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91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (104)
"Good hotel, good location. Breakfast is good although same everyday but it’s free and tasty. Room was big good bathroom. Only problem they didnt have towels the day we arrived and had to wait to next day. "
The price is $34
$39 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 3 - Jun 4
91 Loop - Hostel
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (140)
"Really enjoyed my stay on The Santos Express train Royal coach. Very unique experience . Right next to the beach . Great outdoor space . Falling asleep to the sound of the sea and waking up to amazing view of the sea"
The price is $23
$26 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel
Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (62)
"We were delighted with our stay in this establishment. It's right in the center of town and very easy to get to. However, as it was winter, the rooms on the upper floor were too cold. Otherwise, the staff are very welcoming and helpful. "
The price is $12
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Urban Hive Backpackers
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Never at Home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (7)
"The place is just too noisy, do not stay here if you want to get any sleep. When doors close it vibrates through the whole building plus the noise of people drunk leaving the bar and running through the corridors and stairs is too much."
The price is $46
$54 total
includes taxes & fees
May 10 - May 11
Never at Home Kloof Street
Villa Viva Hostel
2.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (106)
"I LOVE this place!!! Architecturally & environmentally so pleasant, flowing interesting. Kind & friendly staff. Clean, quiet. I could stay forever"
The price is $37
$43 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Villa Viva Hostel
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
5.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (91)
"Regular annual trip to Cape Town for rugby sevens great place to stay and staff great help there is a supermarket next door so very convenient place "
The price is $51
$60 total
includes taxes & fees
May 8 - May 9
Never at Home Green Point - Hostel
Atlantic Point Backpackers
4.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (94)
"Not stating the truth on their booking site. Driver does not operate airport as mentioned. Nightshift receiption Guard leaves a late arrival exposed to dangers of the thiefs walking around. I had opened a criminal case and is awaiting this false pretences of services to be handles by a criminal court. Plus when l arrive on this booking "my booking was cancelles without any notice and again the same business and now other employes try to coverup the crime of the case l made and police said...
Atlantic Point Backpackers
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4)
"At reception, they were friendly and helpful but our wasn't up standard...e. g no tv, toilet paper, towels "
The price is $60
$70 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (38)
"It was a good stay, great stuff and super helpful. Great vibe if you wanna party or just chill and drink at the bar. "
The price is $38
$43 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
CURIOCITY Johannesburg - Hostel
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (46)
"The staffs are great people and always ready to help you out ."
The price is $19
$21 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Ashanti Lodge Backpackers Gardens
Mandela Rhodes Place
4.0 out of 10, (3)
"The biggest issue was that the neighbors were partying up to 5am in the morning and there was no security to ensure that this was controlled. "
The price is $63
$73 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Mandela Rhodes Place
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel
2.0 star property
4.8 out of 10, (6)
"Nous avons séjourné ici afin d'approcher la culture et l'histoire sud africaine, ce que nous avons retrouvé auprès des propriétaires des lieux. Nous étions 2 adultes et 2 enfants en bas âges. Les grandes et les petits on trouvé leur place, même dans le tuk tuk auprès de madi pour faire un tour de quartier! venez y c'est génial !!"
Orlando West Guest House - Hostel
MoTown by Mojo - Hostel
2.0 star property
6.0 out of 10, (11)
"Everything was awesome "
The price is $31
$36 total
includes taxes & fees
May 5 - May 6
MoTown by Mojo - Hostel
Fourways Boarding Hostel
1.0 star property
2.0 out of 10, (2)
The price is $17
$19 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Fourways Boarding Hostel
Zzzone Boutique Hostel
2.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Spacious room, well located and parking outside. Friendly reception staff"
The price is $30
$35 total
includes taxes & fees
May 15 - May 16
Zzzone Boutique Hostel
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (6)
"The atmosphere was good and friendly. Staffs were helpful and the lodge is in a secured environment."
The price is $26
$26 total
includes taxes & fees
May 16 - May 17
Lighthouse Farm Backpackers Lodge
Long Street Backpackers
2.0 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (21)
"Double booked "
Long Street Backpackers
Fourways Youth Hostel
1.5 star property
2.0 out of 10, (1)
The price is $20
$23 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Fourways Youth Hostel
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel
4.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (32)
"Lovely. I Was a flash packer and it was super. Everyone was very friendly, the room was lovely and the staff were great."
Island Vibe Jeffreys Bay Hostel
Thanda Tau - Hostel
2.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4)
"Spacious room, enormous bathroom, spotlessly clean and well decorated, excellent quality bedding with an electric blanket for extra warmth. Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Grounds are very well maintained. Chalets are separate from each other which provides peace and privacy. Great sunset view over the surrounding area. I thought that the noise of the freeway would be a problem but not too bad at all. An excellent place to stop over and break a long trip and much more luxurious than...
The price is $97
$113 total
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Thanda Tau - Hostel
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