Top Hostels in South Africa

The 2-star Kruger Inn Backpackers Marloth Park features a swimming pool and 8 rooms facing the patio.

The venue with views of the patio is placed 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Cape Town, at a short distance from Labia Theatre.

When visiting City Bowl district, guests can stay in one of the 37 hostel rooms, within just 650 metres from Koopmans-de Wet House.

The 2-star Villa Viva with an outdoor swimming pool is located in the very heart of Cape Town within 7 minutes' stroll of Labia Theatre.

The Zzzone Boutique is set 1.2 km from Hermanus Cliff Path and within a 10-minute drive of Hermanuspietersfontein Cellars.

The unique Santos Express with mountain views lies 10 minutes on foot from the Bartolomeu Dias Museum.

Featuring a swimming pool and 19 rooms, the Buccaneers On The Beach, Chintsa, South Africa Chintsa is at a 3.1 km distance from Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve.

Featuring location 0.7 km from the lake, the hostel lies in the vicinity of Cape Town Stadium.

The Beach House Backpackers Lodge Wilderness is situated in the Wilderness Beach district, 27 minutes' drive from George airport.

Hogsback Arboretum is a 10-minute walk from the Away With The Fairies, while 39 Steps is merely 1.1 km away.

Located a 15-minute ride from Hole in the Wall, the Coffee Shack Adventure Backpackers & Accommodation boasts a swimming pool.

When visiting Green Point district, guests can stay in one of the 9 hostel rooms, within just 500 metres from Breakwater Prison.

Goose Valley Golf Club is within 3.9 km of the Nothando Backpackers Lodge Plettenberg Bay and Sanctuary Beach is nearly a 10-minute drive away.

Staying at the Backpackers & Budget Accommodation Hermanus, you can visit Hoy's Koppie, set a 15-minute stroll away, or simply relax by an outdoor pool.

Nestled 1 km from the city centre, this functional hostel comprises 18 rooms and bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet.

Set at 250 metres of Struisbaai Mall, the Cape Agulhas Backpackers offers 24 rooms and an outdoor pool.

Vilakazi Street is also set 25 minutes' walk from the Lebo'S Soweto Backpackers.

Marlothi Shopping Centre is 15 minutes by car from the Kruger Park, while Kruger Sunset Lodge in The Greater Kruger is nearly 10 minutes away by car.

The 2-star Big - Luxury Backpackers with a year-round outdoor pool is approximately 25 minutes on foot from Signal Hill.

With entertainment activities and billiards at the premises, the 4-star Atlantic Point Backpackers Cape Town is located 1.4 km from Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

The 3-star Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay with beach views lies within 10 minutes' walk of Dolphin Beach Entertainment.

Boasting a swimming pool, the 4-star Island Vibe is set merely 500 metres from Knysna Waterfront.