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91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel

2 out of 5
91 Loop Street Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$65 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
NZ$65
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cape Town. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium ...
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never at home Green Point

never at home Green Point

5 out of 5
107 Main Road Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$141 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$141
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Clifton Bay Beach are ...
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Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers

2 out of 5
208 Long Street Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$53 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
NZ$53
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Cape Town Stadium ...
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never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street

2 out of 5
73 Kloof St Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$132 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$132
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located ...
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Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge

2 out of 5
12 Market Street Stellenbosch Western Cape
Stay at this hostel in Stellenbosch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Popular attractions Dorp Street and Toy & Miniature Museum are ...
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Green Elephant Backpackers

Green Elephant Backpackers

2 out of 5
57 Milton Rd Cape Town Western Cape
The price is NZ$71 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
NZ$71
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located ...
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Hermanus Backpackers

Hermanus Backpackers

1 out of 5
26 Flower St Hermanus Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this hostel in Hermanus. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Shopping Centre and Whale Museum are located ...
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Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens

2 out of 5
11 Hof Street Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundable
Stay at this hostel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located ...
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M & B Backpackers

M & B Backpackers

2 out of 5
61 Wale St Cape Town Western Cape
Stay at this hostel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Long Street and Table Mountain are located ...
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South Africa Student & Backpacker Accommodation

For you, life is a journey, not a destination. If not for the whole needing a job thing, you’d be a world traveller, and all your friends would be #sojelly. But instead you’ve saved up your time off (or maybe even scored a sweet freelance gig), and you’ve been thinking about all the places you could go. In fact, maybe you’ve been thinking a little too hard—it’s holiday time, and you need a place to stay. You also know you don’t have to be flush with heaps of moolah to find your perfect spot. You just need a place to crash after all your adventures, anyway. We’ve got South Africa budget backpackers accommodation to save the day.

Hostels were literally made for last minute travel. They’re cheap, they’re fun, and they’re always around. Kinda like your bestie, hostels are the sort of friend who’s always there for you in a pinch, with a pitcher of margaritas and an epic playlist, ready to party. They’re youth accommodation at its finest. You’ll be out exploring South Africa all day, then coming back just to get ready for the nightlife. You’ll probably meet loads of newfound friends, and the next morning—or more likely, afternoon—it all starts again.

When it comes to holidaying on the cheap, backpackers know where it’s at: South Africa hostel bookings from lastminute.co.nz. They’ve got everything you need, and nothing you don’t. So throw a few things in your backpack and get travelling—South Africa isn’t going to wait forever!

South Africa Hostels essential information

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102 Hostels
Lowest Price
NZ$53
Highest Price
NZ$879
Popular accommodation
91 Loop - Hostel, never at home Green Point, Urban Hive Backpackers, never at home Kloof Street, Stumble Inn Backpackers Lodge, Green Elephant Backpackers, Hermanus Backpackers, Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens, M & B Backpackers

Top trending hotels in South Africa

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

City Lodge Hotel at OR Tambo International Airport

3 out of 5
Above Multi-Storey Parkade 2, Level 5 Kempton Park Gauteng
The price is NZ$310 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
NZ$310
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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Southern Sun O.R Tambo

Southern Sun O.R Tambo

4 out of 5
Airport Grounds, Jones Road, / Kempton Park Gauteng
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$196 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
NZ$196
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kempton Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort

5 out of 5
Sun City Resort Moses Kotane North West
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$879 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
NZ$879
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Moses Kotane. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
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Taj Cape Town

Taj Cape Town

5 out of 5
1 Wale Street Cape Town Western Cape
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$372 per night from 19 Apr to 20 Apr
NZ$372
19 Apr - 20 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Cape Town. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
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