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By choosing a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and save more of your money for sightseeing during your trip. This destination’s wineries offer plenty of opportunities to treat your taste buds, and the gardens create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in quite a few shapes and sizes, but all of them have three main things in common, including budget prices, a social setting and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our guests and might be a good place to start: Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge - Property features include free WiFi, a shared/communal kitchen and tour/ticket assistance. Rooms come with towels, showers and lockers. IKhaya Stellenbosch Backpackers - Guests can enjoy a restaurant.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually February and January, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 12°C. Average annual precipitation for Stellenbosch is 840 mm.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate these things around Stellenbosch. Get out into nature with places such as Jonkershoek Nature Reserve, University of Stellenbosch Botanical Garden and Helderberg Nature Reserve. Cultural attractions include Sasol Art Museum, VOC Kruithuis and Toy & Miniature Museum. Visit landmarks such as Fick House, Dorp Street and Spier Wine Estate.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Stellenbosch on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.), 15.3 mi (24.7 km) from the city centre.