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Backpackers Paradise

In a large old house, this lively hostel has a bar, ostrich braais and free ostrich-egg breakfasts (in s...

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from $17 per night
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Nothando Backpackers

This excellent, five-star budget option, YHA-affiliated and award-winning, is owner-run and it shows...

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from $9 per night
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Away With The Fairies

Location isn’t everything – but it’s just one of the distinguishing features of this delightful backpack...

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from $34 per night
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Gecko Creek Wilderness Lodge

Highly recommended by readers, and rightly so...

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from $17 per night
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Simon's Town Backpackers

The shipshape rooms at this relaxed backpackers are spacious, with several overlooking the harbour...

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from $14 per night
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Green Elephant

Under new management, this long-running backpackers, split between three houses, remains a popular alter...

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from $18 per night
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33 South Boutique Backpackers

Not exactly boutique but certainly imaginative, this cosy backpackers in a Victorian cottage has sought ...

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from $13 per night
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Albergo For Backpackers

Well-run and friendly, Albergo can organise just about any activity in the area...

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from $13 per night
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Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

Stellenbosch’s undisputed party hostel is split over two old houses...

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from $20 per night
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Prince Alfred Street Backpackers

This bright place, with multicoloured mosquito-net extravaganzas and ethnic adornments, has many things ...

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from $25 per night
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Gibela Backpackers Lodge Durban

If this hostel, a tastefully converted 1950s Tuscan-style home, were a B&B, it would be described as...

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from $18 per night
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House On The Hill Backpackers

This self-catering house is a fine alternative to the bigger hostels...

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from $9 per night
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Light House Lodge

Offering some of Cape Town’s cheapest dorm beds, this simple and relaxed place is located on the grounds...

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from $14 per night
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Hippo Hide Lodge And Backpackers

This clean and cosy hide pulls in the punters with its friendly, informal style, choice of huts and room...

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from $14 per night
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Tekweni Backpackers Hostel

This old dog ‘keeps on keeping on’; it’s a slightly saggy place that nevertheless attracts the party ani...

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Smiths Cottage

Travellers frequently praise this comfortable ‘home away from home’...

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from $16 per night
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Cape Town Deco Lodge

You can’t miss this huge purple-painted art deco house (also a pet-friendly lodge) in up-and-coming Wood...

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Island Vibe Knysna

This funky backpackers has excellent communal areas, cheery staff and nicely decorated rooms...

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from $13 per night
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Amakaya Backpacker Hostel

A total overhaul has turned this into a great backpacker hostel whose focal point is the bar and deck wi...

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Hermanus Backpackers

This is a great place with upbeat decor, good facilities and clued-up staff who can help with activities...

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Long Street Backpackers

Little has changed at this backpackers since it opened in 1993 (making it the longest running of the man...

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from $10 per night
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Jeffreys Bay Backpackers

A colourful house conveniently located near the centre of town and offering lots of local information...

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