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The Art House Backpackers

Hostel in Napier

Hostel3.7 (76 reviews)
Rooms
9
Floors
2

Location Excellent location — 8 attractions within walking distance

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About

The Art House Backpackers is a hostel to stay in Napier. The hostel is close to Trainworld and The Daily Telegraph building, about 0.5 km from Te Awa. Guests rate it 3.7/5 across 76 reviews. Recent guests highlight Generous and humble host, very tidy kitchen and clean rooms..

What guests mention

Generous and humble host, very tidy kitchen and clean rooms.

Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.

Amenities

Free Wi-Fi

Best for

Car-free stay

station within 1 km (straight-line) · 2+ transit stops within 1 km · 3+ places to eat within 1 km

Location

What's nearby

  • Trainworld0.3 km
  • The Daily Telegraph building0.5 km
  • Napier Urban Farmer's Market0.5 km
  • MTG0.5 km
  • Quay Gallery0.6 km
  • Community Arts Centre0.7 km

Straight-line distances.

Within a short walk

🍽️ 70 places to eat🛒 6 supermarkets💊 6 pharmacies & clinics🚌 2 public-transport stops

Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.

Getting there & essentials

Nearest airport
Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) 5.1 km → all hotels near NPE
Nearest station
Te Awa0.5 km
Nearest beach
Contentious Beach1.9 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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you get to The Art House Backpackers?

From The Art House Backpackers, the nearest station, Te Awa, is about 0.5 km away; Hawke's Bay Airport (NPE) is around 5.1 km away (straight-line distances).

How far is The Art House Backpackers from the beach?

The nearest beach, Contentious Beach, is about 1.9 km from The Art House Backpackers in a straight line.

Does The Art House Backpackers have wifi?

Yes — The Art House Backpackers offers free wi-fi.

How is The Art House Backpackers rated?

The Art House Backpackers scores 3.7 out of 5 across 76 guest reviews.

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