Hostels in Hogsback, South Africa

2 hostels available. Prices start from $6.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Hogsback

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Adventure Hostels Female Solo Traveller Party Hostel Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
"…Awesome - I stayed here in Dec. 2007 after hiking the Amatola Trail. Excellent. Cosy lounge with fireplace, clean rooms, beautiful garden with a kickass tree house (serious bonus points), nice bar … More

Elundini Backpackers


Free Breakfast
Party Hostel Solo Traveller
"…Please note: Cancellation policy: 72h advance notice Late cancellation or no-show – one night charge Payment upon arrival by cash only Check in from 14.00 Check out before 10.00 Breakfast … More

Hostels in Hogsback, South Africa

2 hostels available. Prices start from $13.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Hogsback (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 Hogsback.

Guess what? Hogsback is also named and spelled Amatola Mountains - It is the same destination. Goodbye confusion.

Hogsback is a very small town located in the mountains of the Eastern Cape, out of the way of everything else. It is an eccentric town with a magical feel to it that makes the place seem almost enchanted. The place has such an effect that it is claimed to have been an inspiration for J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," since he used to visit the place many times prior to the publishing of the book.

When it comes to activities, Hogsback is replete with plenty of ways to take in the nature of the area. Despite the town's small population, there is a tourist office that can provide you with all the information you need to get started. There are a number of hiking trails that navigate the nearby terrain and an equal number of waterfalls in the area that make for good opportunities to stop and have lunch, or soak in the natural beauty of the town. Some of the Hogsback hostels even have their own hiking trails leaving right from their own property. If hiking is too slow paced for you, grab a bike! There is plenty of mountain biking to do as well as horseback riding throughout the area. There are even a number of rock faces where one can abseil down from the top.

There are a few Hogsback hostels in the area, and if you have your own tent you should have no trouble finding a green patch of ground to call your own for the night. If it is the busy season, it would be best to call ahead, however.

For accessing Hogsback, the best road is from the south along the R345. If accessing Hogsback from the north, the R345 is unsealed but it can be done in a two-wheel-drive with enough patience, although some ground clearance is recommended.

Written by local enthusiast for Hogsback hostels

Written by local enthusiast for Hogsback hostels Richard Ballentine

Hogsback 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 Hogsback, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 2
Average dorm price $14
Cheapest Hostel in Hogsback Away with the Fairies with $12.5
Party hostels in Hogsback Away with the Fairies (2 in total)
Average rating of all hostels 4.2

FAQ about Hogsback Hostels

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