Hostels in South Africa

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Most visited cities for hostels

Cape Town

30 hostels

Durban

15 hostels

Johannesburg

11 hostels

Pretoria

3 hostels

Mossel Bay

4 hostels

Hermanus

4 hostels

Hazyview

3 hostels

Oudtshoorn

3 hostels

Wilderness

4 hostels

Marloth Park

3 hostels

Most popular regions for hostels

Western Cape

69 hostels

Gauteng

24 hostels

KwaZulu-Natal

23 hostels

Eastern Cape

18 hostels

Garden Route

16 hostels

Mpumalanga

10 hostels

Route 62

7 hostels

Overberg

7 hostels

Wild Coast

7 hostels

Free State

3 hostels

Klein Karoo

3 hostels

The 10 Best Hostels in South Africa

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Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation

Hostel In Hermanus

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,...

T
Theresa
From
Australia
Great hostel. We had the family room with own toilet. The staff was more than friendly and welcoming. The value for money was great and it’s only a short walk in to town
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,368 reviews
Price from
€ 49.32
1 night, 2 adults

Adamastor Backpackers

Hostel In Muizenberg

Set in Muizenberg, within 700 metres of Muizenberg Beach and 17 km of Chapman's Peak, Adamastor Backpackers offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

R
Richard
From
Uganda
BIM has a cozy little backyard where you can chill and relax the day off. The staff is very friendly, helpful and kind - and the beds and other facilities are all in great condition. I would highly recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 112 reviews
Price from
€ 42.75
1 night, 2 adults

Kruger Park Hostel

Hostel In Marloth Park

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.

P
Paul
From
France
I had an amazing stay, everyone was super friendly and welcoming, we had breakfast and dinner altogether and the place feels more like a big family house than a hostel ! The hostel is really well situated next to Kruger and inside Marloth Park you can explore by bike, you’ll be able to see Giraffe zebras koudou etc The halfday safari is definitely a must, I could see all the big 5 thanks to Martin he is the best guide !
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
Price from
€ 73.95
1 night, 2 adults

Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hostel In Hermanus

Zzzone Boutique Hostel is attractively located in Hermanus, and has a private beach area, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

S
Sabrina
From
Switzerland
Most of all: The staff was superb! Caring, helpful and very friendly. The place is perfectly located in the city center and all the nice restaurants and shops are close by.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews
Price from
€ 45.27
1 night, 2 adults

Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS

Hostel In Struisbaai

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...

A
Andrew
From
South Africa
The value for money is extremely good especially when you tag someone along to share the bill. The staff are very friendly and the place itself exceeded my expectations. The place has a beautiful outdoor area, a braai area, a pool table, a pool, clean and simple rooms, a self serving kitchen with all the necessities, parking area in the shade and a bar. Overall amazing and I'll definitely go again. 10/10
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
€ 29.12
1 night, 2 adults

The Tree Top Village Urban Glamping

Hostel In St Lucia

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.

N
Nina
From
France
Great stay at Urban Glamping. The staff is very caring and the location is amazing, I totally recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 195 reviews
Price from
€ 45.27
1 night, 2 adults

Nothando Backpackers Lodge

Hostel In Plettenberg Bay

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.

N
Nicholas
From
United Kingdom
Wonderful kitchen facilities, communal area and helpful hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews
Price from
€ 39.98
1 night, 2 adults

THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

Hostel In Cape Town

THE BIG is a newly renovated Luxury Hostel in Green Point, Cape Town and is the first of its kind.

G
George
From
New Zealand
Really comfortable and safe place to stay. Great vibe, very friendly staff and a great breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 933 reviews
Price from
€ 68.64
1 night, 2 adults

Backpackers at Kanaan

Hostel In Hazyview

Located in Hazyview, 6.1 km from Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club, Backpackers at Kanaan provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

L
Lukas
From
Norway
Nice and modern facilities close to Hazyview. I really loved the calm environment and can definitely recommend this place to other backpackers!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
€ 25.41
1 night, 2 adults

Cozy Corner Backpackers

Hostel In Langebaan

Located in Langebaan, 48 km from Columbine Nature Reserve, Cozy Corner Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

A
Ann-Kristin
From
Germany
I had a longer stay at cozy corner and really enjoyed it. Everyone was nice and super helpful!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
Price from
€ 67.77
1 night, 2 adults
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