Durban Backpackers - On the BeachvsGibela Backpackers Lodge
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach and Gibela Backpackers Lodge are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Gibela Backpackers Lodge scores slightly higher than Durban Backpackers - On the Beach. Gibela Backpackers Lodge is ranked #15 in Durban with approval from 2 sources including Rough Guide, Lonely Planet.
Durban Backpackers - On the Beach
Lonely Planet
17 The Promenade, Glenashley, Durban, South Africa
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Beach
- Baggage storage
Lonely Planet "Four kilometres south of Umhlanga is Glenashley, where you’ll find this light and airy converted house-come-backpackers; it’s the best budget beach option in this neck of the woods." Full review
Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Rough Guide Lonely Planet
119 Ninth Avenue, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Pool
- Free Parking
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 "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
