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. What truly sets us apart is our crew — a friendly, local team who make you feel safe, welcome, and right at home. We’ll happily help you plan and book all your adventures. Rooms Unwind in our cozy, comfortable rooms designed for the adventurous traveller. Whether you prefer privacy or the buzz of a shared dorm, we have options to suit every budget. All rooms include: • Comfortable beds with quality linen and plush pillows • Lightning-fast Wi-Fi • Spotless cleanliness, maintained daily by our team Your home away from home — perfected. Activities Adventure is on your doorstep! Hermanus offers something for every traveller: • Shark cage diving • Whale watching (in season) • Sea kayaking • Coastal hiking and walking trails • Wine tours through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Social Spaces Relax or connect — the choice is yours. Our shared spaces are designed for both laid-back lounging and lively social moments: • Outdoor pool • Large chill-out lounge • Fully equipped communal kitchen • Garden and fire pit General Information • Reception: 07:00 – 22:00 • Secure parking available at an extra cost (check availability) • Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian in dorms • Each guest must present an original passport or ID upon arrival — no check-in without it • Kindly note we are a cashless establishment; therefore, we do not accept cash as payment

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

Cheryl
South Africa South Africa
Organized cutlery crockery rules regulations cleanliness vegetation pool festive atmosphere with Christmas tree trimmings guests staff manager layout of place easy access to facilities at lodge shops beach etc
Bjørnar
Norway Norway
The service was outstanding. The staff and the owner were so nice. It's clear they really care about making the guests feel welcomed. Slept like a log in my cute little room.
Justine
France France
This hostel is perfect! Good location, people lovely, clean room and quiet place. You can get everything you need and they give great advice. I recommend it for solo travelers! :)
Jaap
Netherlands Netherlands
A gentileza da Jaqueline , a limpeza do local e a boa atmosfera existente
Emily
South Africa South Africa
Such a gem! The place is clean and everyone is friendly close to all town I loved it there
Jaakko
Finland Finland
Super nice host with good tips on what to do in Hermanus. Close to the cliff path and short walk to the center. Backyard is amazing and super nice for chilling. Clean and spacious rooms with good beds, very quiet at night.
Juan
Argentina Argentina
Wonderful cozy hostel. Very clean. Her owner is on top on things and she is around and welcomes the guests. You can tell she in on details. Very well located. Comfy rooms. Totally recommended
Iuliia
Russia Russia
Second time here. Nice place, nice people. We really enjoyed our stay :)
Sandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Easy coming and going. Clean/comfortable room
Theresa
Australia Australia
Great hostel. We had the family room with own toilet. The staff was more than friendly and welcoming. The value for money was great and it’s only a short walk in to town

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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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6 bunk beds
1 double bed
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4 bunk beds
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House rules

Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.