Best Hostels in Wilderness
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Beach access
Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Wilderness hostel is approximately a 10-minute drive from Half Collared Kingfisher Trail and a short way from Tops at Spar.
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Leisure/ TV room
- Welcome drink
- Live entertainment
- Terrace
The Wilderness hostel is approximately a 10-minute drive from Half Collared Kingfisher Trail and a short way from Tops at Spar.
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Beach access
Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This hostel is located 2.6 km from a Wilderness Beach beach. There is Milkwood Village Shopping Centre 5 minutes' drive from the Wilderness hostel.
Wilderness National Park is 2.3 km from the property.
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
This hostel is located 2.6 km from a Wilderness Beach beach. There is Milkwood Village Shopping Centre 5 minutes' drive from the Wilderness hostel.
Wilderness National Park is 2.3 km from the property.
The Wild Farm Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Wilderness National Park can be reached 3.9 km from the hostel.
Also, the Wilderness hostel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Map Of Africa View Point.
A private bathroom comes with a separate toilet and a shower.
The Wild Farm Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
The Wild Farm Backpackers
Wilderness National Park can be reached 3.9 km from the hostel.
Also, the Wilderness hostel is approximately 10 minutes' drive from Map Of Africa View Point.
A private bathroom comes with a separate toilet and a shower.
Cheap Hostels in Wilderness
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Top location
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Beach access
Wilderness Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tennis court
- Terrace
The hostel is located 5 minutes' stroll from Pharoah Art Gallery and a 10-minute ride from the village Perdepoort Horse trails. There is Kingfisher Trail within 3 km of the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Wilderness National Park, which is 15 minutes away by car.
Wilderness Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Tennis court
- Terrace
Wilderness Backpackers
The hostel is located 5 minutes' stroll from Pharoah Art Gallery and a 10-minute ride from the village Perdepoort Horse trails. There is Kingfisher Trail within 3 km of the comfortable hostel.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Wilderness National Park, which is 15 minutes away by car.
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Best-rated
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Beach access
Nothando Backpackers Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
The Market Square Shopping Centre Plettenberg Bay welcomes shopping lovers 25 minutes' walk away, while St. Christopher Catholic Church is a stone's throw from the Plettenberg Bay hostel. Nothando Backpackers hostel is also a mere 1.9 km from Plett Market On Main.
Robberg Nature Reserve is around 500 metres away, and Goose Valley Golf Club, available to diversify your stay, is around 10 minutes away by car.
Nothando Backpackers Lodge
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Garden area
Nothando Backpackers Lodge
The Market Square Shopping Centre Plettenberg Bay welcomes shopping lovers 25 minutes' walk away, while St. Christopher Catholic Church is a stone's throw from the Plettenberg Bay hostel. Nothando Backpackers hostel is also a mere 1.9 km from Plett Market On Main.
Robberg Nature Reserve is around 500 metres away, and Goose Valley Golf Club, available to diversify your stay, is around 10 minutes away by car.
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Great deal
Island Vibe Knysna
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Staying at the hostel in Knysna, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Knysna Golf Club, which is approximately a 10-minute ride away. In addition, Margaret's Viewpoint can be found 2.6 km from the property.
The international gallery "Knysna Fine Art" is among the cultural highlights close to the 20-room Island Vibe Knysna hostel, situated only a 12-minute walk away.
Island Vibe Knysna
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Island Vibe Knysna
Staying at the hostel in Knysna, guests will also find entertainment venues in the vicinity, including Knysna Golf Club, which is approximately a 10-minute ride away. In addition, Margaret's Viewpoint can be found 2.6 km from the property.
The international gallery "Knysna Fine Art" is among the cultural highlights close to the 20-room Island Vibe Knysna hostel, situated only a 12-minute walk away.
Youth Hostels in Wilderness
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Beach access
Hostel Villa Nova
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
This comfortable hostel is merely 9 minutes on foot from a Madiba Beach beach. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the accommodation is 3.9 km from Diaz Water Park.
The 3-room Nova hostel offers access to Santos Beach Mosselbay, which is nearly a 10-minute stroll away.
Hostel Villa Nova
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
- Sun terrace
Hostel Villa Nova
This comfortable hostel is merely 9 minutes on foot from a Madiba Beach beach. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the accommodation is 3.9 km from Diaz Water Park.
The 3-room Nova hostel offers access to Santos Beach Mosselbay, which is nearly a 10-minute stroll away.
Oasis Shanti Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Located in a protected area of Oudtshoorn, this comfortable hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like St Jude's Anglican Church. In addition, Cango Wildlife Ranch can be found approximately a 10-minute drive from the Oudtshoorn hostel.
The large and interesting CP Nel Museum is in the vicinity of the accommodation.
