NearMe lists 295 backpackers and hostels across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (69), Western Cape (63) and KwaZulu-Natal (46). 85% of these entries include a phone number and 60% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 295 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Kruger Park Hostel313 Varing St, Nkomazi, Mpumalanga+27 76 463 9573 / Website / Directions
- 91 Loop Boutique Hostel91 Loop St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 286 1469 / Website / Directions
- Hermanus Backpackers26 Flower St, Hermanus, Western Cape+27 28 312 4293 / Website / Directions
- Lungile Backpackers12 La Roche Dr, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 63 209 4592 / Website / Directions
- Clarens Inn and BackpackersVan Reenen St, Dihlabeng, Free State+27 76 369 9283 / Website / Directions
- Wild Spirit Backpackers LodgeWild Spirit Lodge on Heidehof Farm R102 Nature's Valley Road The Crags, Bitou Ward 1, Western Cape+27 82 828 8008 / Website / Directions
- Lebo's Soweto Backpackers10823 Pooe St, Soweto, Gauteng+27 11 936 3444 / Website / Directions
- Saltycrax Backpackers20 Briza Rd, Blouberg, Western Cape+27 66 437 7801 / Website / Directions
- Long Street Backpackers209 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 423 0615 / Website / Directions
- Cape Agulhas Backpackers17 Duiker St, Struisbaai, Western Cape+27 82 372 3354 / Website / Directions
- MOY Guesthouse & Backpackers61 Somerset Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 012 5849 / Website / Directions
- Nothando Backpackers5 Wilder St, Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape+27 82 825 9811 / Website / Directions
- Urban Hive Backpackers208 Long St, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 422 0565 / Website / Directions
- Barrydale Backpackers4 Tennant Street, Route 62, Barrydale, Western Cape+27 82 885 0226 / Website / Directions
- 1322 Backpackers International1322 Arcadia St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 84 643 9444 / Website / Directions
- Coffee Shack Backpackers1 Coffee Shack Way, King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape+27 83 656 4350 / Website / Directions
- Riverlodge Backpackers80 Alexandra Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 448 0526 / Website / Directions
- Big Blue Backpackers7 Vesperdene Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 439 0807 / Website / Directions
- Amapondo Backpackers Lodge2nd Beach Rd, Port St Johns+27 47 564 1344 / Website / Directions
- George Backpackers5 St John's St, George, Western Cape+27 44 873 0061 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The backpackers and hostels we hold are spread across 149 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Durban (25), Cape Town (24), Johannesburg (17), Soweto (11), Randburg (10) and Gqeberha (6).
Backpackers and hostels by province
How the 295 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 69 | Johannesburg (17), Soweto (11) and Randburg (10) |
| Western Cape | 63 | Cape Town (24), Blouberg (4) and Oudtshoorn (4) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 46 | Durban (25), Ballito (3) and Margate (2) |
| Eastern Cape | 42 | Gqeberha (6), East London (3) and Storms River (2) |
| Mpumalanga | 18 | Sabie (3), Graskop (3) and eMalahleni (2) |
| Free State | 12 | Bloemfontein (3), Boshof (1) and Rouxville (1) |
| North West | 8 | Potchefstroom (3), Vryburg (1) and JB Marks (1) |
| Limpopo | 4 | Polokwane (2), Marapong (1) and Seshego (1) |
| Northern Cape | 3 | Kimberley (2) and Colesberg (1) |
30 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 295 entries, 85% list a phone number, 60% a website and 87% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many backpackers and hostels does NearMe list?
We have 295 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (69).
Which towns have the most backpackers and hostels?
In our listings, Durban (25), Cape Town (24) and Johannesburg (17) have the most entries.
How many backpackers and hostels are there in Gauteng?
We have 69 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (17), Soweto (11) and Randburg (10).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.