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Featured Hostels in Garden Route

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation

3 out of 5
15 Park Lane Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
$30 nightly
The price is $30 total per night
$30 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
At Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and express check-in. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an area shuttle. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-out, a terrace, and a TV in a common area.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

2 out of 5
Mossel Bay Mossel Bay Western Cape
Guests of Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a computer station. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hostel include a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Parking included
Free WiFi
The Wild Farm - Hostel

The Wild Farm - Hostel

2 out of 5
291 Whites Road Wilderness Western Cape
The Wild Farm - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a library. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can assist with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a reception hall.
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
The Backpack Shack - Hostel

The Backpack Shack - Hostel

2 out of 5
Alhof Drive Mossel Bay Western Cape
$64 nightly
The price is $74 total per night
$74 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Backpack Shack - Hostel features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and an ATM.
Pool
Parking included
Moonsong Backpackers

Moonsong Backpackers

Robberg Rd Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
Moonsong Backpackers features free WiFi in public areas and barbecue grills. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours. Additional amenities include a picnic area and a garden.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Bay Vista - Hostel

Bay Vista - Hostel

3 out of 5
92 Montagu St Mossel Bay Western Cape
Guests of Bay Vista - Hostel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 250 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Shark Shack Backpackers

Shark Shack Backpackers

2 out of 5
15 Marsh St Mossel Bay Western Cape
Shark Shack Backpackers features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 250 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and a TV in a common area.
Parking included
Free WiFi
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

4 out of 5
67 Main Road Knysna Western Cape
Island Vibe Knysna Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Free parking is available if you drive. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables and tours/tickets. Additional amenities include a refrigerator in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
Parking included
Free WiFi
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Hotel Options in Garden Route

    Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa

    Oubaai Hotel Golf & Spa

    406 Herolds Bay Road Herolds Bay Western Cape
    $227 nightly
    The price is $261 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
    $261 total
    Dec 16 - Dec 17
    Total with taxes and fees
    8/10 Very Good! (256 reviews)
    Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

    Protea Hotel by Marriott Knysna Quays

    Waterfront Drive Knysna Western Cape
    $106 nightly
    The price is $122 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
    $122 total
    Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (331 reviews)
    Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

    Sky Villa Boutique Hotel

    27 Baron's View Estate Plettenberg Bay Western Cape
    9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Garden Route
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Garden Route. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Garden Route has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Garden Route hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Garden Route.

Hostels let you really see Garden Route
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Garden Route. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Garden Route family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Garden Route are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Garden Route for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Garden Route isn’t going to explore itself.

Garden Route Hostels essential information

Accommodation
8 Hostels
Lowest Price
$30
Highest Price
$261
Popular accommodation
Amakaya Backpackers Travelers Accommodation, Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel, The Wild Farm - Hostel, The Backpack Shack - Hostel, Moonsong Backpackers, Bay Vista - Hostel, Shark Shack Backpackers, Island Vibe Knysna Hostel

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