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The 10 Best Hostels in Mossel Bay, South Africa

Some of the best backpacker spots in Mossel Bay

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Set in Mossel Bay, 700 metres from Santos Beach, Hostel Villa Nova offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The property is 400 metres from the city centre and 2.1 km from The Point Beach.

The place is comfortable and clean

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8.1
Very Good
60 reviews
Price from
$23
per night

Located in Mossel Bay and with Santos Beach reachable within 300 metres, Mile Crunchers Backpackers & Hostelling provides express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. Featuring barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.8 km from The Point Beach, 200 metres from Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex and 200 metres from Post Office Tree. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, room service and organising tours for guests.

Great location! Fast communication, friendly and helpful staff!

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5.6
Review score
133 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Bay Vista Guesthouse is located in Mossel Bay and free WiFi access is available. The guesthouse features a communal terrace, tour desk and BBQ facilities.

Each room comes with a flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have a seating area and offers views of the mountain and sea.

Clean, well appointed kitchen, magnificent view of the bay.

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7.4
Good
240 reviews
Price from
$16
per night

Located in Mossel Bay, 2 km from Diaz Beach, The Backpack Shack provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also welcomes guests with a restaurant, a casino and a barbecue. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

At the hostel, each room includes a wardrobe.

Everything! Friendly and very helpful staff. Great facilities, breakfast. Management tops!!

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7.6
Good
38 reviews
Price from
$50
per night

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Budget travelers know there's no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: Save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $65.58
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 270 reviews
    Lovely view. Very clean, spacious and comfortable. Great location. Easy parking. Very safe.
    Kate
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $25.71
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,016 reviews
    It’s a really cool experience, and they’ve done a great job with the old train. It’s a perfect location to the beach and we had a quick dip in the morning, which is great fun! I’m not sure I wanna stay here for ages because it is quite tight, but I guess that’s what you get when you stay on the train. It felt very safe and the staff were very friendly on check-in. It’s also a great location to explore all Mossel Bay has to offer which is a lot!
    C
    Chuck
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews
    Beautiful views and great location. Safe. Lovely sized rooms, well equipped kitchen/dining area. Gas braai available. Very accommodating hosts with a wonderful and informative agent.
    Megan
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $25.71
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,016 reviews
    It’s a novelty to stay in a train so yes it’s not the most luxurious accommodation so expect hostel vibes (shared bathroom, small cabins for the standard room) but for us it was worth it for our one night stay (also fairly cheap!). We enjoyed staying right on the seafront with access to the beach, and surprisingly wasn’t too hot at night with the windows letting a breeze in.
    Leyla
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 89 reviews
    Great location. Close to the waterpark. Swimming pool in the complex, as advertised. The unit was relatively small, but nice and clean. Perfect if you're looking for a budget unit.
    Karin
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $39.35
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 187 reviews
    Wonderful host, Great location - very safe area, clean - absolutely spotless rooms. The complementary small breakfast snacks was a pleasant surprise and delicious. Everything was so well prepared. Highly recommended!
    Chad
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $94.44
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 96 reviews
    great location, feel very safe
    moshe
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $34.10
    5.6
    Scored 5.6
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 133 reviews
    A traditional hostel experience. Welcoming ,kind and helpful new owners,staff and other people staying there long term. Great company, quiet,comfortable bed,restful sleep. Clean and tidy. Tourist information and help,Pool table, games,T.V,large communal lounge area and separate large kitchen and dining area., small veranda to sit ,smoke and watch the world go by. Great location.
    Catherine
    Solo traveler
  • 7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 59 reviews
    Safe and clean apartment. Great location and in close proximity to all amenities.
    Rafiqa
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    Very clean and comfortable. Great location . Safe parking
    Sue2602
    Travelers with friends