Criterion Art Deco Backpackers
Location Great location — 6 attractions within walking distance
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About
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers is a hostel in Napier. It sits close to The Daily Telegraph building and Quay Gallery, about 0.8 km from Te Awa. It scores 3.6/5 from 194 guest reviews. Recent guests highlight The reception area is striking with the stunning art deco windows..
What guests mention
Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.
Amenities
Best for
station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km
Location
What's nearby
- The Daily Telegraph building0.1 km
- Quay Gallery0.1 km
- MTG0.1 km
- Trainworld0.2 km
- Community Arts Centre0.3 km
- Napier Urban Farmer's Market0.4 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) — 4.8 km → all hotels near NPE
- Nearest station
- Te Awa — 0.8 km
- Nearest beach
- Contentious Beach — 1.6 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 11.9 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- NZD
- Power
- Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Criterion Art Deco Backpackers?
From Criterion Art Deco Backpackers, the nearest station, Te Awa, is about 0.8 km away; Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) is around 4.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Criterion Art Deco Backpackers from the beach?
The nearest beach, Contentious Beach, is about 1.6 km from Criterion Art Deco Backpackers in a straight line.
What amenities does Criterion Art Deco Backpackers offer?
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers offers restaurant, spa & wellness.
How is Criterion Art Deco Backpackers rated?
Criterion Art Deco Backpackers scores 3.6 out of 5 across 194 guest reviews.
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