We currently hold 508 backpackers on record across South Africa, covering all nine provinces. The largest concentrations are in Western Cape (151), Gauteng (108) and Eastern Cape (58). Well-covered towns and suburbs include Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. We have a contact number for 85% of these entries and a website for 66%, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 508 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Kruger Park Hostel313 Varing St, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga+27764639573 / Website / Directions
- 91 Loop Boutique Hostel91 Loop St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27212861469 / Website / Directions
- Hermanus Backpackers26 Flower St, Hermanus, Western Cape+27283124293 / Website / Directions
- Lungile Backpackers12 La Roche Dr, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27632094592 / Website / Directions
- Clarens Inn and BackpackersVan Reenen St, Dihlabeng, Free State+27763699283 / Website / Directions
- Saltycrax Backpackers20 Briza Rd, Blouberg, Western Cape+27664377801 / Website / Directions
- Long Street Backpackers209 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214230615 / Website / Directions
- Cape Agulhas Backpackers17 Duiker St, Struisbaai, Western Cape+27823723354 / Website / Directions
- Nothando Backpackers5 Wilder St, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape+27828259811 / Website / Directions
- Urban Hive Backpackers208 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214220565 / Website / Directions
- 1322 Backpackers International1322 Arcadia St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27846439444 / Website / Directions
- Coffee Shack Backpackers1 Coffee Shack Way, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape+27836564350 / Website / Directions
- A Sunflower Stop179 Main Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214346535 / Website / Directions
- Island Vibe10 Dageraad Street, Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape+27422931625 / Website / Directions
- Riverlodge Backpackers80 Alexandra Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214480526 / Website / Directions
- Big Blue Backpackers7 Vesperdene Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27214390807 / Website / Directions
- Chameleon Backpackers5 Voight Street, Windhoek East+264811284624 / Website / Directions
- George Backpackers5 St John's St, George, Western Cape+27448730061 / Website / Directions
- Tekweni Backpackers Hostel169 Ninth Ave, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27313031433 / Website / Directions
- The Smokey MoonThree Chimneys Farm Worcester Street Extension, Makhanda, Eastern Cape+27789666040 / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. We are a directory, not the provider. Details change often, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
We hold 508 matching entries in total. The list above shows the most complete records first, meaning those with a contact number and a street address, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Closest Nearby Options
This page covers backpackers across South Africa, drawing on 508 recorded entries in 196 towns and suburbs. Use the list above to find something close to you, then confirm the details directly.
Hours, Contact Details and Directions
We do not publish opening hours for individual backpackers. Our listing data comes from an open mapping dataset that does not carry verified trading hours, and publishing a guess would be worse than publishing nothing: you could drive to a closed door on the strength of it.
To confirm hours before you travel, phone the number shown on the listing, check the branch page on the operator’s own website, or look at the live “popular times” panel on the mapping service you use for directions. Hours in South Africa commonly differ on Sundays and public holidays, and many centres close earlier than their anchor tenants.
Services, Amenities and Key Details
- Check it is reachable. 85% of these entries carry a phone number. Ring before you travel, especially outside weekday business hours.
- Check the address, not just the name. 89% have a street address recorded. Chains often keep an old branch on the map after it has moved.
- Know who you are dealing with. Recognisable operators in this category include NWU-Pukke KSR / SCC, Costa del Sol and Bay Vista Dessert Bar & Cafe. Independents sit alongside them and are often cheaper, but you will need to do your own checking on credentials.
- Confirm anything that costs money in writing. Get a quote or a reference number before work starts or before you pay a deposit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many backpackers are listed on this page?
We hold 508 matching entries for South Africa and show the most complete of them above, prioritising those with a contact number and a street address.
Do you publish opening hours?
No. Our source data carries no verified trading hours, so we do not publish any. Phone the listing or check the operator’s own site before travelling.
Is NearMe.co.za the service provider?
No. We are a directory that helps you find nearby options. We do not carry out the work, employ the businesses listed, or take responsibility for the service they provide.
Where does this information come from?
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset, which aggregates openly licensed mapping sources. The most recent source update reflected here is dated 2026-08-10. Details change often, so treat every entry as a starting point and confirm it directly.
Something here is wrong or out of date. Can you fix it?
Yes. Tell us which entry and what is wrong and we will correct or remove it. Corrections to the underlying open dataset also flow through on the next refresh.
NearMe.co.za is an independent directory, not the provider of any service listed here. We do not publish opening hours, prices or fees for third-party businesses. Always confirm details directly with the business before you travel or commit to anything.