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City Lodge Hotel Durban vs Gibela Backpackers Lodge

City Lodge Hotel Durban and Gibela Backpackers Lodge are both rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Gibela Backpackers Lodge ranks marginally better than City Lodge Hotel Durban. Gibela Backpackers Lodge is ranked #17 in Durban with accolades from 2 sources like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.

City Lodge Hotel Durban
City Lodge Hotel Durban
8 / 10
Cnr Silvester Ntuli and K.E. Masinga, Durban 4056, South Africa
From $49 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Decent value...Lower rates are offered for online bookings." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This reliable chain hotel strikes the right balance between corporate and leisure hospitality."
Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Gibela Backpackers Lodge
8 / 10
119 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Pool
  • Free Parking
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Immaculately organized hostel with a restful atmosphere, tastefully decorated rooms and single-sex dorms... Strict no-smoking policy and no check-in after 9pm."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of Durban’s best hostels, it has sparkling surfaces and rooms neat enough to pass an army major’s inspection... and helpful owner Elmar is the man-in-the-know about all things Durban and beyond." Full review