Durban Hostel - Gibela Backpackers Lodge, Durban

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' Housed in a stylish terracotta-coloured 1950's building with a Tuscan feel, this place takes a lot of beating. It has tasteful ethnic decor throughout, shower heads the size of dinner plates, bathroom floors you could eat off, and a friendly, personable feel in a secure location, close to Florida Road. OH, and did we say anything about the delicious breakfast? ' ( LONELY PLANET 2006)

You're about to discover a contemporary-style backpackers, designed to provide you with a comfortable stay in the most cross–cultural city in South Africa. This stylish and tranquil lodge is owned and managed by a former guide and keen traveller. Fellow travellers will receive good insider tips and travel recommendations, as well as superior comfort, in a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere.

Facilities and cleanliness - what our guests say:
- 'If there are hostels in heaven – they are Gibela Lodge'
- 'Rooms, beds and showers are absolutely tops'
- 'Definitely a step up from the rest'
- 'Lovely warm décor & spotless facilities'
- 'The nicest and most well run hostel we stayed in during our time in South Africa'
- 'Thanks for a very relaxing and comfortable stay in the nicest dorm I've been so far.'
- '[It's] no problem to be far from home when you come to stay at this lovely place.'

We appreciate the importance of clean facilities; we ensure that everything is spotless. The hostel is a non-smoking establishment.

Gibela's facilities include:
- Free clean and fresh sheet, pillow and duvets (towels in private rooms)
- Free coffee and tea, all day
- Free breakfast (cereals, yoghurt, bread & spreads, tea, coffee, fruit juice and fruit)
- Free book exchange - heaps of books and magazines.
- Free Durban & KwaZulu-Natal maps and advice
- Free luggage storage
- Free safety deposit
- Free modern, clean & equipped self-catering kitchen
- Free car and bike parking
- Free access to guide books from all around the world
- Bright, clean "Zulu Zen" decorated rooms
- Spotless modern bathrooms with 24 hour running hot water
- Cosy, comfortable Bohemian Indian style courtyard
- Internet, computers with memory card readers and public phone
- Hair dryer and iron - on request
- No curfew, no lockout - enjoy your freedom!

Gibela has 4 twin rooms, 2 x 4 bed dorms and 2 x 6 bed dorms.
There are four bathrooms in the hostel consisting of 6 showers and 5 toilets.
Our rooms are neat and well equipped with comfortable beds, ceiling fans and ample pack space.

INFORMATION
Get immersed in the country's culture, history and nature! We proved INFORMATION on every spot in South Africa:
What to see and do
-Where to stay – Accommodation bookings in National Parks
-How to get there
-Bus, train and flight ticket reservations
-Day and overnight trips
Our local staff can offer tips and advice on how best to navigate the city - including sightseeing, museums, restaurants and activity events.

Durban is a special place. We at Gibela want to help to share the experience of our city's mixed cultural heritage and make sure your stay in our "Kingdom" is an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Location and Contact

Location

• Gibela Backpackers Lodge is conveniently located in the safe, residential area of Morningside.
• Gibela is within walking distance to the centre of Durban's entertainment life, Florida Road, where there are restaurants, cocktail bars, clubs and coffee shops galore (check-out our what's hot list).
• Only a few steps from Gibela's front gate is a grocery store, auto-teller and post office.
• Guests can walk to the Botanical Gardens, Golden Mile Beaches, currency exchange and famous brand surf-gear factory shops.
• We are on both inner city transport networks, which link you to the museums, cinemas, Indian Market and Juma Mosque, in less than a 10-minute bus ride from the hostel.

Facilities and Amenities

Female Solo Traveller

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Breakfast

Luggage Storage

Parking

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

City Tours

Lockers in Lobby

Towels

BBQ Grill

Bar

Book Collection/Exchange

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Currency Exchange

Entirely Non-Smoking

Hot Showers

Kitchen

Lounge Area

Swimming Pool

Yoga Classes

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Animals

Genders: Males Only

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 07H00 - 21H00

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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