Hostel · Napier
Toad Hall Accommodation
8.4
434 reviews10-minute walk from centre, rooftop terrace, BBQ area, pool table, relaxed social vibe.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–40
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
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Napier
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- A day
- ~NZ$95
- Best
- Oct–Apr
- Dorms from
- NZ$30
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Cultural gem
Why Napier
- One of the world's most complete collections of Art Deco buildings, with guided walking tours and a famous annual festival in February
- Gateway to the Hawke's Bay wine region, with over 70 wineries and cellar doors accessible by bike along flat trails
- Cape Kidnappers is home to the world's largest mainland gannet colony, with thousands of birds nesting on dramatic coastal cliffs
Napier is a coastal city on New Zealand's North Island, famous for its stunning Art Deco architecture rebuilt after a devastating earthquake in 1931. Sitting at the heart of the Hawke's Bay wine region, it blends heritage charm with world-class vineyards, a dramatic gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers, and seasonal fruit-picking work that draws backpackers from around the globe. It is one of the sunniest cities in New Zealand, making it a reliable stop on any North Island itinerary.
A day in Napier
- Hostel dorm
- NZ$35
- Food
- NZ$28
- Transport
- NZ$8
- Activities
- NZ$25
- About a day
- NZ$95
Where to stay in Napier
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- THToad Hall Accommodation
8.4 · NZ$30–40 dorm · 10-minute walk from centre, rooftop terrace, BBQ area, pool table, relaxed social vibe
- KPKennedy Park Resort
8.2 · NZ$30–40 dorm · large holiday park with backpacker cabins, pool, and communal kitchen; good for longer stays during fruit-picking season
- ABArchies Bunker
7.6 · NZ$30–40 dorm · located in the last original Art Deco building, opposite Beach Domain, continental breakfast included
- SLStables Lodge Backpackers
7.6 · NZ$30 dorm · cosy, centrally located near the railway station, free parking and winter heating, from $30/night
- CACriterion Art Deco Backpackers
7.5 · NZ$30–40 dorm · Spanish Mission-style building, free continental breakfast, free WiFi, mixed and female dorms
- TAThe Art House Backpackers
7.2 · NZ$30–40 dorm · beachfront location on Marine Parade with sea views
Hostel · Napier
Kennedy Park Resort
8.2
250 reviewsLarge holiday park with backpacker cabins, pool, and communal kitchen; good for longer stays during fruit-picking season.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–40
- Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Pool
Hostel · Napier
Archies Bunker
7.6
114 reviewsLocated in the last original Art Deco building, opposite Beach Domain, continental breakfast included.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–40
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
Hostel · Napier
Stables Lodge Backpackers
7.6
291 reviewsCosy, centrally located near the railway station, free parking and winter heating, from $30/night.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Napier
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers
7.5
305 reviewsSpanish Mission-style building, free continental breakfast, free WiFi, mixed and female dorms.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–40
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
Hostel · Napier
The Art House Backpackers
7.2
253 reviewsBeachfront location on Marine Parade with sea views.
- Dorm bed
- NZ$30–40
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Napier
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Culture · Napier
Attend the Art Deco Festival in February, when 40,000+ visitors celebrate with vintage cars, jazz, and period costumes
Food · Napier
Browse the Napier Urban Farmers' Market on Saturday mornings for local produce and cheap eats
Nature · Napier
Cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails through vineyards and along the coast on a self-guided wine trail
Cycle the Hawke's Bay Trails through vineyards and along the coast on a self-guided wine trail (bike hire from $65 NZD/day)
- Price
- NZ$65
Tours · Napier
Explore the National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade
Explore the National Aquarium of New Zealand on Marine Parade ($29.50 NZD adult entry)
- Price
- US$29
Tours · Napier
Go wine tasting at Mission Estate, New Zealand's oldest winery, or one of 70+ cellar doors in Hawke's Bay
Nature · Napier
Hike to the summit of Te Mata Peak for panoramic views over Hawke's Bay
Hike to the summit of Te Mata Peak for panoramic views over Hawke's Bay (free; 30-minute drive from Napier)
Tours · Napier
Stroll Marine Parade at sunset and check out the Pania of the Reef statue, Napier's answer to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid
Food · Napier
Swim and soak at Ocean Spa on Marine Parade, with heated pools, spa pools, and a sauna
Swim and soak at Ocean Spa on Marine Parade, with heated pools, spa pools, and a sauna ($20 NZD adult entry)
- Price
- NZ$20
Nature · Napier
Take a guided Art Deco walking tour through Napier's heritage precinct
Take a guided Art Deco walking tour through Napier's heritage precinct (from $33 NZD per person; daily at 10am year-round)
- Price
- NZ$33
Nature · Napier
Visit Cape Kidnappers gannet colony, the world's largest mainland colony, by guided tour or a free 4-hour return walk at low tide
Visit Cape Kidnappers gannet colony, the world's largest mainland colony, by guided tour (from $98 NZD) or a free 4-hour return walk at low tide (check tides before setting out)
- Price
- NZ$98
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