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Tekweni Backpackers Hostel vs Durban Elephant
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Durban Elephant is preferred by most writers compared to Tekweni Backpackers Hostel. Durban Elephant is ranked #10 in Durban with accolades from 1 publications including Frommer's.
Tekweni Backpackers Hostel
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
169 Ninth Avenue, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Business Center
Insight Guides
"One of the oldest and best backpacker hostels in Durban, the Tekweni sprawls over three houses near to Florida Road and offers a good selection of rooms and dorms."
Rough Guide
"Large hostel near Florida Rd... features plenty of communal areas, a pool and bar. Braais and other social gatherings cater to a young, energetic clientele. Monthly accommodation is also available."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A slightly saggy place that nevertheless attracts the party animals who like raucous, gregarious surrounds."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its courtyard, complete with pool and bar, gets jammed with socialising backpackers on Friday and Saturday nights...includes a couple of well-maintained and artfully decorated lodges."
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Durban Elephant
Frommer's
330 Cato Rd, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"With panoramic views of the harbor, bluff, and Indian Ocean, this grand old Edwardian property, set in lush tropical gardens (often visited by monkeys), offers the best-value stay in Durban."
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