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Archies Bunker Backpackers

14 Herschell Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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41 reviews 41 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

The host was just amazingly friendly. I didn´t book a hostel for Napier and everything was full but then I stumbled upon this, yay! Don´t think Napier is worth to stay in for more then a couple of hours but this hostel made it ok.

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Bournemouth
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9 reviews 9 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

We stayed one night. The room was basic, but very clean and nice. Showers were a bit of a walk, but that's hostel life. Grant couldn't have been more helpful. He has only been there less than a year, I understand, and has plans to make it better.

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Napier
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 December 2012

Probably the best hostel that I've stayed in. Grant and Lisa were super helpful and extremely nice and friendly. Stayed there for a month and enjoyed every day. The atmosphere is exceptional and trying to find things to do is easy as the managers could tell you what is good to do. Sad to be leaving such an awesome hostel.... More

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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 December 2012 via mobile

Cool place, with mostly working backpackers so the place stays lovely and quiet during the day, but still had lots of people around in the evening socialising. Plenty to do around and in town and Grant (the manager) will be more than happy to help you out with places and directions. Really enjoyed my stay here

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Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We were there early August and I think it's fair to say that this is not Napiers busy time! We only saw one other person in the hostel and we couldn't even find a restaurant that was open in the evening! The hostel is ok, definitely not the best we stayed in whilst travelling for 2 months but also not... More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2012

Pleasant and tidy place to stay! Cheap and friendly, close to everything in napier, car parking outside. Can't find a downside with this place! Would definitely recommend to anyone. is perfect for friends travelling on a budget, or a family. the service provided was great and helped us through the booking process, (we were first timers). Everyone staying there was... More

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Auckland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

On a first trip to Napier just recently I stayed here. The place is very clean, with basic kitchen, bathroom amenities etc. Was always tidy and clean. Is based in the city centre within easy walking distance of all things required, and most of the tourist stuff (except wineries). I had booked a single room but was upgraded to a... More

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Langar, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

Friendly staff welcomed us into this hostel based in a lovely old building close to the town centre. We booked a double room and were given a family room with a double bed and bunk beds in the room. The room was very clean and modern and whilst there was TV and hair dryer, there were no towels. Would stay... More

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dubai
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

Stayed here 4 nights.Thought the place was Ok except for the showers until my last morning ..The owner got extremely angry with me because i checked out 30 minutes late and was moving to a different backpackers in the area.Initially refused to give me back my key deposit until he evenually relented.Very immature behaviour indeed.

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Dunedin
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2011

Stayed here for over 5 weeks. After only a few days Doug had got work for us, which continued for the entire length of the stay. Both he and Rachel did their best to ensure that the quality of everything was top notch. Good equipped kitchens, many well functioning showers. Large dorm space, even in the fewer bed dorms. Large... More

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Address: 14 Herschell Street, Napier 4110, New Zealand
Region: New Zealand > North Island > Hawke's Bay Region > Napier
Hotel Style:
Ranked #15 of 28 Speciality lodging in Napier
Price range (per night): S$19 - 85
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Napier's finest Backpackers Accommodation facility. We are situated opposite the Napier museum, in a quiet tree-lined street within sight of the Napier information centre and only metres away from shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. We provide low cost, clean, comfortable accommodation. Our facility sleeps over 50 people in spacious surroundings. We have two large lounges; both with Sky TV, DVD players and an extensive DVD library which is free to guests. One lounge is a peaceful retreat, while the other provides a pool table, large screen TV, board games etc. Off the main lounge we have a deck and large BBQ, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the traditional kiwi way of life. ... more   less 

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