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Featured Hostels in South Africa

91 Loop - Hostel

never at home Green Point

never at home Kloof Street

Urban Hive Backpackers

Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

MoTown by Mojo - Hostel

Riverlodge Backpackers

Kruger Park Hostel

Atlantic Point Backpackers

Strand Guesthouse - Hostel
Hostels in South Africa
Anytime your mates mention a trip, you’re the first to hop on board. Last-minute holiday? You’re in. Road trip? You’re driving! That concert in another city? You’ve already got tickets. You can’t help it, adventure runs in your blood. You’re always looking for the next big thrill, and you’ll stop at nothing to get there. You’re meant to run with the wild and free, and we know just where to find your fellows: a backpackers’ hostel in South Africa.
Stay at a youth hostel in South Africa, and you’ll fit right in. Adventurous and spontaneous, backpackers are right up your alley. They get you. Need a dancefloor buddy or someone to hike the trails with? They’ll take you up on it. There’s no doubt you’ll find your tribe as soon as you step into your backpacker hostel in South Africa. Call dibs on the top bunk, join a card game in the common room, and make fast friends with your roommates. Soon you’ll be cooking in the communal kitchen and planning future flights and adventures together. Man, it feels good to find your people! You’ll only wish you found them sooner.
Quit trying to force yourself into cookie-cutter holidays. It’s time to travel your way. Let us hook up you up with an affordable backpacker accommodation that suits your style and your budget. Whether you’ve been dreaming of a trip for months, or you just woke up and decided today was the day for a holiday, Wotif is here to make your adventures happen. Please, send us a postcard!
South Africa Hostels essential information
Accommodation | 99 Hostels |
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Lowest Price | AU$32 |
Highest Price | AU$560 |
Popular accommodation | 91 Loop - Hostel, never at home Green Point, never at home Kloof Street, Urban Hive Backpackers, Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel, MoTown by Mojo - Hostel, Riverlodge Backpackers, Kruger Park Hostel, Atlantic Point Backpackers, Strand Guesthouse - Hostel, Villa Viva Hostel, Fourways Youth Hostel |
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