Hostels in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

6 hostels available. Prices start from $5.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Port Elizabeth

Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…We hope to welcome you to Riverfront Backpackers and look forward to your visit. Policies and Conditions -Cancellation Policy: 24 hours before arrive -Cash or EFT payments only, upon arrival … More

Hostel Lungile Lodge Backpackers

Humewood
Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
12 La Roche Drive ... More
Adventure Hostels Beach Lovers Retreat Family-Friendly Hostel Solo Traveller
"This property is 3 minutes’ walk from the beach. Just 300m from the beachfront, Island Vibe Guest House is located in the suburb of Summerstrand and offers a garden with pool, Free Wi-Fi and … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Quiet Rest Solo Traveller
"…There is one on the ground floor of the main house, with a shower and a bath, plus two toilets and, in the back garden, the lower rooms and chalets share a shower over a bathtub and two toilets. … More
Family-Friendly Hostel
"…Check in from 14:00 to 23:00 . Check out from 08:00 to 10:00 . Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, electronic fund transfer (EFT). Taxes included. Breakfast not included - 65 ZAR … More
Digital Nomads Family-Friendly Hostel Quiet Rest
"…A well equipped kitchen, microwave, fridges. A small library, Comfy lounge, TV and videos for Africa! If travelling long distances, take a break, put your feet up, rest, have a look around our … More

Hotels in Port Elizabeth

Guest Houses in Port Elizabeth

La Mer Guesthouse

Humewood
Free Breakfast
"…Humewood has been described as prestigious and peaceful Neighbourhood - prestigious as the homes and hotels here are indeed beautiful. It is a stone’s throw from Kings Beach and Humewood beach ( … More

Le Blue Guesthouse

Bluewater Bay
Free Breakfast
"Within a short walk of both the beach and the river lies Le Blue Guest House. This immaculate establishment is as clean as a new pin and offers you comfortable and well appointed B&B accommodation … More

Hostels in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

6 hostels available. Prices start from $11.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Port Elizabeth (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Port Elizabeth.

Located almost halfway between Cape Town and Durban in the Eastern Cape Province, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, is a major seaport on the coast. Historically, it was established in the early nineteenth century by British settlers to strengthen the Cape Colony in this area that bordered the home of the Xhosa people. As such, Port Elizabeth has a mixture of Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa languages and cultures.

Port Elizabeth is a popular jumping-off point for Addo Elephant National Park, as well as other smaller game and wildlife parks. There are several lodge and hostel/backpacker options surrounding Addo itself, especially on the western side of the park near the main entrance. Lots of people opt to stay in Port Elizabeth and take day trips as well. Just north of the city center, there are a few hostel options in the Redhouse neighborhood along the riverfront, as well as on the beach where the river meets the ocean. Located in a quieter, less busy area just outside the main city, several of these hostels offer eco-friendly and sustainable accommodation in addition to camping.

There are also lots of Port Elizabeth, South Africa hostel options in Port Elizabeth Central and Summerstrand, as well as bed and breakfasts and inexpensive hotels. Many of them are beachside, and others are scattered just inland in the heart of the city. The ones in Port Elizabeth Central may be among the many artworks of the Route 67 project, which is well worth exploring. This is a series of sixty-seven murals, sculptures, and other art installations that commemorate Nelson Mandela’s sixty-seven-year-long political struggle toward freedom and equality in South Africa.

Almost every hostel in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, can help arrange activities like tours of the city or day/overnight trips to national and privately owned parks. Around town, you could visit the Apartheid Museum or see the lighthouse and penguin rehabilitation facility at Cape Recife. There are also plenty of activities to do in the water and on the beach like surfing, whale watching, and scuba diving.

Written by local enthusiast for Port Elizabeth hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Port Elizabeth hostels Julie Sushii

Port Elizabeth Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Port Elizabeth, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 6
Average dorm price $14
Average private room price $45
Cheapest hostel in Port Elizabeth Jikeleza Lodge International Backpackers Hostel with $11
Party hostels in Port Elizabeth Hostel Lungile Lodge Backpackers (1 in total)
Most Port Elizabeth hostels are located in Central, Humewood
Average rating of all hostels 5.1

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