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The Benjamin vs Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Gibela Backpackers Lodge scores marginally higher than The Benjamin. Gibela Backpackers Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 76 with approval from 2 reviews like Lonely Planet, Rough Guide.
The Benjamin
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
141 Florida Road, Morningside, Durban 4001, South Africa
From $42 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Lonely Planet
"This upmarket boutique hotel is filled with smart rooms of the ‘heavy drapes and floral furnishing’ variety (although the jute carpet is showing some wear), around a pretty paved and green courtyard."
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Fodor's
"In one of Durban's transformed historic buildings, this small hotel offers excellent value. Its location is ideal—perched on trendy Florida Road."
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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
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."
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