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Our top choices for Africa hostels

A courtyard with a pool, outdoor seating, and a building with balconies.

1. Layla Hostel

Layla Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and clean and the staff are super nice, polite and helpful. Very much what you would expect from a hostel. Egyptian breakfast is delicious and every service is reasonably priced (like laundry etc). Great stay, i would stay again and recommend to others."
United Kingdom
Arkadiusz
The price is HK$346
HK$446 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Layla Hostel
A multi-story building with balconies and a ground-level storefront.

2. Heritage Hostel

Heritage Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (12 reviews)
"Convenient location, nice staffs, good facility"
Canada
Thi Anh Dao
The price is HK$105
HK$136 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Heritage Hostel
An open-air lounge with wooden pillars, colorful seating, and a thatched roof.

3. Jollyboys Backpackers

Jollyboys Backpackers
3.0 star property
Livingstone
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (213 reviews)
"Cheerful helpful staff created a welcoming environment from arrival to departure. Clean well kept room and grounds. Close to all amenities. One of the best backpackers I have stayed in."
United Kingdom
Geoffrey
The price is HK$249
HK$292 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Jollyboys Backpackers
A covered outdoor seating area with a striped blue and white couch, wooden tables, and potted plants.

4. Urban Hive Backpackers

Urban Hive Backpackers
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
7.6 out of 10, Good, (79 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Great, central location, great price. There is no airport shuttle."
Canada
Oleksiy
The price is HK$98
HK$225 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Urban Hive Backpackers
A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue throw blanket, a bedside lamp, and a view of the outside through a window with blue curtains.

5. 91 Loop - Hostel

91 Loop - Hostel
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (170 reviews)
"staff was friendly"
United States
fabrice
The price is HK$305
HK$351 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
91 Loop - Hostel
A modern interior with a brick wall, wooden tables, a leather sofa, and a TV mounted on the wall.

6. never at home Green Point

never at home Green Point
5.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (128 reviews)
"Fantastic staff, location, amenities, cleanliness and vibes. I would definitely stay again."
Canada
Zachary
The price is HK$655
HK$753 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
never at home Green Point
An outdoor patio area with a stone wall backdrop, a red sofa, two round tables, and a beige umbrella.

7. Hotel Marhaba Beb Bhar Tunis

Hotel Marhaba Beb Bhar Tunis
1.0 star property
Medina of Tunis
4.8 out of 10, (9 reviews)
"Well located but that's about it."
France
Patricio
The price is HK$165
HK$181 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hotel Marhaba Beb Bhar Tunis
A person lying on a bed with a laptop and a tray of food.

8. Rafiki Hostels - Dahab

Rafiki Hostels - Dahab
2.0 star property
Assala (Bedouin Village)
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (15 reviews)
"Great place to stay in Dahab. Good vibes."
United States
Jared
The price is HK$99
HK$237 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Rafiki Hostels - Dahab
A balcony with a dining table set with food and drinks, overlooking a city street with buildings and palm trees.

9. Holy Sheet Hostel

Holy Sheet Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (42 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Friendly staff and free breakfast."
United Kingdom
Sophia
The price is HK$244
HK$314 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Holy Sheet Hostel
A cozy living room with a sofa, a bookshelf, and a wall decorated with photos and notes.

10. Safary Hotel

Safary Hotel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
5.2 out of 10, (30 reviews)
"The rooms are unclean; the staff does not know what they are doing. On top of that, they are super rude. Whatever services they claim they provide, they provide none. If you are just looking for a bed indoors, book; otherwise, please avoid this property. Horrible experience."
United States
Souvik
The price is HK$41
HK$53 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Safary Hotel
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a large window with curtains.

11. Swisstay Downtown Cairo

Swisstay Downtown Cairo
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
7.6 out of 10, Good, (4 reviews)
"I love room clean. Love breakfast. Friendly staff"
United States
Krista
The price is HK$234
HK$302 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Swisstay Downtown Cairo
A hallway with a potted plant, a metal bench, and a white door.

12. Safary Hotel - Hostel

Safary Hotel - Hostel
1.5 star property
Downtown Cairo
6.4 out of 10, (15 reviews)
"C'était horrible le parterre était tellement sale que on peut pas enlever les chaussures"
France
Yacine
The price is HK$55
HK$71 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Safary Hotel - Hostel
A neatly made bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and bedside lamps.

13. Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel

Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
4.0 star property
Green Point
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (25 reviews)
"Great place i loved it "
United States
Lionel
The price is HK$640
HK$736 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Curiocity Cape Town - Hostel
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and an umbrella, surrounded by a wooden deck and a white building.

14. never@home Hermanus

never@home Hermanus
2.0 star property
Westcliff
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3 reviews)
"Very clean and neat, staff were very helpful and friendly. Everything needed was available and very well located. Thank you, will definitely be back!"
South Africa
Elzabe
The price is HK$442
HK$508 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
never@home Hermanus
A reception area with a reception desk, a sofa, and a wall with a wooden panel design.

15. Rotana Palace Suites

Rotana Palace Suites
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
6.0 out of 10, (6 reviews)
"Temizdi"
Turkey
Hakan
The price is HK$195
HK$251 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Rotana Palace Suites
A neatly made bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and a brown curtain.

16. Cecilia - Hostel

Cecilia - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (61 reviews)
"Great staff and location "
United States
Emad
The price is HK$89
HK$114 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov
Cecilia - Hostel
A patio area with wicker furniture, a pool, and lush greenery.

17. Natwange Backpackers

Natwange Backpackers
2.0 star property
Lusaka
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (51 reviews)
"Everything was good,from the rooms and the service"
Italy
Alessandro
The price is HK$264
HK$311 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Natwange Backpackers
A table set with various foods including bread, apples, bananas, and a bottle of juice, with a view of a building in the background.

18. Lucky Hostel

Lucky Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Cairo
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (17 reviews)
"The Hotel is situated in a newly renovated apartment, so extremely clean with new beds, bedding and spotless bathroom with a great shower. The fabulous breakfast was served in bed The only problem is that there’s no proper window, as it’s closed shut"
United Kingdom
Richard
The price is HK$160
HK$222 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Lucky Hostel
A person sitting on a bed with white bedding and orange pillows, in a room with a grey wall and a painting of a giraffe.

19. never at home Kloof Street

never at home Kloof Street
2.0 star property
Cape Town City Centre
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (40 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Wakwanza
The price is HK$532
HK$612 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Nov - 15 Nov
never at home Kloof Street
A courtyard with a red carpet, hanging light fixture, and a reception desk with a map display.

20. Hostel El Medina

Hostel El Medina
1.0 star property
Medina of Tunis
7.8 out of 10, Good, (41 reviews)
"In the middle of Tunis Media, you can find most warm and caring hotel here. Also you may meet many travellers from all over the world, then get to know each other easily. This is such a lovely place!"
Japan
Anonymous traveller
The price is HK$230
HK$251 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Hostel El Medina
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Top Africa Hotel Reviews

Palais Sebban

Palais Sebban

10/10 Excellent
"This is the 2nd time I’ve stayed and I’ve now tried 3 different rooms and all of them were delightful. This is my favorite lace up stay in Marrakech!"
Carrie 1-night trip
Posted 23 hours ago
Palais Sebban

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