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A harbor with boats, a flag, and a cityscape with mountains in the background.

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue throw blanket, a bedside lamp, and a view of the outside through a window with blue curtains.

1. 91 Loop - Hostel

Cape Town City Centre

"The property was easy to locate, secure, and basic. They do not have a masssive kitchen to which your goods can be placed but a tiny fridge which only staff have access to. No eating in the rooms. Our private room was lovely and had towels, blankets, and a fan. The beds were cozy and the individual lights at the bunk beds were perfect for our children. The restaurant downstairs is good. It is awkward to eat though if you have brought your own food. For a hostel, this is one of my favorite...

Janet

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A corner building with a blue and white facade, a balcony, and a sign for a computer store.

2. Urban Hive Backpackers

Cape Town City Centre

Oleksiy

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a grey armchair. There is a small white side table with a potted plant. The room has large windows with grey curtains and a view of a cityscape.

3. Mandela Rhodes Place

Cape Town City Centre

gregory

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

A clear, shallow pool surrounded by large rocks with people swimming and walking around.

4. never at home Green Point

Green Point

Zachary

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A pool with a woman in a bikini and zebras in the background.

5. Kruger Park Hostel

Nkomazi

Maurice

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches, surrounded by potted plants and hanging lights.

6. never at home Kloof Street

Cape Town City Centre

Wakwanza

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

7. Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

Somerset West

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a window, and a painting of elephants on the wall.

8. Atlantic Point Backpackers

Green Point

Daniel

A staircase with metal railings leading to a reception area with a large plant and a blue-lit interior.

9. Glenada Hotel

Johannesburg South

Mamotebang

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

10. Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

Green Point

Lionel

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A building with a 'Sunflower Stop' sign, a pool, and outdoor seating areas.

11. A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

Green Point

Gideon Jari

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A building with a white facade, a balcony with a blue chair, and a green column.

12. Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

Stellenbosch Central

Sean

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A clear blue swimming pool with a brick edge, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

13. Fourways Youth Hostel

Sandton

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A bar area with a wooden counter, stools, and various food and drink items.

14. Green Elephant Backpackers

Observatory

Debora V

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

An outdoor seating area with tables and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with a tiled roof.

15. Riverlodge Backpackers

Cape Town

"This place was terrible. To start, they tried to make me pay again when I already paid online. I had to speak to the owner on the phone who lied to me about it and was extremely rude. I booked two private rooms and they tried to make me share a room with another guest. I refused because I paid more to have my own room. They do not provide wifi like is advertised and when I pressed the owner, he gave me one coupon for 100mb internet for two rooms (4 people). I told him it was advertised online as...

Bradley

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

16. Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Mossel Bay

Kirstin Silke Imme-Mariel

17. MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

Cape Town City Centre

Richard

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

18. Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

Soweto

Hélène

A group of people on a grassy cliff overlooking a coastal landscape with hills and a beach in the distance.

19. Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering

King Sabata Dalindyebo

includes taxes & fees

22 Aug - 23 Aug

A two-story building with a white exterior, a balcony on the upper floor, and a palm tree in the foreground.

20. Rosebank Boarding Hostel

Johannesburg

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Top South Africa Hotel Reviews

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

8/10 Good

"Sayed at City Lodge Hotel OR Tambo Int Airport for 3 days. Booked as part of tour and cancelled flight. Location is great to airport walk through tunnel to airport restaurants and shops. Breakfast varied choice and plentiful. There are water stations on the floors, bed comfortable shower hot water, amenities include kettle, shampoo, hand soap, plenty of towels, hairdryer, refrigerator Air con was a bit touchy and really needed to be replaced. I could hear the planes but honestly not a problem Departures displayed in foyer I would stay again if I travelled to Johannesburg in the future"

Kruger Shalati - Train on the Bridge and Garden Suites

10/10 Excellent

"An incredible experience from beginning to end. After the post-booking questionnaire on my favourite tipple, my expectations were high for the upcoming trip to Shalati. Those expectations were exceeded in the superior level of service, quality of food/drink, the room and the overall Shalati experience. The included game drives were great, knowing in advance that luck plays a significant part in what you see or don't see. My thanks and appreciation to Angel, Mzwandile and Tenashe for making the stay so memorable."

MILIMA Big 5 Safari Lodge

8/10 Good

"We stayed in one of the two‑bedroom villas. The lodging and amenities were good but not exceptional. The property certainly delivers an authentic African atmosphere, but given its 4‑star rating we expected a more luxurious experience. The food presentation and service were excellent, though the variety was limited and many dishes were unfamiliar to us, which made it harder to enjoy fully.Some amenities were missing or below expectations — no phone to reception, no TV in the room, weak Wi‑Fi, and occasional bugs indoors (perhaps understandable in the wild). On the positive side, the staff were warm and very helpful, and our safari guide, Prem, was outstanding. We especially appreciated the heated blankets after evening game drives. The wildlife viewing was memorable, though animal density is lower than in some reserves, so visitors should not expect large herds.We didn’t rent a car from the airport, but on a future visit I would — it offers more flexibility for exploring the Panorama Route or Kruger National Park, as the roads are paved, well marked, and renting saves on transfer fees. Overall, we had a good time, with highlights in the hospitality and safari experience."

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Our top choices for South Africa hostels

1. 91 Loop - Hostel

2. Urban Hive Backpackers

3. Mandela Rhodes Place

4. never at home Green Point

5. Kruger Park Hostel

6. never at home Kloof Street

7. Strand Guesthouse - Hostel

8. Atlantic Point Backpackers

9. Glenada Hotel

10. Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

11. A Sunflower Stop - Hostel

12. Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

13. Fourways Youth Hostel

14. Green Elephant Backpackers

15. Riverlodge Backpackers

16. Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

17. MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

18. Orlando West Guest House - Hostel

19. Coffee Shack Backpackers & Self-Catering

20. Rosebank Boarding Hostel

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City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

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