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Welcome to Hermanus Backpackers, where comfort meets adventure!

Perfectly located just 800 metres from the Hermanus town centre, our hostel puts you within easy reach of vibrant coffee shops, restaurants, boutique stores, and art galleries. The Hermanus cliff path and seaside are only 400 metres away — keep an eye out for whales and dolphins! Hermanus is world-famous for its whale watching. We’re also just a 10-minute drive from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus’s award-winning wine route. Friendly staff. Nice homely accommodation. Definitely recommend!

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9.1
Superb
1,514 reviews
Price from
US$25
per night

Zzzone Boutique Hostel is attractively located in the centre of Hermanus, and features a private beach area, free WiFi and a shared lounge. Boasting a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. Mt Hebron Nature Reserve is 27 km from the hostel and Kleinmond Golf Course is 34 km away. Incredible value for money. Huge rooms and the shared bathrooms are modern and better than you might expect. Comfortable beds and bedding. The location is amazing, close by to everything.

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9.1
Superb
267 reviews
Price from
US$44
per night

Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, garden, shared lounge and free WiFi, Cape Agulhas BACKPACKERS is set in Struisbaai, 600 metres from Struisbaai Main Beach and 7.3 km from Agulhas National Park. The property is located 31 km from Shipwreck Museum - Bredasdorp, 32 km from De Mond Nature Reserve and 7.5 km from Cape Agulhas Lighthouse. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, and organising tours for guests. This is a lovely hostel with great vibes. The staff is really helpful, you can ask them where to eat or what to see nearby. The rooms are not very big but they are beautifully decorated.

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9.1
Superb
197 reviews
Price from
US$16
per night

Situated just a 15-minute walk from Central Beach, Nothando Backpackers Lodge features a garden, shared lounge area and fireplace for BBQs. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Nothando Backpackers Lodge is located only 500 metres from the Plettenberg Bay Central Business District, and 1 km from the Birds of Eden aviary. Plettenberg Bay Airport is 8 km away. The staff is he nicest, and you feel right at home. They had freshly made welcome blueberry muffins when I arrived. They easily accommodated my early check in and everything was squeaky clean all the time. Beautiful garden and close to the main street with all the stores and restaurants

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9.2
Superb
576 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Free parking is available, a tour desk can help to organise any day excursions and an airport shuttle at a charge. THE BIG is centrally located just a 5 minutes' walk to V&A Waterfront and Sea Point Promenade, The BIG offers a choice of modern private room or dormitory room accommodation. It features a pool, braai facilities and free Wi-Fi and a free breakfast. The best experience stay for my small family. Best place. Best peaple. Will definitely come again!

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9.1
Superb
989 reviews
Price from
US$49
per night

Situated in Cape Town, 6.1 km from CTICC, Forest Hill Backpackers features accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a garden. Located around 7.5 km from Robben Island Ferry, the hostel with free WiFi is also 9.2 km away from V&A Waterfront. The property is non-smoking and is located 6.7 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Set in Muizenberg, within 700 metres of Muizenberg Beach and 17 km of Chapman's Peak, BIM Backpackers In Muizenberg offers accommodation with a shared lounge and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a water park. The property is non-smoking and is situated 18 km from Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Very clean and nice place & a cool owner :)

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9.5
Exceptional
22 reviews
Price from
US$24
per night

Soul Fam Hostel - LGBTQ Inclusive features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Cape Town. Featuring barbecue facilities, the hostel is close to several noted attractions, around 1.8 km from Mouille Point Beach, 1.5 km from Robben Island Ferry and 1.5 km from V&A Waterfront. The accommodation provides evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Soul Fam didn’t feel like a hostel it felt like a home. The owner Chase from LA opened this place up a few months ago and has put a lot of love into the place. Clean dorm rooms, towel provides, shared living room, dining room, giant kitchen and patio. The vibes are chill with large windows letting in gorgeous light. The staff are friendly and welcoming. There is a social activity every night. I wish I had found this place sooner. It was a safe haven far from home and well situated in the city. If I’m ever back in CT I’d stay again in a heartbeat.

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9
Superb
78 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Located in Langebaan, 48 km from Columbine Nature Reserve, Cozy Corner Backpackers provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge. The property is situated 4.3 km from Langebaan Golf Course, 17 km from West Coast Fossil Park and 19 km from Saldanha Harbour. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a garden view. Check in was easy and simple, I came quite late but it was still accomadated and I was able to get inside easily. The living area was nice and cozy, and the kitchen was clean and had all the essentials. The location is great as well

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9.2
Superb
18 reviews
Price from
US$29
per night

Situated in Bloubergstrand, 500 metres from Blouberg Beach, At Rosies KiteHouse - Private rooms week to week, Monday to Monday features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a barbecue. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

CTICC is 18 km from the hostel, while Robben Island Ferry is 19 km away. Cape Town International Airport is 24 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Best accommodation for kite surfers and surfers in general. Rosie is a wonderful host. She will make sure that you feel at home, and helps plan your stay and day to day activities if asked. The accommodation is walking distance from kite beach, less than 5 min walk.

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10
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
US$39
per night

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