Hermanus Backpackers & Budget Accommodation - Hermanus

Welcome to Hermanus Backpackers,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 bookyour 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
• Secure parking available at an extra cost (check availability)
• 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
• Kindly note we are a cashless establishment; therefore, we do not accept cash as payment

The hotel day starts from hour 14:00 and ends at 10:30.

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.

Standard Double Room with Shared Communal Bathrooms. Rooms with access to a shared bathroom. Linen and towels are provided. ;
Double Room with Private Bathroom. Room with private bathroom. Linen and towels are provided. ;
Family Room with Shared Communal Bathrooms. Room with double bed and bunk bed, access to a shared bathroom. Linen and towels are provided. ;
Family Room with Private Bathroom. Room with double bed and bunk bed and private bathroom. Linen and towels are provided. ;
Standard Twin Room with Shared Communal Bathrooms. Rooms with 2 single beds and access to a shared bathroom. Linen and towels are provided. ;
Dormitory Room – 7 beds (Mixed Gender) with Shared Communal Bathrooms. Single Beds (bunk bed style) in a 7-bed mixed gender dormitory room and access to a shared bathroom. Linen provided. No towels are provided (bring your own towel). ;
Family Room with Private Bathroom. The family room provides a tea and coffee maker and a sofa, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 5 beds.