About this property

Welcome to Hermanus Backpackers, where comfort meets adventure! Perfectly located just 800 metres from the Hermanus town centre, our hostel puts you within easy reach of vibrant coffee shops, restaurants, boutique stores, and art galleries. The Hermanus cliff path and seaside are only 400 metres away — keep an eye out for whales and dolphins! Hermanus is world-famous for its whale watching. We’re also just a 10-minute drive from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus’s award-winning wine route. What truly sets us apart is our crew — a friendly, local team who make you feel safe, welcome, and right at home. We’ll happily help you plan and book all your adventures. Rooms Unwind in our cozy, comfortable rooms designed for the adventurous traveller. Whether you prefer privacy or the buzz of a shared dorm, we have options to suit every budget. All rooms include: • Comfortable beds with quality linen and plush pillows • Lightning-fast Wi-Fi • Spotless cleanliness, maintained daily by our team Your home away from home — perfected. Activities Adventure is on your doorstep! Hermanus offers something for every traveller: • Shark cage diving • Whale watching (in season) • Sea kayaking • Coastal hiking and walking trails • Wine tours through the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Social Spaces Relax or connect — the choice is yours. Our shared spaces are designed for both laid-back lounging and lively social moments: • Outdoor pool • Large chill-out lounge • Fully equipped communal kitchen • Garden and fire pit General Information • Reception: 07:00 – 22:00 • Free secure parking available • Guests under 16 must be accompanied by a legal guardian in dorms • Each guest must present an original passport or ID upon arrival — no check-in without it

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Hermanus, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
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6 bunk beds
1 double bed
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4 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Easy coming and going. Clean/comfortable room
Theresa
Australia Australia
Great hostel. We had the family room with own toilet. The staff was more than friendly and welcoming. The value for money was great and it’s only a short walk in to town
Douglas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our hostess was superb. The place was clean, attractive and welcoming.
Greg
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The manager was lovely. Really friendly and very helpful with lots of info on what to do. The rest of the staff were very good too. The place was spotless and well looked after. The kitchen (actually kitchens as there were 2) was very clean and...
Sofia
Morocco Morocco
The staff is really friendly, good value for money, the pool is nice. The house is spacious and bright. It's also a 5mn walk from the seaside and 10mn walk to the center
Chen
Switzerland Switzerland
Nice location, walking distance to the cliff path and city center. Super friendly staff. Very nice and clean room for a very low price. Highly recommended!
Piotr
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Wonderful people work there, making this place feel like home—a place with soul and friendly energy. Jacqueline is always in action; she is more than an encyclopedia of knowledge about what to do, where to go, and who can help. There is a dog, a...
Pauliina
Finland Finland
The owner is wonderful! She remembers the names of guests immediately and is genuinely interested in making sure that you have a good time in Hermanus. The kitchen and common area facilities are great and the atmosphere is very welcoming and...
Marta
Poland Poland
I had such a lovely stay in this hostel - I took a private room, which was perfect: clean and quiet. I met wonderful people in Hermanus and host was truly amazing. Jacqueline offered advice, help with booking activities and was most welcoming. I...
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean and comfortable chalets, with private bathroom. Secure parking. Good sized rooms and bathroom. Would recommend.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Airport shuttle

House rules

Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.