This hostel (a tastefully converted 1950s Tuscan-style home) gets lots of good reports from travellers, including those travelling by themselves. Continental breakfasts are enjoyed in an attractive indoor-outdoor dining area. The quiet atmosphere is perfect for those looking for a bargain, but aren't interested in the hostel party scene. Friendly owner Elmar knows everything there is to know about life in Durban.
Gibela Backpackers Lodge
Durban
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Found southwest of the city centre, this museum features a private collection of Southern African tribal artefacts, displayed in Roberts House, a…
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At the heart of the beachfront along Durban's Golden Mile. Popular with sunbathers and beach-sports enthusiasts.
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This research institute is dedicated to studying sharks, specifically in relation to their danger to humans. There are audiovisual presentations and shark…
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Situated in Durban’s west, this is the biggest Hare Krishna temple in the southern hemisphere. The unusual building is designed in the shape of a lotus…
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The largest mosque in the southern hemisphere; call ahead for a guided tour.