Hostels in South Africa

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Most-visited cities for hostels

Cape Town

28 hostels

Durban

15 hostels

Johannesburg

12 hostels

Pretoria

3 hostels

Mossel Bay

4 hostels

Hermanus

4 hostels

Hazyview

3 hostels

Oudtshoorn

4 hostels

Wilderness

4 hostels

Marloth Park

3 hostels

Most popular regions for hostels

Western Cape

67 hostels

Gauteng

25 hostels

KwaZulu-Natal

23 hostels

Eastern Cape

18 hostels

Garden Route

15 hostels

Mpumalanga

11 hostels

Route 62

8 hostels

Overberg

7 hostels

Wild Coast

7 hostels

Klein Karoo

4 hostels

Free State

3 hostels

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,388 reviews

Welcome to Hermanus Backpackers, where comfort meets adventure! Perfectly located just 2625 feet from the Hermanus town center, our hostel puts you within easy reach of vibrant coffee shops,...

From $55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 109 reviews

Located in Muizenberg, within a 8-minute walk of Muizenberg Beach and 11 miles of Chapman's Peak, Adamastor Pty Ltd provides accommodations with a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property...

From $51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews

Located in Marloth Park, 22 miles from Crocodile Bridge, Kruger Park Hostel provides accommodations with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

From $75 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 331 reviews

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

From $51 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 346 reviews

Located in Soweto, 8 miles from Apartheid Museum, Lebo's Soweto Backpackers provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

From $35 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 206 reviews

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, shared lounge and free WiFi, Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS is located in Struisbaai, a 7-minute walk from Struisbaai Main Beach and 4.5 miles from...

From $32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 209 reviews

The Tree Top Village Urban Glamping is located on the main road of St Lucia, surrounded by restaurants and just across the street from the fresh fruit market.

From $48 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 530 reviews

Located 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.

From $42 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 941 reviews

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

From $74 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews

Located in Hazyview, 3.8 miles from Kruger Park Lodge Golf Club, Backpackers at Kanaan provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

From $26 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 600 reviews