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20 Nov - 22 Nov
In two weeks
27 Nov - 29 Nov
In one month
11 Dec - 13 Dec
In two months
8 Jan - 10 Jan

Our top choices for Garden Route hostels

A long wooden dining table with a potted plant in the center, surrounded by white chairs.

1. The Backpack Shack - Hostel

The Backpack Shack - Hostel
2.0 star property
Mossel Bay
6.6 out of 10, (4 reviews)
"I really liked the staaf, they were very helpfull and friendly. The room was basic but nice and clean. The area around the hostel felt really poor and insafe at night, so we stayed in the hostel during that time of the day."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$119
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
The Backpack Shack - Hostel
A woman sitting at a wooden table with a potted plant, overlooking a coastal landscape with hills and a view of the sea.

2. The Wild Farm - Hostel

The Wild Farm - Hostel
2.0 star property
Wilderness
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"Nice "
United States
Johan
The price is NZ$27
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
The Wild Farm - Hostel
A deck with a wooden table, chairs, and a barrel labeled "Tevenwacht".

3. Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation
3.0 star property
Plettenberg Bay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (15 reviews)
"Nice place, cheap and walking distance to resturants and shops"
South Africa
Anonymous traveller
The price is NZ$48
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation
A stone staircase leading up to a building with a bush of pink flowers beside it.

4. Karoo Soul - Hostel

Karoo Soul - Hostel
4.0 star property
Oudtshoorn
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (11 reviews)
"Lovely stop over on our way to Durban. Braai and pool facilities were great. Check in was pleasant. Really enjoyed the stay"
United Kingdom
Christopher
The price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Karoo Soul - Hostel
A fenced outdoor area with a concrete bench and a small table, surrounded by white pebbles and greenery.

5. Oasis Shanti Backpackers

Oasis Shanti Backpackers
2.0 star property
Oudtshoorn
7.6 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"It was very nice and owners are great people we enjoyed the friendlyness and stay"
South Africa
Christo
The price is NZ$71
includes taxes & fees
10 Dec - 11 Dec
Oasis Shanti Backpackers
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A rocky coastline with a lighthouse at sunset.

Top reviews in Garden Route

A stone staircase leading up to a building with a bush of pink flowers beside it.
Karoo Soul - Hostel

Karoo Soul - Hostel

Karoo Soul - Hostel
Oudtshoorn

10/10 Excellent

A great spot & perfect for our needs - facilities are good- lovely views. Reasonable but didn’t feel cheap.
Australia
Carrie-Anne
Reviewed December 21, 2017
Karoo Soul - Hostel

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