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Hostels in Hermanus, South Africa

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Hermanus Backpackers

Westcliff
Free Breakfast
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"…It was only R995 per person with a very reputable company and you get either a free nights accommodation in a dorm included or R100 per person off the cost of private rooms. The bar and the new cafe

from $6.79
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"…Fun surf lessons . Great for meeting other travellers . Awesome surf house ! - Really awesome surf house only one block away from the sea and town centre . We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be

from $6.50
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"…Summary The live-in South African/Canadian owners are involved in a few local community activities and all waste is recycled. Laundry service is available and there is use of a jacuzzi on the

from $9.15

Hotels in Hermanus

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"…Designed with sleep in mind, Zzzone offers guests a fresh, sleep-centric take on the traditional backpackers. Our spacious rooms have been set up keeping comfort and functional use in mind. Rooms

from $22.93

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Pelagus House

Free Breakfast
Digital NomadsOlder travelers (+50)Quiet Rest

"…Our position, our style and our dedication to the highest standards ensure that the accommodation we provide meets your expectations. A spectacular view of the ocean and the sound of waves greet

from $49.61
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"Sixteen Guest House on Main is found in the picturesque town of Hermanus. Nestled between the mountains and the sea, Hermanus is only 140km from Cape Town and is the whale watching capital of the

from $37.94

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Get to know Hermanus

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 Hermanus.

Get to know Hermanus

Hermanus, South Africa, is the whale-watching capital of South Africa and with good reason. From around July to November, the massive southern right whales (so named because they were the "right" whale to hunt), come to the bays around Hermanus to breed and rear their young for the trip to the Antarctic in the summer. It's also possible to spot Bryde's and humpback whales here, too. Humpback whales are particularly gymnastic, breaching the surface and giving displays of somersaulting.

Boat trips are the staple of this little community and it's very easy to organize a trip out to see the whales, as there are many operators during the season. There is also a hillside trail that you can take that will give you views of these fantastic beasts although from much further away. The bay is also home to dolphins, penguins, and seals. There is a very nice cliff-top walk that is easily undertaken in under an hour through a rich diversity of flora, where you might also catch a sight of whales.

As this is a town dominated by its whale watching, what else would you expect other than a Whale Festival? It's held at the end of September, every year celebrating the annual arrival of the southern right whales.

Hermanus is a compact town and is a popular retirement home for South Africans. It's easily possible to walk the entire length of the town in under half an hour. It's well served by supermarkets and many restaurants specializing in seafood, of course.

Those looking for hostel accommodation will find Hermanus, South Africa hostels of very good quality that are close to all the amenities in town. These Hermanus, South Africa hostels are well used to tourists, and boat trips, snorkeling and other touristic activities are the standard trips that all accommodation will organize for you. One of the more adrenaline fueled activities is the shark cage diving. This is done in nearby Gansbaai and entails being lowered into the water in a cage to have close encounters with great white sharks. Again, this is a standard trip organized by the hostels in Hermanus, South Africa. If that weren't enough, there's also a lovely, sandy beach out at the eastern edge of town called Grotto Beach.

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Hermanus 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 Hermanus, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 3
Average dorm price $18
Average private room price $52
Cheapest Hostel in HermanusHermanus Backpackers with $16
Party hostels in HermanusHermanus Backpackers (2 in total)
Most Hermanus hostels are located in Westcliff
Average rating of all hostels 8.3

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