Durban Hostels

"I stayed here in October 2006 and it really was top notch. Spotless and modern, I'd recommend this hostel to anyone. Elmar is a top guy -- tipped me off to a bar with a 15 rand cocktail promo (Bean Bag Bohemia) and where to watch the Scotland v. Ukraine game. I ended up that night in a bar with Elmar (who was drinking tea) and doing karaoke with his friends. Great way to end my stay in South Africa -- and he even made sure I was up for the airport taxi a couple of hours later!" … "I work for a large hotel chain, so I like to try out...  more »

"A couple of friends and I stayed at Blue Sky for the Easter holiday. The atmosphere was great and the hosts were excellent. We enjoyed our stay so much that we didn't want to leave. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You'll be seeing us again!!!" … "Brilliant place--would recommend it to anyone! It has a great atmosphere, and an excellent host! We will definitely be back soon!" … "Blue Sky Mining Backpackers & Lodge is a stone's throw away from the beach, and has great ocean views. Then you can surf well...  more »

"I love hippos and I loved this lodge. There are tiny, medium and large hippos, pictures, engravings, and photos of hippos everywhere... It's fun." … "Clean and nice hostel with plenty of hippos in the least expected places. Very funny." … "Lovely spot. Cozy and quiet. Also, the manager Themba handles everything with grace and style even under pressure." … "This is my favourite hostel on the face of the planet! I spent 3 months in S.A. and went back to the Hippo Hide twice after my original visit when I found myself in Durban....  more »

"A Dive - The owner is the most rude woman on the face of the earth, I would not recommend any of the hippo hostels to anybody, stay well clear." … "there is wireless broadband internet cafe for laptop user blogging their way way around and the global village .there is also booking agent desk. truck-load of indoor parking.super kitchen.super duper rooms and the durban super beach is only 500m away........Hey shoo wow.no restrictions." … "follow ushaka marine world sign on mahatma ghandi road. cross bell street 2nd building on the...  more »

"I always stay at Nomads when I visit South Africa. Liegh is really friendly. And I love the dogs!" … "I have visited Nomads many times over the last five years with my children. We always have a wonderful time. The staff are friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is very happy and loving. I have met many wonderful people there and I highly recommend Nomads!" … "Clean, friendly staff, safe - stayed with a friend who booked a double room. He requested very specific things from them and the staff went out of their way to accommodate...  more »

"We went as a group of lads to tekweni, had a great time." … "When I got here the staff were good and friendly, and they made me feel at home. They made me feel welcome in Africa." … "Keep Valuables safe - Weekends are good fun, but don't forget to lock your bags and rooms. Certain travelers stay a long time because they are on the grift and certain other strangers arrive on weekend nights to take advantage of drunk travelers. If you are a person who avoids the high table then you will be considered worthy prey." … "…...  more »

"The lodge has beautiful views of Bothas Hill, a Jacuzzi under the stars and indoors, open air showers, garden hammocks and a rustic pub. Come Book the BAZ-BUS through us too. Ladies get half price on everything on Wednesdays The Black Mamba is located close to the Inanda Dam, Shogweni Dam and the Popular Shongweni Farmers Market that happens every Saturday morning. At the Black Mamba Lodge we offer a free drink on arrival, happy hour between 6 and 7pm, free drop off and pickups to and from the airport, Hillcrest shopping centre and the...  more »

"Since a lot of these have been written they must have new staff. Duncan on the travel desk is a Godsend, friendly and helpful. The place is a little run down but not too bad. The area is relatively safe IF you are aware of surroundings, i.e. stick to where you are told is safe. I had no problem with staying there at all." … "I visited Banana Backpackers in the summer of 2004 as part of World Challenge Expeditions. I thought it was an excellent place to stay, the staff are very friendly and would go out of their way to help you. It is...  more »

