Criterion Art Deco Backpackers

First thing I see walking through the doors of this "establishment" is a pile of large, putrid smelling garbage bags. Walking past that and trying not to gag, into the main area I see gormless...

This is the worst hostel I've ever stayed in. Since there is not many turists in New Zealand, the place was nearly empty except for some people who seemed to live there semi-permanently, so there...

Stayed 2 nights and loved Napier, and this backpackers was one of our favourites in 4 weeks The beds are probably the low spot but everything else was first class. The manager does a great job and...