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Hostels in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

5 hostels available. Prices start from $8 for a dorm bed.

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Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelQuiet RestSolo Traveller

"…The staff was very friendly, competent, and very helpful. Jikeleza is close enough to the city centre so that one can easily walk it. We enjoyed our stay and received good advice from other

from $5.75
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Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…With Riverfront, you can join the following activities at an additional cost: -Addo Elephant Safari -Sailing -Motherwell Township -Windsurfing Lessons -Surf Lessons -Surf Coastal Tour -

from $7.15
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Hostel Lungile Lodge Backpackers

Humewood
Free Breakfast
Party HostelSolo TravellerYouth Hostel

"…I usually like hostels that are a bit more rustic, but I have to say that I had a nice time lounging by the pool. :) We stayed in a few hostels around Port Elizabeth, and Lungile was by far the best

from $7.17
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The Hippo Backpackers
Party HostelSolo Traveller

"…The upstairs dorm has six bunk beds and looks much more comfortable with outside showers and toilets. Common Spaces There is a common kitchen, which is clean and fairly well equipped, and

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Port Elizabeth Backpackers
Digital NomadsFamily-Friendly HostelQuiet 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

Hotels in Port Elizabeth

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La Mer Guesthouse

Humewood
Free Breakfast
Beach Lovers RetreatFamily-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…​Breakfast, Lunch Packs, Dinner, Shuttle ​What really makes us different? Solar system (During Load shedding Guests enjoys TV, Lights and Wifi) Utilise our own Borehole purification, UV

from $30.04
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Adventure HostelsBeach Lovers RetreatFamily-Friendly HostelSolo Traveller

"…Breakfast is served in the dining room. The Apartments also have barbecue facilities outside. A number of restaurants serving a range of local and international cuisines can be found on the

from $23.71
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Le Blue Guesthouse

Bluewater Bay
Free Breakfast
Adventure HostelsBeach Lovers RetreatParty HostelSolo Traveller

"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

from $37.50

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Get to know Port Elizabeth

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.

Get to know 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  hostelsJulie 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 5
Average dorm price $15
Average private room price $38
Cheapest hostel in Port Elizabeth28 Towpath on the Riverfront with $15.5
Party hostels in Port ElizabethThe Hippo Backpackers (2 in total)
Most Port Elizabeth hostels are located in Central, Humewood, Richmond Hill
Average rating of all hostels 6.5

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