"Good time - it is great, we had a very good time & you get to meet people across the globe, wow nice place." … "It was amazing. You get to meet a lot of people from all over the world." … "One more great review for Ansteys! The location is choice, the staff is friendly, and the "honeymoon hut" rocks! The shared bathrooms are clean and the beds are very comfortable. We'd go back in a heartbeat." … "Amazing." … "Everything is quality at this place. Owners and employees are kind and helpful and competent. It's clean. It's...  more »

"Best Place I Stayed In - Keith and Pat could not have done more to make our stay better. We actually had a free apartment to stay in on the Bluff but after one night we moved back in to Smiths Cottage. Pat was always ready to offer advice if we wanted to do something and often drove us where we wanted to go. Keith is a legend. He often got dragged into the pub by us (sorry Pat). The accommodation is great with good food, a bar, and a lovely pool. I especially liked the pool house, which we booked into for our second stay." … "well...  more »

"Township Vibe Backpackers is situated just 20 min outside Durban city centre. It is a perfect backpackers to experience the township life style. Mingle and Dingle with the locals or even volunteer for one day in one of the local businesses. Chill with a drink around the campfire and get a better understanding of Township Life. Please note: We have a 48 hours cancellation policy Only cash payment possible on arrival Check In Time: 12.00 Check Out Time:11.00" … "… your left at the offramp). Drive straight for about 5 km. Take...  more »

"Stayed there for quite a few days in Feb. 2007 and i found it great. The place was very well run and clean at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone." … "… Situated in Durban North between the City Centre and Umhlanga Rocks, On The Beach is literally that - on the beach. Watch the waves break over the golden sand in your front yard, pop down for an early morning dip and search for shells as you unwind in this little bit of paradise… Close enough to everything you could possibly need; restaurants,...  more »

"I moved here after one night in another hostel and ended up staying a week. They paid for our taxi from the other one too. It is so chilled out and all the staff are really friendly and helpful. The beds are really comfy, the whole place is spotlessly clean (which is good as Durban does have a problem with cockroaches) and it is in a really nice neighbourhood. It's just a short local bus into town (costs 1 Rand)." … "Charlie misses this place even just after a few days. Home is beautiful and filled with beautiful people. It has an...  more »

"I think I was there about two years ago and ever since I have been dreaming about going back. Rob really knows how to make his guests feel at home. I have been working in the hospitality industry for year with many advantages that guests pay top dollar for, but I could never really get the feel for fun and relaxation. Angle Rock offers more for less with great accommodation and wonderful staff. You are sure to have a blast. The time has come for me to return to the Rock and I am sure that I will have great fun. See you soon Rob. In January,...  more »

"… and still expanding. Situated in the heart of the vibrant area of Morningside and just a short drive to our golden mile beach front, Suncoast casino and the beach, and is around the corner from the most exciting road in Durban "Florida Road!" Our friendly staff offers friendly service, clients are feeling welcome from the day of arrival till the day of departure, and our rooms have unique themes, comfortable bedding and air conditioning in the rooms. We also supply complimentary shuttle to and from airport and most importantly, we...  more »

"When I stayed there it was probably the cheapest hostel in the area, but it was very crummy and dirty and disorganised. The rooms were tiny and only a few of the rooms had balcony views. The most annoying thing was there was a neverending supply of people who wanted to borrow money. One of the guys there stole money from me and then had the cheek to ask me to take him to the airport." … "I stayed at this place in December 2003. It was cheap but very dirty, and the bedding smelt very bad. Worse, I was supposed to get a fifty- percent...  more »

"We had booked using another website and already paid our deposit. We were amused to hear that the hostel was no longer affiliated with the YHA associated (and for the obvious reasons this was no suprise), and that our booking was nowhere in sight--neither was the deposit we had already paid. I asked to look at a double room, and to my horror it was a double bed, surrounded by 4 bunks; again, it stank of wee. The loitering people in the reception area made it a bit suspicious. To be honest, I thought it was a brothel. We stayed in the...  more »

234 Essenwood Road … Durban, South Africa  more »