There are 13 rooms in Oasis Shanti Backpackers hostel, some of them come with tea and coffee making equipment, as well as amenities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Oasis Shanti Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Outdoor swimming pool
Oasis Shanti Backpackers
Located in a protected area of Oudtshoorn, this comfortable hostel is within a few blocks of worship locations like St Jude's Anglican Church. In addition, Cango Wildlife Ranch can be found approximately a 10-minute drive from the Oudtshoorn hostel.
The large and interesting CP Nel Museum is in the vicinity of the accommodation.
There are 13 rooms in Oasis Shanti Backpackers hostel, some of them come with tea and coffee making equipment, as well as amenities like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
Garden Route Stay
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Located about a 25-minute walk from Kingswood Golf Estate, the comfortable hostel is 10 minutes by car from the cultural history George Museum. Outeniqua Family Market can be reached within 6 km of the hostel.
St Mark's Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is within 20 minutes' walk of this George accommodation.
This George hostel provides rooms with a seating area and a dining area and such comforts as an iron and ironing board.
Garden Route Stay
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Garden area
Garden Route Stay
Located about a 25-minute walk from Kingswood Golf Estate, the comfortable hostel is 10 minutes by car from the cultural history George Museum. Outeniqua Family Market can be reached within 6 km of the hostel.
St Mark's Cathedral, a prominent religious site, is within 20 minutes' walk of this George accommodation.
This George hostel provides rooms with a seating area and a dining area and such comforts as an iron and ironing board.
Hostels In Wilderness City Centre
The Joint Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Oudtshoorn hostel is 3.1 km from the large and interesting CP Nel Museum and 3.3 km from such cultural venues as Moooi Art Gallery. St Jude's Anglican Church, a nearby place of worship, is around 25 minutes on foot from this comfortable hostel.
In proximity to the 10-room The Joint Backpackers hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Safari Ostrich Show Farm, which is 4.7 km away.
The rooms at the accommodation come with a patio and a terrace and offer views of the mountain.
The Joint Backpackers
- Shared kitchen
- Free parking
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
The Joint Backpackers
The Oudtshoorn hostel is 3.1 km from the large and interesting CP Nel Museum and 3.3 km from such cultural venues as Moooi Art Gallery. St Jude's Anglican Church, a nearby place of worship, is around 25 minutes on foot from this comfortable hostel.
In proximity to the 10-room The Joint Backpackers hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Safari Ostrich Show Farm, which is 4.7 km away.
The rooms at the accommodation come with a patio and a terrace and offer views of the mountain.
Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Terrace
The hostel is located within a 300-metre distance of Lookout Art Gallery and 2.7 km from Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve. The comfortable hostel enjoys location within 15 minutes' walk of Central Beach.
Robberg Nature Reserve can also be found around 500 metres away.
Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Terrace
Amakaya Backpackers Travellers Accommodation
The hostel is located within a 300-metre distance of Lookout Art Gallery and 2.7 km from Plettenberg Bay Game Reserve. The comfortable hostel enjoys location within 15 minutes' walk of Central Beach.
Robberg Nature Reserve can also be found around 500 metres away.
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Beach access
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
In addition, Sedgefield Beach can be found fairly close to the hostel.
This hostel enjoys a convenient location just 1.3 km from Sedgefield Lagoon.
The property boasts 11 rooms, all of which have a balcony, as well as views of the ocean.
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas
In addition, Sedgefield Beach can be found fairly close to the hostel.
This hostel enjoys a convenient location just 1.3 km from Sedgefield Lagoon.
The property boasts 11 rooms, all of which have a balcony, as well as views of the ocean.
Hostels in Wilderness with Car Parking
Beds Inn George
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Vending machines
Offering a prime location 2.8 km from the railway gallery "Outeniqua Transport Museum", this George hostel is nestled in the George Central district of George. You can visit sacred sites such as St Mark's Cathedral, found within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel.
The 27-room Beds Inn George hostel offers access to Moedergemeente Church, which is just 500 metres away.
Beds Inn George
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Vending machines
Beds Inn George
Offering a prime location 2.8 km from the railway gallery "Outeniqua Transport Museum", this George hostel is nestled in the George Central district of George. You can visit sacred sites such as St Mark's Cathedral, found within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel.
The 27-room Beds Inn George hostel offers access to Moedergemeente Church, which is just 500 metres away.
Forest Gate Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
The hostel is located around 10 minutes by car from Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary Animal Park.
Radical Raptors is within 7 km of this Plettenberg Bay hostel.
Forest Gate Backpackers hostel provides rooms with a balcony and a dining area and such comforts as an ironing set.
Forest Gate Backpackers
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Laundry
- Live entertainment
- Outdoor swimming pool
Forest Gate Backpackers
The hostel is located around 10 minutes by car from Garden Route Wolf Sanctuary Animal Park.
Radical Raptors is within 7 km of this Plettenberg Bay hostel.
