10 Top-Rated Hostels hotel in South Africa

May 2, 2023 Rebbecca Marino

From the verdant Garden Route to the sub-tropical coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa’s landscapes are as diverse as its attractions. There's something for everyone, whether you want to sip sauvignon blanc in Stellenbosch, explore Johannesburg, or spot the Big Five in Kruger National Park.
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1. Atlantic Point Backpackers

2 Cavalcade Road Green Point, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa
Excellent
70%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 924 reviews

Atlantic Point Backpackers

Cape Town's most interactive backpackers lodge is designed with you in mind. Situated in trendy Green Point, Signal Hill is our garden. Atlantic Point Backpackers is perfectly positioned 1km from the waterfront and 750m from the new Green Point Stadium.We offer an accommodation experience for all travelers. From double en-suite rooms to co-ed dorms we have something for you. Our staff will assist you with your needs while in Cape Town. AP will hopefully be a highlight of your South African experience

Great place to stay and fairly affordable

Reviewed By yengwatours

It's is an absolute a great place to stay at. I am a regular customer at this hostel everytime I am herenI feel appreciated and important,staff has a very high level of customer service and professionalism. Rooms are always clean and smooth are the bathrooms. Great place to stay at times

2. Sunflower Stop Backpackers Hostel

179 Main Rd Green Point, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
54%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 494 reviews

Sunflower Stop Backpackers Hostel

A Sunflower Stop backpackers offers relaxing and comfortable accommodation for budget travellers in Cape Town. Nestled between the mountains and sea, the backpackers hostel is in the perfect location to enjoy your time in Cape Town. With a self-catering kitchen, bar and T.V. lounge, our luxury backpackers offers affordable accommodation for every budget. So come and make yourself at home with our friendly staff, cool off in our refreshing sun filled swimming pool, relax at the cosy bar.

A Sunflower Stop

Reviewed By rbenit185023

An awesome experience, from friendly, helpful management to hardworking staff. Excellent hosts, outside pool area with Boma covered Bar area. Barbecue every Friday evening. Staff makes the salads & the great vibes flows. A relaxing TV lounge that flows into the kitchen with gas stoves, pots, cutlery, eating utensils, cups & glasses supplied for your personal use. Clean shower, bathroom areas . Housekeeping cleans every morning. A HOME FROM HOME EXPERIENCE. Highly recommended.

3. Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

10823A Pooe Street, Soweto, Johannesburg 1804 South Africa
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 404 reviews

Lebo's Soweto Backpackers

Tuk Tuk discovery of Soweto was amazing!!!!

Reviewed By redhaameur

We had a fantastic Tuk Tuk experience of Soweto and while we already went to Soweto many times this one was unique. Friendly people from the backpackers but also great connexion with local communities. We finished the visit with a nice traditional meal thanks to Gogo!!!! Highly recommended

4. never@home Green Point

107 Main Road Green Point, Cape Town Central 8005 South Africa
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 679 reviews

never@home Green Point

never@home is the only certified 5-star hostel situated in central Cape Town. We are located on the bustling Green Point strip which is within walking distance of the famous V&A Waterfront and the Cape Town CBD and less than a 10-minute taxi ride from the beautiful Camps Bay and Clifton Beaches. To top it off, we are surrounded by some of Cape Town’s best restaurants and coffee shops, have a Spar supermarket right next door and across the road from the FIFA Cape Town Stadium. So whether you want to party the night away in Long Street or take in the views from the top of Table Mountain, we are a mere stones throw away. We provide a range of accommodation options including shared dormitories and double/ twin private rooms. Female only accommodation is also available. Most of our rooms provide private bathroom facilities with additional communal bathrooms provided for extra convenience. Necessities such as safety lockers, bedding, heating and air conditioning are supplied in all rooms. Additional property facilities include a communal kitchen, FREE high-speed fibre optic Wi-Fi, a chillout lounge, work/ meeting space areas and an internet zone/ book exchange. Our vibey bar and grill, the Randy Warthog, overlooks the hostel’s waterhole (swimming pool and sundeck to those in the know) and serves mouth-watering meals to tempt your taste buds. Weekly events include our beer pong competition, pool competition, braai (BBQ) night and Randy's daily happy hour! Our on-site travel desk offers a wide variety of tours and adventures, ranging from laid back wine tours to skydiving for the more adventurous types. Our team of travel experts are committed to showing you Cape Town in a memorable, affordable and sustainable way! General: No curfew No person under 16 can stay in our dormitory rooms unless accompanied by an adult legal guardian Secure parking available at an extra cost (check availability)

My home away from home while at never@home

Reviewed By aydenbraans

Very clean! Friendly and helpful staff. It felt like home, safe with a great atmosphere. Mary the Manager was always available to help. Thanks to Mary, Mirand, Sandile, Mark, Marc and Delo for your friendship and kindness. I look forward to seeing you all in the near future.

