Located on the beachfront close to Napier city centre YHA Napier has character, fantastic sea views (all the way to South America!), spacious rooms, cheerful staff and a convivial atmosphere. Originally a waterfront hotel this rambling survivor of the 1931 Napier earthquake is now a top rated backpacker hostel by Hostelworld.com customers.
Backpacker accommodation at YHA Napier includes comfortable twin, double, shared and single rooms all with bedside lights and lots of power points. The Napier hostel has a well-equipped kitchen, attractive cobbled courtyard and BBQ area and a TV room with a DVD player and free DVD's. Take some time in the lounge to read the poems and messages fellow backpackers have left on stones collected from the beach.
There's plenty to do in Napier and around the Hawke’s Bay, YHA Napier staff are happy to help you plan art deco, wine, food, gannet or sightseeing tours. This backpackers is close to Napier’s seaside attractions: National Aquarium and Kiwi House, Ocean Spa, Mini Golf and Museum. The hostel is also very close to the city centre, shops and supermarkets, cafes, bars, restaurants and takeaways and the cinema.
Napier/Hastings area has almost 200kms of cycle way and walking path with coastal wetland, river, scenic, orchard and vinyard sections. The coastal section is just across the road from YHA Napier. Bring your bike or hire one locally for a "great day in the Bay".
YHA Napier is considered to be one of the best hostels in New Zealand due to its beachfront location, homely atmosphere and knowledgeable staff who are committed to ensuring you make the most from your stay in the Napier and Hawke’s Bay region.
Facilities
