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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, minibar

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

1. 79 On Ridge BNB

Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison

"This is the best place to stay in Pietermaritzburg! The location is perfect for anyone affiliated with the university - literally across the street. You can have breakfast and supper - both excellent - and the hosts are extremely hospitable and helpful. We arrived with a flat tire, and Gys helped us get a new car the next morning. I have seldom experienced a home away from home as warm and welcoming as Ridge on 79. "

Oscar

￥9,882

￥13,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Basic Room, Non Smoking | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

Executive Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, soundproofing

2. Golden Horse Hotel

Scottsville, 2.6 km from The Old Prison

CATHRINE Terry

￥17,702

￥20,780 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Luxury Double Room | Minibar, WiFi (free), individually decorated, bed sheets

Luxury Room | Living area | Flat-screen TV

3. Lexden Guesthouse

3.1 km from The Old Prison

Alistair

￥29,398

￥33,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Comfort Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

4. Madlula's Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3.1 km from The Old Prison

￥10,916

￥12,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

Standard Double Room | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

Scottsville, 3 km from The Old Prison

￥3,351

￥3,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, WiFi (free)

6. Thembelihle Guest House

Scottsville, 2.7 km from The Old Prison

Christie

￥7,487

￥7,487 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Library Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

7. Redlands Hotel

2.4 km from The Old Prison

Gillian

￥21,952

￥25,245 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, minibar, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

8. Ilawu Lodge

1.5 km from The Old Prison

"Check in was a problem they didn't know about my stay.... I had to email booking confirmation. Shower room is too tiny, only one bath towel. Air-conditioner not working... Breakfast setting is a joke 😭😭 juice is warm, their quality of is really disappointing.... The noise.... The pool area is too close to the room I was in and the conference room oh my word the noise from the people using these facilities, the sheets and towels are not changed. In totality I regretted ny choice of...

Anonymous traveler

￥7,702

￥8,887 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

9. The Musafer Travel Lodge

2.3 km from The Old Prison

Sbu

￥6,043

￥7,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Minibar, iron/ironing board, cribs (surcharge), WiFi (free)

10. Bancroft B and B

7.4 km from The Old Prison

Erik

￥12,198

￥12,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

11. Ekhaya Lodge

10.6 km from The Old Prison

Mandisa

￥7,924

￥7,924 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

12. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

10.3 km from The Old Prison

Daniela

￥14,414

￥16,739 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

13. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

3.6 km from The Old Prison

John

￥8,904

￥10,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Classic Double Room, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

Double Room, Garden View | Exterior detail

Single Room, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), individually decorated

14. King's Hill Guest House

10.4 km from The Old Prison

￥12,168

￥12,168 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

15. ANEW Hotel Hilton

10.5 km from The Old Prison

￥15,722

￥15,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

16. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

3.5 km from The Old Prison

￥15,279

￥17,572 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

Outdoor pool, open 6 AM to 7 PM, sun loungers

17. Gateside Guest House

8.8 km from The Old Prison

Sally

￥11,204

￥11,204 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

Standard Room | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. The Hilton Bush Lodge

16.5 km from The Old Prison

Heino

￥13,165

￥15,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

19. Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

5.6 km from The Old Prison

Rufaro

￥8,032

￥9,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Unit 1-Garden Studio Flat | Terrace/patio

Unit 1-Garden Studio Flat | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

20. 7 on Oakleigh

3.5 km from The Old Prison

Buyisiwe

￥11,445

￥11,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 29 - Aug 30

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Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Golden Horse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Greta place to stay staff are so helfule"

Lexden Guesthouse

10/10 Excellent

"Great bed and breakfast. Loved the room, decor, helpful staff and the overall estate itself."

The Sleeping Bao B&B

10/10 Excellent

"Friendly staff and good breakfast."

Redlands Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I didn't have brea"

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Absolutely amazing stay here with friendly and helpful staff throughout my stay👌"

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Macrorie House Museum

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Pietermaritzburg Oval

8.0/10 (1 review)

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KwaZuluNatal Museum

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Tatham Art Gallery

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Pietermaritzburg City Hall

7.2/10 (7 reviews)

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Msunduzi Museum

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Comrades Marathon House

6.0/10 (1 review)

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National Botanical Gardens

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Old Prison?

The Old Prison is located in Pietermaritzburg. You'll find 46 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near The Old Prison?

Ilawu Lodge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 1 mi (1.5 km) from The Old Prison. Another good choice is Ilawu Inn, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find near The Old Prison?

Expedia has 46 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from The Old Prison.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Old Prison, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to The Old Prison.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near The Old Prison?

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What can I see and do near The Old Prison?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Msunduzi Museum and Macrorie House Museum. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Queen Elizabeth Park and National Botanical Gardens. Stopping by Pietermaritzburg Oval, Scottsville Racecourse, or Epic Karting is a fun way to see all the area has to offer.

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Our top choices for The Old Prison hotels

1. 79 On Ridge BNB

2. Golden Horse Hotel

3. Lexden Guesthouse

4. Madlula's Guesthouse

5. J & J Paradise Guesthouse

6. Thembelihle Guest House

7. Redlands Hotel

8. Ilawu Lodge

9. The Musafer Travel Lodge

10. Bancroft B and B

11. Ekhaya Lodge

12. ANEW Hotel Hilton Pietermaritzburg

13. Road Lodge Pietermaritzburg

14. King's Hill Guest House

15. ANEW Hotel Hilton

16. Stayeasy Pietermaritzburg

17. Gateside Guest House

18. The Hilton Bush Lodge

19. Matt's Rest B&B and Self Catering

20. 7 on Oakleigh

Top The Old Prison Hotel Reviews

Golden Horse Hotel

Lexden Guesthouse

The Sleeping Bao B&B

Redlands Hotel

Wensleydale Guest Lodge

Other attractions near The Old Prison

Macrorie House Museum

Pietermaritzburg Oval

KwaZuluNatal Museum

Tatham Art Gallery

Pietermaritzburg City Hall

Msunduzi Museum

Comrades Marathon House

National Botanical Gardens

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