5. 91 Loop

91 Loop Street, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa
Excellent
64%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 263 reviews

91 Loop

A boutique hostel nestled in the heart of central Cape Town. We have transformed a run down building into something that is now chic and happening with rooms ranging from privates to dorms and our very own unique pod experience. We have a 24 hour front desk, concierge, great free wifi, The Honey Badger bar & restaurant, as well as On Longmarket café serving deluxe coffee and sandwiches, all right there within our building.

Loved it!

Reviewed By ReginiceC

I enjoyed my stay at 91 Loop. The female dorm was clean and the mattress was very comfortable. The staff were amazing! I traveled solo, but they made sure I felt safe, gave me tips, and answered my many questions. The restaurant and lounging area is nothing but great vibes! Loved the music they played; I think I shazaamed the whole playlist. In walking distance to many restaurants and markets. I’ll stay again on my next trip to Cape Town.

6. Island Vibe Jeffrey's Bay

10 Daggeraad Street, Jeffreys Bay 6330 South Africa
Excellent
60%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 703 reviews

Island Vibe Jeffrey's Bay

Perfect week at island vibe

Reviewed By Bagnall110

I stayed at island vibe for 1 week while learning to surf with their surf camp package. The accomodation and food on offer was excellent and the lessons could not have been better, with Stefano the surf instructor helping me make excellent progress.

7. Nothando Backpackers Lodge

5 Wilder Street, Plettenberg Bay 6600 South Africa
Excellent
70%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 305 reviews

Nothando Backpackers Lodge

nice place

Reviewed By 858nnnn

nice place to stay for 1-2 night. Friendly and helpful people. Cute place to hang around. Kitchen was good. Bar was excellent and they offered games to play. The rooms we're clean, also the bathroom. Croissants which were offered are delicious.

8. 85 Ehmke

85 Ehmke Street, Nelspruit 1200 South Africa
Excellent
64%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 137 reviews

85 Ehmke

85 Ehmke, conveniently situated two kilometres from Nelspruit’s central business district, is an owner-managed guest-house. Its centrality brings one within a stone’s throw from the Kruger National Park, the scenic Panorama Route, Mozambique and Swaziland. For those looking to unwind, the celebrated Matumi Golf Estate and the Emnotweni Casino provide the perfect playground.

Nelspruit visit

Reviewed By infoW8563NS

Friendly staff, clean room, great location. Overall good value for money. I would gladly recommend this establishment to anyone visiting the area. I really enjoyed my stay here, even thou it was just for one night :)

9. FunkyTown

12A Oosterland Street, Jeffreys Bay 6330 South Africa
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 216 reviews

FunkyTown

An old stone house, renewed and recycled, now exists as FunkyTown, the most unique, fresh and interesting en-suite Lifestyle accommodation in Jeffreys Bay!FunkyTown is an eclectic expression of design, colour and art. Our public areas are colourfully creative with a contemporary bar, TV's in the Penthouse Apartment, the bar area and in our TV Lounge; (keeping up with current market trends there are no TV's in the bedrooms) and WiFi. Our well-appointed kitchens are sleek and modern. We have an abundance of local art throughout the property. Very hip! There is also a hot tub for winter nights and a plunge pool for cooling down in the summer! We are in a good location within walking distance to the shops, beach, restaurants and night life. Our friendly staff have been highly commended by our previous guests and TripAdvisor reviewsIf you're heading to Jeffreys Bay - Funk it up!AccommodationFunkyTown has seven well-appointed, individually styled, contemporary en-suite bedrooms.Our bedrooms have comfortable beds, crisp linen, trendy designer furniture and original art. All our rooms have a small work area for you to manage your gadgets and a safe to store them in. A mini fridge and complimentary tea and coffee facilities are there for your enjoyment. Our rooms are independently alarmed for your security.Your bathroom is individual, clean, trendy and funky with large rain showers. In fact one suite even has a double shower.

All pefect

Reviewed By tricht492090

We had a little stopover and the apartment was just perfect for it! Location was good and the place itself awesome. Unfortunately we had to leave just after one night and continue our trip. Would definitely come again.

10. CURIOCITY Joburg

302 Fox Street Maboneng, Johannesburg 2094 South Africa
Excellent
59%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 287 reviews

CURIOCITY Joburg

Designed for you, the curious adventurer who just wants to get out there and live a little, wander a little and wonder a little, Curiocity is your base to explore. Clean design, cozy accommodation, local culture, and a community of like-minded people mean that, whichever one of our cities you’re in, you’ll feel like you’ve found your tribe. Step out the doors of our flagship design hostel, and you’ll find yourself in the heart of Maboneng, one of the coolest neighbourhoods in Johannesburg (or ‘Jozi’ as we South Africans call it). With restaurants, cafés, museums, and markets tucked away on every corner, you’ll want to explore every inch of this gritty, gorgeous urban jungle.

Curiocity is comfortable, if visiting Jo'berg.

Reviewed By Matt R

To start, the staff at Curiocity are hospitable and caring. The hostel has an inviting common area with a lively bar that's great for socializing. Kitchen facilities are terrific while the on-site restaurant serves very tasty meals. Comfortable dorms too, with plenty of space.

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