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Featured Hostels in South Africa

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (111)
"I enjoy my time in the hostel."
United States
Anatolii
The price is Rp1.157.189
Rp1.330.767 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
Private King/Twin | WiFi, bed sheets
91 Loop - Hostel
91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (125)
"Had a wonderful stay at 91 Loop. The location is great and I enjoyed the free breakfast each morning. The staff is friendly and my room was comfortable and clean. Would highly recommend."
Canada
Garth
The price is Rp578.219
Rp664.952 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
91 Loop - Hostel
Beach
Never at Home Kloof Street
Never at Home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Ideal location Helpful staff"
United Kingdom
Gareth
Never at Home Kloof Street
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (49)
"Muy cómodo, todo lo tiene cerca, muy limpio, muy buena atención, excelente ambiente "
Mexico
America
The price is Rp782.974
Rp900.420 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Shared Dormitory (6 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Atlantic Point Backpackers
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (95)
"Not stating the truth on their booking site. Driver does not operate airport as mentioned. Nightshift receiption Guard leaves a late arrival exposed to dangers of the thiefs walking around. I had opened a criminal case and is awaiting this false pretences of services to be handles by a criminal court. Plus when l arrive on this booking "my booking was cancelles without any notice and again the same business and now other employes try to coverup the crime of the case l made and police said...
Ireland
Karen
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Exterior
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (5)
"My experience at this hotel was a far cry from what was advertised. Upon check-in, I was surprised to find additional charges, including nightly parking fees despite ample parking space available onsite, as well as a R250 per person damages deposit, which I declined to pay, leading them to take my driver's license as collateral. The floors, made of black polished concrete, were a constant source of frustration as stepping out of the shower inevitably resulted in blackened feet. I must commend...
South Africa
Eric
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
Terrace/patio
Urban Hive Backpackers
Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (73)
"I booked a 6-female room which is advertised as a three bunkbeds. To my surprise, it was not. It was 2 triple bunks. The room was tiny and messy. There were suitcases, shoes, backpacks, and random items on the floor making it nearly impossible to walk inside the tiniest room. There were not enough outlets to support 6 people in the room and the little power source available was being hogged by others. It was a challenge trying to charge my after having a long travel day. The shower clogged. Hair...
United States
Nelly
The price is Rp217.771
Rp500.873 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Urban Hive Backpackers
Outdoor pool
Villa Viva Hostel
Villa Viva Hostel
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115)
"Loved the Vibe at Villa Viva. "
Germany
Jennifer
Villa Viva Hostel
Exterior
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (7)
"The atmosphere was good and friendly. Staffs were helpful and the lodge is in a secured environment."
United Kingdom
Dickson Osaro
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
Property grounds
Birchway's Backpackers
Birchway's Backpackers
1.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Perfect Backpackers in Pretoria, Hatfield . Just around the corner from tuks sports grounds, and shopping centers. Super friendly, clean and safe."
Ireland
Andrew
The price is Rp388.608
Rp436.584 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Birchway's Backpackers
Outdoor pool
A Sunflower Stop - Hostel
A Sunflower Stop - Hostel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (58)
"Gostei bastante da estadia, todo mundo super atencioso, nao tive problema algum"
Brazil
Fernando
A Sunflower Stop - Hostel
Terrace/patio
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
4.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (40)
"We found our luggage had been stolen from while inside a locked private room. After bringing this to the attention of staff they told us the footage had been deleted and several staff lied to us in the process. At the police station we learned this was a known problem for this property. Other guests need to be careful around the staff of this place."
United States
William
The price is Rp612.762
Rp704.676 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Kruger Park Hostel
Kruger Park Hostel
2.0 star property
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"This place is great, dynamite really. Close enough to Kruger, great and knowledgeable and energetic hosts, know so much about the birds and animals, and lots else, a cool international vibe, and more fun than I've had traveling in a long time"
South Africa
Maurice
Kruger Park Hostel
Reception
Mandela Rhodes Place
Mandela Rhodes Place
5.4 out of 10, (6)
"I have stayed there in the past and it’s just as nice today as it was years ago."
United States
gregory
The price is Rp2.150.300
Rp2.150.300 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Mandela Rhodes Place
Courtyard
Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive
Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive
2.0 star property
The price is Rp898.379
Rp898.379 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive
Exterior
Auberge Gardebs
Auberge Gardebs
3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
Auberge Gardebs
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (191)
"It was amazing as always to stay at Santos Express. The staff is great. Good food, great views and a great location"
South Africa
MEV WJ
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
Garden view
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
2.0 star property
Johannesburg Youth Hostel
Garden
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (6)
"Nous avons séjourné ici afin d'approcher la culture et l'histoire sud africaine, ce que nous avons retrouvé auprès des propriétaires des lieux. Nous étions 2 adultes et 2 enfants en bas âges. Les grandes et les petits on trouvé leur place, même dans le tuk tuk auprès de madi pour faire un tour de quartier! venez y c'est génial !!"
France
Hélène
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel
Exterior
Rosebank Boarding Hostel
Rosebank Boarding Hostel
1.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (7)
"It was smelly "
South Africa
Marcia
Rosebank Boarding Hostel
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Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Everything was great. The gardens and natural pool were a surprise and delight. Option to have decaf coffee at breakfast would have been welcome. "
Stephen 1-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport

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South Africa Hostels information

Number of reviews
815
Accommodation
95 Hostels
Lowest Price
Rp436.584
Highest Price
Rp2.150.300

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