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Compare 120 Hostels in South Africa with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

Private King/Twin | Bed sheets
91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104)
"Good hotel, good location. Breakfast is good although same everyday but it’s free and tasty. Room was big good bathroom. Only problem they didnt have towels the day we arrived and had to wait to next day. "
The price is ¥4,726
¥5,435 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18
91 Loop - Hostel
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 Bed) | Beach/ocean view
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (141)
"Really enjoyed my stay on The Santos Express train Royal coach. Very unique experience . Right next to the beach . Great outdoor space . Falling asleep to the sound of the sea and waking up to amazing view of the sea"
The price is ¥3,598
¥4,138 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
Terrace/patio
Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (63)
"Very homey and I love that "
The price is ¥1,944
¥4,522 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 1 - Jun 2
Urban Hive Backpackers
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Outdoor pool
Villa Viva Hostel
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (106)
"I LOVE this place!!! Architecturally & environmentally so pleasant, flowing interesting. Kind & friendly staff. Clean, quiet. I could stay forever"
The price is ¥4,526
¥5,319 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25
Villa Viva Hostel
Hiking
Never at Home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (7)
"The place is just too noisy, do not stay here if you want to get any sleep. When doors close it vibrates through the whole building plus the noise of people drunk leaving the bar and running through the corridors and stairs is too much."
The price is ¥8,090
¥9,303 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Never at Home Kloof Street
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91)
"Regular annual trip to Cape Town for rugby sevens great place to stay and staff great help there is a supermarket next door so very convenient place "
The price is ¥8,971
¥10,317 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
Shared Dormitory (6 Bed Mixed Dorm) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Atlantic Point Backpackers
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94)
"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...
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (46)
"The staffs are great people and always ready to help you out ."
The price is ¥6,080
¥6,992 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Terrace/patio
MoTown by Mojo - Hostel
2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (11)
"Everything was awesome "
MoTown by Mojo - Hostel
Exterior
Rosebank Boarding Hostel
1.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (3)
"For the price it works and is safe and clean and in a wonderful location walking distance to Rosebank mall"
The price is ¥3,106
¥3,572 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Rosebank Boarding Hostel
Courtyard
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4)
"At reception, they were friendly and helpful but our wasn't up standard...e. g no tv, toilet paper, towels "
The price is ¥9,743
¥11,290 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
Basic Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi
The surf shack
3.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Really awesome little surf house and surf school in Hermanus . Sarah the owner really took care of all our needs and organised all our surfing lessons and a very special whale boat trip to see the southern wright whales. The surf house is just a short walk into the town centre along the beautifull ocean cliff path walk . Highly recommended and will back for sure some day !"
The surf shack
Terrace/patio
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (38)
"It was a good stay, great stuff and super helpful. Great vibe if you wanna party or just chill and drink at the bar. "
The price is ¥5,433
¥6,273 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
Garden
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 !!"
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel
Outdoor pool
Fourways Boarding Hostel
1.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (2)
The price is ¥2,644
¥3,041 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Fourways Boarding Hostel
Basic Single Room | Living area | Table tennis, books
Long Street Backpackers
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (21)
"Double booked "
Long Street Backpackers
Terrace/patio
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (32)
"Lovely. I Was a flash packer and it was super. Everyone was very friendly, the room was lovely and the staff were great."
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel
Front of property
Thanda Tau - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4)
"Spacious room, enormous bathroom, spotlessly clean and well decorated, excellent quality bedding with an electric blanket for extra warmth. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Grounds are very well maintained. Chalets are separate from each other which provides peace and privacy. Great sunset view over the surrounding area. I thought that the noise of the freeway would be a problem but not too bad at all. An excellent place to stop over and break a long trip and much more luxurious than...
The price is ¥15,163
¥17,570 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Thanda Tau - Hostel
BBQ/picnic area
Riverlodge Backpackers
3.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (7)
"Ok"
The price is ¥2,130
¥4,899 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Riverlodge Backpackers
Reception
Mandela Rhodes Place
4.0 out of 10, (3)
"The biggest issue was that the neighbors were partying up to 5am in the morning and there was no security to ensure that this was controlled. "
The price is ¥9,925
¥11,414 total
includes taxes & fees
May 14 - May 15
Mandela Rhodes Place
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