Hostels in South Africa

Wild Spirit Backpackers Lodge, a budget-friendly guesthouse, is located in The Crags, 21 kilometres from Bloukrans Bridge and Goose Valley Golf Club, with Robberg Nature Reserve and Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve also within easy driving distance.
This hostel offers guests free WiFi, an on-site bar, a communal kitchen, and some rooms feature balconies with garden or mountain views, providing a convenient base for exploring the local attractions.

Tube 'N Axe Boutique Backpackers And Hot Tubs is located in Storms River Village, just 14 kilometres from Tsitsikamma National Park, a scenic area known for its dramatic coastline and lush forests. The hostel has received very good user ratings and excellent location ratings, making it a popular choice for travellers.
The hostel offers a range of accommodation options, including cabins, double rooms, and dormitories, as well as a bush camping site. Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site amenities, including a swimming pool, jacuzzi, terrace, garden, spa, restaurant, bar, and fitness centre, as well as activities such as mountain biking, hiking, snorkeling, and blackwater tubing.

Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation is situated on the Garden Route in Plettenberg Bay, a short walk from the town centre and Central Beach. The hostel is highly rated for its cleanliness, location and overall experience.
The accommodation offers a variety of options, including private rooms, shared dorms and en-suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the outdoor BBQ area, the swimming pool, the garden and the terrace with its stunning views of the Tsitsikamma Mountain Range and Keurbooms lagoon.

Dinokeng Backpackers, a budget-friendly hostel in Hammanskraal, offers convenient access to the Dinokeng Game Reserve, located just 5.3 kilometres away, and is 46.7 kilometres from the University of Pretoria and Union Buildings.
This 12 square metre accommodation provides a garden, terrace, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and parking for up to three guests.

Island Vibe Knysna is located on the Garden Route, less than 1.5 kilometres from the Knysna Lagoon and a short walk from the Waterfront Knysna Quays, offering a convenient base for exploring the area. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The accommodation features a guest lounge with free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool for relaxing, and a bar for enjoying a drink. Guests can also make use of the BBQ facilities, billiards table, and the terrace for outdoor dining and relaxation.

Storms River Forest Lodge, a guest house in Stormsrivier, offers a peaceful retreat 24km from the Bloukrans Bridge and 45km from several railway stations.
This one-bedroom, one-bathroom property features free Wi-Fi, private parking, a garden, terrace, outdoor fireplace, and serves full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfasts; a coffee shop and lounge are also on-site.

De Bos Backpackers is located in Montagu, just a short walk from Hick's Art Gallery and within easy reach of Montagu Golf Club. The hostel enjoys a very good user rating and an excellent location rating, with cleanliness also rated very good.
The hostel features a shared kitchen, a garden with barbecue facilities, and an outdoor swimming pool. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, a playground, and free parking, as well as cycling opportunities in the surrounding area.

Keedols Inn & Backpackers, a recently renovated guest house in central Knysna, is situated 7km from Knysna Heads and the Simola Golf and Country Estate, offering convenient access to local attractions.
This family-friendly guesthouse provides allergy-free rooms with private terraces, free Wi-Fi, on-site parking, a relaxing garden, and packed lunches, plus a paid airport shuttle service to Plettenberg Bay Airport (30km away).

Forest Gate Backpackers is situated in Plettenberg Bay, just 10.5 kilometres from the Robberg Nature Reserve.
The hostel offers a range of facilities for guests, including a swimming pool, a garden, a restaurant, and a bar, making it a great choice for social travellers.

The Russel Guest House is situated near Port Elizabeth's beachfront, approximately 8km from the city centre and a 10-minute drive from Port Elizabeth Airport.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers spacious rooms with satellite TV, a large swimming pool, a covered BBQ area, free Wi-Fi, and parking, all within easy reach of the beach and Addo Elephant National Park.

Nothando Backpackers Lodge is located just a 15-minute walk from Central Beach in Plettenberg Bay, making it easy to access the town's attractions and amenities. The hostel enjoys a very good user rating, with excellent location and cleanliness scores.
The lodge offers a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can also enjoy a garden, swimming pool, bar, and free Wi-Fi, along with room service, parking, and tour desk services.

Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers & Accommodation is located in Coffee Bay, just an 8-minute walk from the beach and 43.5 km from Hluleka Nature Reserve, making it a great base for exploring the area. The hostel has consistently received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The backpackers features a shared kitchen with a freezer and microwave, a garden, a restaurant and a bar, all within a 9 square meter floor area. Guests can enjoy a range of activities, including a pool table, access to the beach, and free parking.