Crash palace Napier

Napier · New Zealand

Crash palace Napier

HostelPunk Score
24% SHIT
Medium confidence 49 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 🍺 Bar
Other facilities (11)
Luggage Storage Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Key Card Access 24 Hour Security Common Room Free City Maps Free WiFi Pool Table Hot Showers

Prices

Dorms $18 / night
Privates $35 / night

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Recent reviews

Germany FEMALE 18-24 Apr 20, 2026 Atm 20%

küche und geschirr war immer dreckig

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France FEMALE 25-30 Apr 8, 2026 Atm 40%

not the best hostel Ive stayed at but staff was very nice and the location is unbeatable

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England FEMALE 25-30 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 60%

Perfect location, and friendly staff. It's a big old building which could do with a hoover but the ensuite and kitchen were clean and well organised. Experience couldn't have gone smoother, defo recommend

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Wales MALE 18-24 Mar 31, 2026 Atm 60%

Enjoyed time, a bit dirty (carpets, facilities etc.)

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 80%

Kitchen in the coed wing smelled rancid the whole weekend we were there, but other than that it was great!

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England FEMALE 18-24 Mar 27, 2026 Atm 40%

Showers were filthy and my room absolutely stank. Booked an en suite but only got a toilet - but that may have been my issue. Location is great.

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Malaysia FEMALE 25-30 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 100%

I really like the staff who welcome me and bless me for the tripI really appreciated how welcoming the staff were. They didn’t just check me in, but genuinely cared and even gave me kind wishes for my journey ahead. I also had the chance to meet wonderful people here. It’s such a warm and heartfelt place.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Mar 11, 2026 Atm 60%

Die Betten quietschen und wackeln bei jeder Bewegung, die Toiletten und Duschen sind winzig und nicht besonders sauber

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Ireland FEMALE Mar 2, 2026 Atm 80%

10min walk from where the book drop you located 2min away beach perfect located staff lovely

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Mar 1, 2026 Atm 100%

The downstairs kitchen and bathrooms were not the best. The snack kitchen could use a good clean and the bathroom showers were so small and left no room to change. But upstairs did offer a better kitchen and shower space! Staff were all very nice and bedding was all very clean. All in all it was a good stay and I think it’s just an old building and they are working with what they have.

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Austria MALE 31-40 Feb 22, 2026 Atm 80%

schönes hostel

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Australia FEMALE 18-24 Feb 15, 2026 Atm 80%

Great affordable little hostel! 1 minute walk to the centre an the private room had a huge window with a great view! Bathroom could have a bit of an upgrade but aside from that it was awesome!

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 40%

Es war sehr dreckig und nicht gut organisiert. Das Personal hinter der Rezeption war sehr unfreundlich und konnte nichtmal Hallo oder Tschüss sagen. Duschen so klein, dass alles nass wird. Vorhänge vorm Bett zwar vorhanden, aber auch nur halb dran gehangen. Würde nicht nochmal bleiben.

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Netherlands MALE 18-24 Jan 15, 2026 Atm 100%

Prima, douche was wel te klein voor mij, en badkamers hadden schoner gekund. Kamers zelf waren top, en fijne matrassen!

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USA FEMALE 25-30 Jan 13, 2026 Atm 40%

Identical experience to the previous review. Lots of permanent residents made the larger communal spaces and kitchen a bit awkward. Snack kitchen by the dorms was dirty along with the bathrooms. Space in shower too small to not get your clothes wet. Bed great but was shoved into a corner with another bunk so my locked space was blocked by the other bunk. Wouldn’t stay again. Staff could be hard to locate even with the desk button. Good location.

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USA FEMALE 18-24 Jan 10, 2026 Atm 20%

The kitchen here was absolutely revolting. Everything else was pretty fine, but the kitchen was so disgusting it ruined my experience. Bugs everywhere, everything was dirty, the fridges were entirely unorganized and had uncovered food rotting in them. Bedrooms were actually quite nice (comfy mattress, curtains for privacy, fans and outlets next to each bed) but got very stuffy. Location was pretty nice as well. If you don't use the kitchen/dining area, it's a fine place to sleep.

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Belgium FEMALE 31-40 Dec 26, 2025 Atm 80%

Nice staff, good location, okay for 1 night. The Floor/room smelled bad, you couldn’t open a window. The mattress was not very good, but happy about the curtain. Shower space was very tiny.

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Switzerland FEMALE 18-24 Dec 10, 2025 Atm 60%

The kitchen wasn't really clean and the people in there very reluctant. Overall the atmosphere seemed a bit oppressive... The 8 bed room doesn't provide any kind of storage room for your luggage hence everybody just stored their stuff somewhere. As you can imagine, it ended a bit in a mess.

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Sweden FEMALE Dec 9, 2025 Atm 60%

Charming hostel with friendly staff 🙏 ☺️

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Scotland MALE Nov 28, 2025 Atm 20%

The only thing I have an issue with was the kitchens. Dry food was left everywhere around the kitchens. The fridges were a mess. Prepared food was left in open containers, in tins. Pots. Plates etc. The fridges were absolutely filthy. I could not use them. I have never seen fridges like that in my life. Complete shame as the rest of the place is very clean

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