Hermanus Backpackers

Welcome to Hermanus Backpackers, where 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 book all your 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

Hermanus Backpackers Policies and Conditions:

Cancellation policy: 14 day(s) before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

This property may pre-authorize your card before arrival.
Please send your CVV code with your booking reference to us to guarantee the reservation; Fail to send your CVV code within 24 hours after booking online, your booking will be cancelled directly. The online payment is non-refundable.

Check-in from 14:00 to 21:00 (Guests need to contact the property should they be arriving after 21:00)
Check-out before 10:00 AM

Payment upon arrival by credit and debit cards.
Children under the age of 16 are only permitted in a dormitory room under adult supervision of a family member and only if the family has booked the entire dormitory room to stay.
Taxes included.
Breakfast not included.

General:
Reception: 07:00 – 22:00
Secure parking available at an extra cost (check availability)
Each guest must present an original passport or ID upon arrival — no check-in without it
No curfew
No pets allowed
Children allowed: 5 to 16 years old.
Non smoking
Kindly note we are a cashless establishment; therefore, we do not accept cash as payment