Forest Gate Backpackers hostel provides rooms with a balcony and a dining area and such comforts as an ironing set.
Karoo Soul
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
This Oudtshoorn hostel is merely 1.9 km from the large and interesting CP Nel Museum and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as Arbeidsgenot Museum. In addition, Ateljee Thijs Nel Gallery can be found within reach of the hostel.
In proximity to Karoo Soul hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Cango Wildlife Ranch, which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away.
The rooms at the Oudtshoorn accommodation come with a kitchenette and offer views of the garden.
Karoo Soul
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Security
- Laundry
- Golf course
- Outdoor swimming pool
Karoo Soul
This Oudtshoorn hostel is merely 1.9 km from the large and interesting CP Nel Museum and 2.2 km from such cultural venues as Arbeidsgenot Museum. In addition, Ateljee Thijs Nel Gallery can be found within reach of the hostel.
In proximity to Karoo Soul hostel, guests will find natural sights, such as Cango Wildlife Ranch, which is nearly 10 minutes' drive away.
The rooms at the Oudtshoorn accommodation come with a kitchenette and offer views of the garden.
Hostels in Wilderness with Private Rooms
Bay Vista Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Terrace
This Mossel Bay hostel is approximately 10 minutes' walk from a Madiba Beach beach. Methodist Church can be reached near the hostel.
The property boasts a convenient location just 650 metres from The Dias Maritime Museum.
The 10-room Bay Vista hostel also provides private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
Bay Vista Guesthouse
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Flat-screen TV
- Golf course
- Terrace
Bay Vista Guesthouse
This Mossel Bay hostel is approximately 10 minutes' walk from a Madiba Beach beach. Methodist Church can be reached near the hostel.
The property boasts a convenient location just 650 metres from The Dias Maritime Museum.
The 10-room Bay Vista hostel also provides private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Wilderness, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge |
8.4 / 10 (350 Reviews) |
From 43$ | |
| Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge |
7.9 / 10 (259 Reviews) |
From 36$ | |
| The Wild Farm Backpackers |
7.5 / 10 (440 Reviews) |
From 34$ | |
| Wilderness Backpackers |
8.0 / 10 (33 Reviews) |
From 56$ | |
| Nothando Backpackers Lodge |
9.1 / 10 (522 Reviews) |
From 49$ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which wilderness hostels near Knysna are ideal for central location?
Island Vibe Knysna and Oasis Shanti Backpackers are located near the city center. They offer quick access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions.
For the best experience, visit local markets on Saturday mornings, where you can enjoy fresh foods and handmade crafts.
What wilderness hostels are best for budget travelers?
The Wild Farm Backpackers and Amakaya Backpackers offer affordable prices starting from $33. These hostels provide a comfortable stay without breaking the bank.
Consider booking a dormitory-style room; it's usually cheaper and great for meeting fellow travelers.
Which wilderness hostels are close to the beach?
Pili Pili Beach Cabanas and Wilderness Beach House Backpackers Lodge are both near the beach. You can enjoy beautiful views and fun beach activities.
Visit the beach in the early morning for the best sunrise views and mild temperatures.
Which hostels near Knysna offer unique local experiences?
Karoo Soul and Nothando Backpackers Lodge provide cultural activities like local craft workshops. You can learn about the area's rich history and culture.
Check if your hostel offers a guided tour of the local community; it's a fantastic way to meet residents.
What wilderness hostels offer family accommodations?
The Joint Backpackers and Wilderness Backpackers are great options for families. They offer spacious rooms and family-friendly environments.
Plan your stay around school holidays; many families visit this time, and you might find fun activities for kids.
Which wilderness hostels provide breakfast?
Fairy Knowe Backpackers Lodge and Bay Vista Guesthouse serve breakfast to guests. Enjoy fresh meals to start your day.
Ask about breakfast hours when you check in; you might want to set an early alarm to enjoy a full meal before exploring.
Which wilderness hostels have good views of nature?
Forest Gate Backpackers and Garden Route Stay both boast stunning views. You can relax and soak in the beautiful natural surroundings.
Request a room with a balcony to maximize your view of the sunset or sunrise; it's an unforgettable experience.
How can I find local events during my stay?
Explore local community boards at hostels or check nearby cafes for flyers. Many events are announced last minute, so keep an eye out.
Visit the Knysna Waterfront mid-week; they often host special events with live music and food stalls.
What unique outdoor activities are available in Wilderness?
Kayaking, hiking, and bird watching are popular in Wilderness National Park. These activities allow you to fully enjoy the stunning nature.
For the best kayaking experience, start early in the morning to avoid afternoon winds and crowds.
What is the best time to visit Wilderness for moderate weather?
Visit during the spring or fall. These seasons often offer mild temperatures and fewer tourists, allowing for a relaxed experience.
Book accommodations in advance for April or September; these months feature beautiful blooms and are less crowded.