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Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation offers accommodation close to the centre in Hermanus. It has an outdoor pool, TV lounge and billiard table. Situated in a peaceful neighbourhood we provide a relaxed peaceful space for you to enjoy your activities and our beautiful town. The Accommodation is lovely! It starts with the personal. They gave me many ideas what we can do and what to expect in Hermanus. They showed me hiden spots at the card. We havent seen any whales in Hermanus. They booked us a kajaking tour for the next day. Unlucky we havent seen whales there. But that its the wildlife.. They tried everything they could, that we have a good days in Hermanus. The accomodation is very clean and has a Pool and a Little bar. Ive been traveling a lot. The Hostel stays under my top 7! I am going to highly reccommend it! Ps. We got lucky and we have seen now a whale in Gansbaai. :D Thank you for the staying. It was amazing!

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9.1
Wonderful
1,517 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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. The kitchen are neat.. Enough space to share with everyone.. Entertainment are also great space

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9.2
Wonderful
208 reviews
Price from
$31
per night

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. The location of the lodge is very strategic - it is super close to the main street. Vinthi, the owner, and her family members are super lovely - They helped me call some restaurants and check whether they sell bobotie. That's super nice of the family! The room is super spacious, clean, and comfortable. There are also plenty of parking spaces.

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9.2
Wonderful
575 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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. Everything The Big exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was always fresh and delicious, our private room was more than adequate and the location was perfect! It was so fun the meet other travelers visiting Cape Town and being able to make connections and go visiting together!

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9
Wonderful
922 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

Located in Langebaan, 48 km from Columbine Nature Reserve, Cozy Corner Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 4.3 km from Langebaan Golf Course, 17 km from West Coast Fossil Park and 19 km from Saldanha Harbour. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a garden view. Check in was easy and simple, I came quite late but it was still accomadated and I was able to get inside easily. The living area was nice and cozy, and the kitchen was clean and had all the essentials. The location is great as well

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9.2
Wonderful
18 reviews

Situated in Bloubergstrand, 500 metres from Blouberg Beach, At Rosies KiteHouse - see fine print for cancellation admin fee features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

CTICC is 18 km from the hostel, while Robben Island Ferry is 19 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 24 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. I would recommend @Rosies to everyone, their communication is excellent.

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10
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
$60
per night

With minimalistic and modern design, the hostel offers en-suite private and dormitory rooms as well as a unique air-conditioned pod accommodation. Features include extra long beds, reading lights, electric plugs and lockable storage space. Linen and towels are provided. Instalations, ubication, breakfast, staff's amability

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8.1
Very Good
2,690 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

The best backpacker bar in Cape Town, the Randy Warthog, is the ultimate spot to meet fellow travellers and make unforgettable memories! Located right in front of the hostel, our vibey bar serves up delicious grub from brekkie to dinner, and the best part? Our drinks won't break the bank! Join us for daily happy hour, epic event nights and a friendly atmosphere that'll make you feel right at home! Oh, and don't even think about leaving without trying our LEGENDARY burgers! Event nights include: Convenient location, friendly staff, safe

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8.6
Excellent
1,121 reviews

Villa Viva is a Guest House, a fresh, innovative social business, meeting and networking platform to share and express creative work, social projects and celebrating life. Villa Viva Cape Town spreads over 4 Victorian houses with high ceilings, wooden floors and tin pressed ceilings in one of the houses. The atmosphere, the people, the staff, the volunteers, everything was perfect. feels like home away from home:)

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8.5
Very Good
1,368 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Located in Cape Town and with Robben Island Ferry reachable within 3.6 km, SweetStay - Kloof Street provides concierge services, allergy-free rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is situated 5 km from V&A Waterfront, 5 km from Table Mountain and 6.1 km from CTICC. The accommodation features karaoke and a shared kitchen.

At the hostel, the rooms come with a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a shared bathroom with a shower, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer city views. from the time they open the door for you, you just feel welcomed. I spent 2 days there, which was so exceptional, it exceed my expectation. The breakfast was well prepared, shout out to the chef. Cleanileness was maintained everywhere around the place plus the network connection was superB. T

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8.4
Very Good
115 reviews
Price from
$39
per night

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