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Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation

Westcliff, Hermanus

Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation offers accommodation close to the centre in Hermanus. It has an outdoor pool, TV lounge and billiard table.

You can engage in various activities, such as golfing and diving. Village Square is 1 km from Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation, while Hamilton Russel Vineyards is 3.6 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 77 km from Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation. Super cozy and spacious room, ideal for a small family, really close to the town-center, plenty of parking space, and a nice common living room, ideal for meeting other travelers.

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9
Superb
1,254 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

THE BIG - Luxury Backpackers

Green Point, Cape Town

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. Extremely clean and comfy. Very nicely designed. Helpful staff. Convenient location.

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9.1
Superb
569 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Cape Town Surf Hostel & Lodge

Cape Town

Situated in Cape Town, 300 metres from Blouberg Beach, Cape Town Surf Hostel & Lodge features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. great staff, good location, easy in/out security gate w/ code. They even let me store my kiteboard bag for a month, while traveling around Africa to come back and pick it up on my way out of capetown. A lifesaver, not dragging a kitebag around

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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
£37
per night

@ Rosie's

Bloubergstrand

@ Rosie's offers accommodation in Bloubergstrand, a short walk from Blouberg's Beach Boulevard. There is a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering and a dining room table where guests can enjoy their meals. 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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9.5
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
£26
per night

91 Loop Boutique Hostel

City Bowl, Cape Town

With minimalistic and modern design, the hostel offers en-suite private and dormitory rooms as well as a unique air-conditioned pod accommodation. Features include extra long beds, reading lights, electric plugs and lockable storage space. Linen and towels are provided. I loved the friendly staff as well as the facilities! Highly recommended. I cannot wait to go back

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8.3
Very good
1,958 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Never at Home Green Point 5 stars

Green Point, Cape Town

The property offers modern, private rooms or dormitory accommodation. Most rooms have an en-suite bathroom while others share a communal bathroom. Each room is air-conditioned and the dormitories are fitted with bunk beds, international charging points, a compartment locker and reading lights on each bed. Everything was really good except for the WiFi and a guy in my room that pissed in the middle of the night on someone else's stuff

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8.8
Fabulous
1,131 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge

Wilderness Beach, Wilderness

Situated in Wilderness, 200 metres from Wilderness Beach, Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and a bar. Located around 16 km from Lakes Area National Park, the hostel with free WiFi is also 18 km away from George Golf Club. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. One of the best hostels where I've ever stayed. Nice relaxed traveller vibe, helpful staff, comfortable bed and the ocean view is amazing!

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8.5
Very good
350 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Zzzone Boutique Hostel

Hermanus City-Centre, Hermanus

Situated in Hermanus, within 300 metres of Village Square and 9 km of Hamilton Russel Vineyards, Zzzone Boutique Hostel provides accommodation with free WiFi. The accommodation features a front desk and a shared lounge for guests. Way more than I expected, extremely clean, great value for money, nice and spacious rooms that was well thought out. Great service, amenities and a good location.

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8.9
Fabulous
185 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

Zebra Crossing Backpacker

City Bowl, Cape Town

Table Mountain is 5.3 km from Zebra Crossing Backpacker, while CTICC is 6.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International, 21 km from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Everything, easy to get to from airport, easy to find, accommodating staff. All were very helpful, even the guests. I do recommend that you have Uber of Bolt app if you don't have a vehicle. For those that are used to city noise and cars, my tiny room was perfect. It is the cold season so warm PJs and slippers would have been 🙂

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8.5
Very good
360 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

Long Street Backpackers

City Bowl, Cape Town

Located on bustling Long Street in the Cape Town City Centre, Longstreet Backpackers features BBQ facilities and sun terrace. Free WiFi is available.

The Company’s Garden is 300 metres from Longstreet Backpackers, while Long Street Supermarket is 77 metres away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 21 km from Longstreet Backpackers. The hostel was pretty good, loved the vibe, the staff, the people I met during my stay. Totally recommend it!!

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8.1
Very good
963 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

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