Hostels in South Africa

9.1 Superb 1,520 reviews

Welcome to Hermanus Backpackers, where comfort meets adventure!

Perfectly located just 800 metres from the Hermanus town centre, our hostel puts you within easy reach of vibrant coffee shops, restaurants, boutique stores, and art galleries. The Hermanus cliff path and seaside are only 400 metres away — keep an eye out for whales and dolphins! Hermanus is world-famous for its whale watching. We’re also just a 10-minute drive from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus’s award-winning wine route.

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9.3 Superb 251 reviews

Set in Marloth Park, 36 km from Crocodile Bridge, Kruger Park Hostel offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. With a shared lounge, the property also features a terrace, as well as a bar. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

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9.1 Superb 267 reviews

Zzzone Boutique Hostel is attractively located in the centre of Hermanus, and features a private beach area, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mt Hebron Nature Reserve is 27 km from the hostel and Kleinmond Golf Course is 34 km away.

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9.0 Superb 225 reviews

At the hostel, every room has a desk and a patio with a mountain view. Joy River Backpackers provides certain units with river views, and each room has a kettle. The units will provide guests with a fridge.

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9.1 Superb 373 reviews

Set in Soweto, 13 km from Apartheid Museum, Lebo's Soweto Backpackers offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a tour desk, along with free WiFi. Guests can make use of a bar.

The hostel offers a children's playground. You can play billiards at Lebo's Soweto Backpackers, and the area is popular for cycling.

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9.1 Superb 197 reviews

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, shared lounge and free WiFi, Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS is set in Struisbaai, 600 metres from Struisbaai Main Beach and 7.3 km from Agulhas National Park. The property is located 31 km from Shipwreck Museum - Bredasdorp, 32 km from De Mond Nature Reserve and 7.5 km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests.

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9.1 Superb 275 reviews

The Tree Top Village Urban Glamping is situated on the main road of St Lucia, surrounded by restaurants and just across the street from the fresh fruit market. The hostel features 2 large swimming pools with sundecks, pool loungers and gazebos.

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9.2 Superb 576 reviews

Situated just a 15-minute walk from Central Beach, Nothando Backpackers Lodge features a garden, shared lounge area and fireplace for BBQs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Nothando Backpackers Lodge is located only 500 metres from the Plettenberg Bay Central Business District, and 1 km from the Birds of Eden aviary. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 8 km away.

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9.1 Superb 988 reviews

Free parking is available, a tour desk can help to organise any day excursions and an airport shuttle at a charge. THE BIG is centrally located just a 5 minutes' walk to V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, The BIG offers a choice of modern private room or dormitory room accommodation. It features a pool, braai facilities and free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast.

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9.6 Exceptional 6 reviews

Situated in Cape Town, 6.1 km from CTICC, Forest Hill Backpackers features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. Located around 7.5 km from Robben Island Ferry, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9.2 km away from V&A Waterfront. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.7 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

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