Durban
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How much do hostels in Durban cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Durban, South Africa range from $14 to $21/night over the next 3 months. HostelHound compares 5 hostels.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14.
At $14/night and up, Durban is a mid-range hostel destination in South Africa.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 3 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-12T23:43:01.411Z.
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Local knowledge for Durban
Where to stay
Most budget hostels sit in the North Beach and Point areas, close to the Golden Mile beachfront and uShaka Marine World. Glenwood, about 3km inland off Berea Road, is the student neighborhood with cheaper rooms and better-priced food than anything near the beach.
Getting around
- The People Mover bus connects the beachfront to the CBD and Victoria Street Market for under R15 each way. Use it for daytime trips instead of metered taxis.
- At Victoria Street Market, walk past the entrance stalls before buying anything. Spice and textile prices drop once you get deeper inside, away from the tourist-facing front section.
- The Golden Mile beachfront is fine during the day but not safe to walk at night. Budget an Uber for evening moves between the beach strip and Florida Road in Morningside.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest from May through August when domestic travel is slow. December through January and early July around the Durban July horse race at Greyville Racecourse fill beds fast, so book those windows well in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Durban cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14. Dorm beds currently range from $14 to $21/night across the next 3 months of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Durban?
HostelHound currently tracks 5 hostels in Durban, South Africa.
Is Durban affordable compared to other hostel cities in South Africa?
Durban is a mid-range hostel destination in South Africa, with dorm prices starting from $14/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Durban?
Most budget hostels sit in the North Beach and Point areas, close to the Golden Mile beachfront and uShaka Marine World. Glenwood, about 3km inland off Berea Road, is the student neighborhood with cheaper rooms and better-priced food than anything near the beach.
What is the best time of year to visit Durban?
Hostels are cheapest from May through August when domestic travel is slow. December through January and early July around the Durban July horse race at Greyville Racecourse fill beds fast, so book those windows well in advance.