Hostels in South Africa

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1. Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Great, central location, great price. There is no airport shuttle."
Canada
Oleksiy
The price is ¥1,850
¥4,614 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Urban Hive Backpackers

2. 91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"staff was friendly"
United States
fabrice
The price is ¥6,120
¥7,038 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
91 Loop - Hostel

3. never at home Green Point

never at home Green Point
5.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, location, amenities, cleanliness and vibes. I would definitely stay again."
Canada
Zachary
The price is ¥13,316
¥15,313 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 25 - Nov 26
never at home Green Point

4. Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
4.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25 reviews)
"Great place i loved it "
United States
Lionel
The price is ¥11,451
¥13,169 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

5. never@home Hermanus

never@home Hermanus
2.0 star property
Westcliff
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"
South Africa
Elzabe
The price is ¥8,897
¥10,348 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
never@home Hermanus

6. never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Wakwanza
The price is ¥10,829
¥12,453 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23
never at home Kloof Street

7. Mandela Rhodes Place

Mandela Rhodes Place
Cape Town City Centre
5.4 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"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 ¥11,991
¥11,991 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Mandela Rhodes Place

8. Kruger Park Hostel

Kruger Park Hostel
2.0 star property
Nkomazi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"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
The price is ¥9,295
¥10,898 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Kruger Park Hostel

9. Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
2.0 star property
Somerset West
4.8 out of 10, (5 reviews)
"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
The price is ¥6,561
¥7,555 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

10. Atlantic Point Backpackers

Atlantic Point Backpackers
4.0 star property
Green Point
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (95 reviews)
"Awful stay. 1) Unhelpful and unfriendly staff 2) No towels were given despite being promised 3) Not all lights work in the room 4) Not all windows close 5) Random staff come into your room unannounced while you sleep (despite being a private room). お勧めできない"
United Kingdom
Daniel
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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