locked gates and doors. It was also very clean and organised.
    A
    Anonymous
    New Zealand

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