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never at home Green Point

never at home Green Point
5.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (116 reviews)
"Excellent hostel - great value for $"
United States
Charles
The price is AU$151
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
never at home Green Point
Private King/Twin

91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (146 reviews)
"It’s a good place to stay. Meet really good people during my stay "
United States
Obaro
The price is AU$58
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
91 Loop - Hostel
Front of property

Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
7.8 out of 10, Good, (74 reviews)
"Urban Hive was a perfect spot for our stay here in Cape Town. Next to great restaurants and nightlife spots. Wonderful price for the area and rooms were nice. Would recommend to any young traveler coming to visit. "
United States
Tali
The price is AU$53
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Urban Hive Backpackers
Beach

never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (31 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Wakwanza
never at home Kloof Street
Deluxe Double Room

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
Exterior

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
Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
Exterior

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge

Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
2.0 star property
Cape Town
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"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
Superior Triple Room

Villa Viva Hostel

Villa Viva Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (115 reviews)
"I like the wonderful breakfast. "
United States
Isaac
Villa Viva Hostel
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"Close to good restaurants "
Australia
Darryl
The price is AU$93
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Perpetual Liberty 1996-2006

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel

CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
4.0 star property
Johannesburg CBD
7.6 out of 10, Good, (40 reviews)
"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 AU$67
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
Reception

Glenada Hotel

Glenada Hotel
2.0 star property
Johannesburg South
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"The room you booked us was for 2 couples sharing and we were incorrectly charged by your site and we had to top up"
United States
Naomi
Glenada Hotel
Outdoor pool

Accoustix Backpackers Lodge

Accoustix Backpackers Lodge
1.0 star property
Randburg
5.6 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"All was OK, especially the very good swimming pool and the really very nice well kept garden, thanks to the property's dedicated grounds keeper, but the kitchen needs to be restocked with more cooking wares and specially drinking glasses as there were none of these at all.."
United Kingdom
Hamish
Accoustix Backpackers Lodge
Two Bedroom Platinum Apartment | Living area

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 AU$155
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Mandela Rhodes Place
Front of property

A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

A Sunflower Stop - Hostel
4.0 star property
Green Point
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (58 reviews)
"The staff and the other travellers have been very kind Land interesting."
Germany
Gideon Jari
A Sunflower Stop - Hostel
Outdoor pool

Birchway's Backpackers

Birchway's Backpackers
1.0 star property
Hatfield
Birchway's Backpackers
View from property

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation
3.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Nice place, cheap and walking distance to resturants and shops"
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is AU$46
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation
Terrace/patio

Johannesburg Boarding Hostel

Johannesburg Boarding Hostel
1.0 star property
Randburg
2.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Firstly, the address advertised as well as the photographs of the accomodation are and is not the address of the actual "hostel. " There is no transportation to the actual address on Jan Smuts rd where you find out that you will be staying UPON ARRIVAL.. The cleanliness of the rooms are at best disgusting. No toilet paper is the tip of the iceberg. There are naked woman walking the halls with numerous "visitors" coming in and out. The owner\manager is impossible to get hold of. Disgraceful....
South Africa
Matthrew
Johannesburg Boarding Hostel
Restaurant

Auberge Gardebs

Auberge Gardebs
3.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
Auberge Gardebs
Poolside bar

Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers
2.0 star property
Observatory
The price is AU$75
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Green Elephant Backpackers
Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 Bed) | Beach/ocean view

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mossel Bay
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (193 reviews)
"A special experience. Very nice staff Good breakfast"
Germany
Kirstin Silke Imme-Mariel
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
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Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

Premier Hotel OR Tambo

10/10 Excellent
"The lady at reception was friendly and very helpful the room was quite nice."
Tshepiso michell 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Premier Hotel OR Tambo

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South Africa Hostels information

Number of reviews
855
Accommodation
102 Hostels
Lowest Price
AU$46
Highest Price
AU$155