Port Elizabeth Central Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a prominent building, a road, and a grassy area with rocks.
A historic building with a statue in front, labeled "Public Library."
A glass-domed conservatory with wooden flooring, blue and white columns, and a central fountain.
A lighthouse with a white tower and a red top, a small attached building with a dark door, and a brick-paved area in front.
A flagpole with the South African flag, surrounded by a plaza with a mosaic, buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Stay near popular Port Elizabeth Central attractions

A clock tower with a weather vane on top, set against a clear blue sky.

Market Square

8.0/10 (30 reviews)
Take a walk around this lively city center square to discover the fascinating architectural heritage and historical monuments of Port Elizabeth.
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Activities

Port Elizabeth: River Cruise on the Sundays River

Port Elizabeth: River Cruise on the Sundays River

NZ$65
per adult
Port Elizabeth: River Cruise on the Sundays River
Kragga Kamma Game Park Safari Guided Tour in Port Elizabeth

Kragga Kamma Game Park Safari Guided Tour in Port Elizabeth

NZ$129
per adult
Kragga Kamma Game Park Safari Guided Tour in Port Elizabeth
Half-Day Port Elizabeth & Kragga Kamma Reserve

Half-Day Port Elizabeth & Kragga Kamma Reserve

NZ$210
per adult
Half-Day Port Elizabeth & Kragga Kamma Reserve
Gqeberha: City Highlights Car and Walking Tour

Gqeberha: City Highlights Car and Walking Tour

NZ$97
per adult
Gqeberha: City Highlights Car and Walking Tour
Half-Day Schotia Game Reserve

Half-Day Schotia Game Reserve (Open 4x4 Safari Vehicle)

NZ$261
per adult
Half-Day Schotia Game Reserve (Open 4x4 Safari Vehicle)
Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay

Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay (Marine Protected Area) - 2 hours

NZ$65
per adult
Guided Marine Walk: - Sardinia Bay (Marine Protected Area) - 2 hours
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Our pick of the best Port Elizabeth Central Hotel Deals

Steps Guest House

Steps Guest House

3 out of 5
22 Mackay St Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
The price is NZ$35 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$35
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions No 7 Castle Hill Museum and Horse Memorial ...
5/10 (7 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Steps Guest House
Monument Park Lane

Monument Park Lane

3 out of 5
22 Park Lane, St Georges Gqeberha Eastern Cape
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial and St George's ...
7.4/10 Good! (28 reviews)
"I totally enjoyed my stay there, beautiful clean place with friendly people, by april i wl be ther again, tjs time i wl book a room with bathroom inside no shering bathroom, i like the place also is next to kfc, and spar"

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

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Monument Park Lane
The Monument Guesthouse

The Monument Guesthouse

3 out of 5
2 Roseberry Avenue Gqeberha Eastern Cape
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial and St George's ...
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The Monument Guesthouse
King Edward Hotel

King Edward Hotel

3 out of 5
Athol Fugard Terrace Port Elizabeth Eastern Cape
Stay at this hotel in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Donkin Reserve and Donkin Hill Lighthouse are located ...
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King Edward Hotel
Freedom Media Guest House

Freedom Media Guest House

2.5 out of 5
5 SOMERSET STREET Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Eastern Cape
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Horse Memorial and No 7 Castle Hill Museum are located nearby.
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Freedom Media Guest House
Room-romantic Retreat Private Room With

Room-romantic Retreat Private Room With

2 out of 5
Gqeberha Eastern Cape
The price is NZ$54 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$54
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Gqeberha. Enjoy an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Horse Memorial and Prince Alfred's Guard Memorial are located nearby.
Room-romantic Retreat Private Room With
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Our guide on where to stay in Port Elizabeth Central

Find the best Port Elizabeth Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A beach with a green bench, rocky shoreline, and a cityscape in the background.

Summerstrand

The pristine beaches and ample dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Summerstrand. A stop by The Boardwalk Casino & Entertainment World or Hobie Beach might round out your trip.

Zebras grazing on a grassy hillside with sparse vegetation and a few small bushes.

Walmer

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Walmer and surrounding area, you can visit St. George's Cricket Ground and Port Elizabeth Golf Club.

A coastal town with a prominent hotel, a pier, and a beach.

Humewood

Waterfront views and beaches are notable features of Humewood. You might consider stopping by South End Museum while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

Newton Park

While visiting Newton Park, you might make a stop by sights like Port Elizabeth Golf Shop and Newton Park Swimming Pool.

A coastal scene with a rocky outcrop in the foreground and a cityscape in the background.

Pollok Beach

Seaside views, waterfront views and restaurants are some highlights of Pollok Beach. Make a stop by Hobie Beach or Piet Retief Monument while you're exploring.

Port Elizabeth Central Travel Guide

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